Smith, Thornton propel
Team USA into semifinal
Smith, a 6-foot-7 middle blocker, produced nine points, collecting five kills, two blocks and two service aces.
Thornton, a setter, came off the bench to play in four games and triggered the offense in the fifth game, the second time in the tournament his setting helped Team USA prevail in the deciding game.
Former UCI All-American Jayson Jablonsky saw action in two games for the Americans, who play Turkey in today's semifinals.
Canada will face Italy in the other semifinal.
The championship match is scheduled Saturday at Thammasat University. The third-place match will also be held Saturday.
