The U.S. Men's National Team cruised past Bulgaria (25-19, 22-25, 25-19, 25-20) on Saturday for its second consecutive win to begin the first round of VNL pool play in Ningbo, China.

The Americans took the ace advantage over Bulgaria 9-3 and improved its serving as the match went along.

.@TaylorSander15 ?? hits the floor on second day of men’s #VNL round in Ningbo () leaving Bulgaria ?? on freeze ⛄#VNL #Volleyball #BePartOfTheGame pic.twitter.com/CExI3ms14k

— Volleyball World (@FIVBVolleyball) May 26, 2018

Taylor Sander and Thomas Jaeschke combined to lead the United States with 35 points (29 kills, two blocks and four aces). 

Team USA will aim for a 3-0 start tomorrow at 6:30 AM (CT)—despite playing without Matt Anderson, Aaron Russell and Micah Christenson, who have been delayed in joining the group by late finishes to their respective club seasons.