Kiera Van Ryk of Surrey, B.C., had a game-high 27 points as Canada defeated China 3-1 in womenB次元官网网址檚 Volleyball Nations League on Friday.

Canada, ranked 11th in the world, won the opening set 25-22 before No. 6 China took the second set 25-20.

Canada responded by winning the third set 25-23 and finished China off with a 25-22 fourth-set victory.

Canadian captain Alexa Gray of Calgary added 21 points. CanadaB次元官网网址檚 women are still vying for a place at this summerB次元官网网址檚 Olympic Games in Paris.

Seven womenB次元官网网址檚 teams have already qualified.

The remaining five spots will go to the top five not-yet-qualified teams in the FIVB rankings at of the end of the Nations LeagueB次元官网网址檚 preliminary phase.

Canada opened with a four-set loss to host Brazil on Tuesday night before rebounding with a 3-0 win over the Dominican Republic on Thursday.

The teamB次元官网网址檚 next match is Saturday against Thailand.

The Canadian Press