Within the Olympic debut for Chase Budinger and Miles Evans, the U.S. duo steamrolled the French staff of Youssef Krou and Arnaud Gauthier-Rat, in straight units. The U.S. dominated, 21-14, 21-11, to win its opening match of the Olympic seashore volleyball event.

FULL RESULTS

Budinger and Evans trounced their French competitors within the first set, leaping out to a 10-4 lead within the Paris solar. Krou and Gauthier-Rat pulled to inside 5 at 18-13, however the U.S. squad proved far too sturdy. Budinger and Evans flashed supreme chemistry and effectivity and held on for a first-set victory, 21-14. In that set, Evans posted 8 assault factors and 6 profitable digs to energy the pair.

Within the second set, the French regarded a lot sharper to begin, remaining inside two factors early on. However Budinger and Evans unleashed a 4-0 run to tug again forward, 12-6. From there, momentum caught with the Individuals, and Budinger turned up his protection with a slew of blocks down the house stretch. Confronted with match level, Budinger racked up his fourth block, exhibiting off his 6-foot-7 body and NBA-level hops, to seal a 21-11 win within the second set and a clear sweep victory.