Women’s Volleyball: USA vs. South Korea

Team USA’s Destinee Hooker reacts after scoring a point against South Korea during a women’s volleyball semifinal match. The U.S. defeated the Koreans in straight sets to earn a spot in the gold-medal match. (Chris O’Meara / Associated Press)

Aug. 9, 2012 10:29 AM PT

The United States women’s indoor volleyball team defeated South Korea in straight sets to advance to the gold-medal match.

Nicole Davis, right, and Jordan Larson of the U.S. go after a serve. (Elsa / Getty Images)

Team USA’s Jordan Larson pushes the ball at South Korea’s Kim Hee-Jin (No. 19) and Yang Hyo-Jin. (Chris O’Meara / Associated Press)

Destinee Hooker, sporting a stars and stripes manicure, prepares to serve against Korea. (Elsa / Getty Images)

South Korea’s Kim Yeon-Koung spikes past Christa Harmotto, right, and Logan Tom of the U.S. (Manan Vatsyayana / AFP/Getty Images)

Team USA celebrates after defeating South Korea 3-0. (Manan Vatsyayana / AFP/Getty Images)

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Women’s Volleyball: USA vs. South Korea

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