Canadian men dig deep to defeat U.S. in 4 sets in Volleyball Nations League action in Ottawa

Canada's national men's volleyball team dug deep Saturday to beat the United States 3-1 in Volleyball Nations League action at Ottawa's TD Place on Saturday.

Canada, which has already qualified for the Paris Olympics, beat the Americans 25-16, 19-25, 26-24 and 28-26 to win the best-of-five at TD Place.

Canada improves to 2-1 in the second round of VNL, having beating Cuba 3-1 on Tuesday and dropping a 3-1 decision to Argentina on Thursday.

Canada led Saturday's match in attacks (56-49), service aces (8-5) and digs (64-57). Both teams had 29 unforced errors and the U.S. led in blocks (8-5).

Outside hitter Stephen Maar was Canada's top scorer with 24 points, while middle blocker Pearson Eshenko added 10.

Outside hitter Thomas Jaeschke led the U.S. with 17 points.