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Hooker paces U.S. in 3-1 win against South Korea
Foluke Akinradewo #16 of United States celebrates a point in the second set against Korea during Women's Volleyball on Day 1 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Earls Court on July 28, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Posted: 07/28/2012
- By: Anne M. Peterson
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By: Associated Press
LONDON - Destinee Hooker had 21 points and the United States held off late-charging South Korea 3-1 in their opening match at the London Olympics.
At one point the fans at Earls Court chanted "Des-tin-ee! Des-tin-ee!" as she dominated the 25-19, 25-17, 20-25, 25-21 victory.
The United States, which won the silver medal in Beijing and is currently ranked No. 1 in the world, jumped out to a 17-11 lead in the first set after one of Hooker's seemingly effortless spikes, and the tone of the match appeared set.
Kim Yeon-koung had 29 points for South Korea, which rallied in the third set but ultimately fell short.
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