China bumps Canada 3-1 in women's Volleyball Nations League
China, which entered Friday's best-of-five match in seventh place, edged the 16th-place Canadians 25-22, 25-15, 22-25 and 25-23 at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas.
Outside hitter Abagayle Guezen and opposite spiker Anna Smrek were Canada's top scorers with 14 points each, while Yushan Zhuan led China with 21.
China led in attacks (59-51), ace serves (7-3), sets (130-126) and digs (97-96).
Canada made four fewer unforced errors (27-23) and had more blocks (8-4).
Canada will play the host United States on Saturday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2025.
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