Naples, Italy - July 15 - The USA Men's National Team earned silver at the 2019 World University following an 18-7 loss to Italy in the championship match. The loss halted Team USA's undefeated run in Italy after going 6-0 in previous action. Tyler Abramson, Jake Cavano and Quinn Woodhead all scored two goals in the final match which featured Team USA's best finish since winning gold in 1993. It also marked a return to the podium for the first time since 2015 when UCLA (playing as Team USA) earned bronze. 

Italy was strong from the very beginning opening up a 4-1 lead after the first quarter. Team USA battled back in the second quarter as Tommy Gruwell made it 4-3 midway through the period. Team USA would get no closer as Italy went in front 7-3 by halftime. In the second half they poured on the offense with three goals in the third quarter and then eight goals in the fourth quarter. Team USA couldn't get back in range to attempt a rally and Italy went on to take the 18-7 victory. 

The match streamed live at FISU.TV and is available on-demand for replay. 

Scoring
USA 7 (1, 2, 1, 3) T. Abramson 2, J. Cavano 2, Q. Woodhead 2, T. Gruwell 1
ITA 18 (4, 3, 3, 8) E. Campopiano 4, G. Cannella 3, M. Guidi 2, E. Novara 2, F. Panerai 2, M. Del Basso 1, L. Bruni 1, U. Esposito 1