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Jordan Thompson racked up a whopping 34 points and led Team USA to victory over number one ranked China.

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TOKYO, Japan — Two of the world’s most elite women's volleyball teams faced off on Tuesday in the Tokyo Olympics, and the United States pulled off a stunning win over China in straight sets.

Jordan Thompson racked up a whopping 34 points. It was the most score of any athlete, male or female, in a match at the 2020 Olympics so far.

The win helped Team USA improve to 2-0. Meanwhile, China has fallen to 0-2.

This is a developing story. Stay with 12 News for the latest updates from the Tokyo Olympics.

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United States' Jordan Thompson, left, and United States' Justine Wong-Orantes celebrate winning a point during the women's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between China and United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Have a game, Jordan Thompson! @jtomm19 scores 34...yes, 34 (!) as USA 🇺🇸 defeats China in three sets in one of the most anticipated match-ups of the tournament! USA wins 29-27, 25-22, 25-21. #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/ZxjtIkz784
— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) July 27, 2021

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