Recap

Canadian men conclude Volleyball Nations League play on positive note

Graham Vigrass had 18 points to lead Canada in a 3-0 win over Japan on Sunday in its final Volleyball Nations League match in Jiangmen, China. The Canadians failed to advance to the final round by finishing outside the top six.

Graham Vigrass leads attack with 18 points, Nick Hoag adds 11 in 3-0 win over Japan

Canada finished Volleyball Nations League play on Sunday, defeating Japan 3-0 in Jiangmen, China. With a 8-7 record, the Canadian men failed to advance to the final round by finishing outside the top six. (Submitted by Volleyball Canada)

Graham Vigrass had 18 points to lead Canada in a 3-0 win over Japan on Sunday in its final Volleyball Nations League match in Jiangmen, China.

Nick Hoag added 11 points for Canada, which won the three sets 25-23, 25-20, 25-22.

Stephen Maar tacked on three points, making him Canada's leading scorer for the tournament with 165 points.

Issei Otake led Japan with 13 points and Masahiro Yanagida had 11.

Canada put up an 8-7 record at the tournament, failing to advance to the final round by finishing outside the top six.

Poland took the final spot in the field with a 3-0 win over Australia in Melbourne.