USA BOOKS Q'FINALS BERTH

WORLD #4 USA advanced to its fifth straight quarterfinals appearance after eliminating World #6 Slovenia in their Round of 16 match at the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in Pasay City.

Opposite Gabriel Garcia topscored with 24 points, built on 15 attacks, four blocks and six aces for the Americans who last won their last and only title in 1986.

Riding the momentum, the Americans stayed well in control of the third set.