NORCECA Women’s Pan-Am Cup: Puerto Rico & Colombia Keep Top 5 Finish Hopes Alive
Puerto Rico had a sizable advantage in block and serve in downing Peru as they will meet Colombia for a top five finish.
NORCECA Women’s Pan American Cup: USA & D.R. Advance to the Semis
Aiyana Abukusomo-Whitney’s 20 points spearheaded the American effort as they move on to the semifinals.
USA Sweeps Puerto Rico for Pan Am Cup Pool B Title, Cuba Wins 3-0
Cuba carried the momentum from Monday’s five-set win over the United States to a sweep of Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Americans bounced back with a sweep of Group B leader Puerto Rico to claim the pool title with 11 points.
Puerto Rico, Cuba Hang On for Five-Set Wins in Pan Am Cup Pool B
Five setters were the story of the day in Pool B on Monday as both Trinidad & Tobago and the United States rallied to force tiebreak sets, but neither could finish the comeback, falling to Puerto Rico and Cuba respectively.
USA Follow Lee, Abukusumo-Whitney to Win over T&T, Puerto Rico Sweeps
After stumbling in the opening set, the United States recovered to top Trinidad and Tobago in four sets to open Pool B action at the Pan American Cup. In the late game, Puerto Rico made quick work of Cuba in Set 1, before fighting to hold on for the sweep.
Canada’s Alexa Gray Named MVP of NORCECA Women’s Group B Qualifier
Canada’s Alexa Gray was named MVP of the qualifier, notching a group best 35 points, followed by Marie-Alex Belanger (34).
Canada Women Sweep Cuba for Gold at NORCECA Group B Qualifier
Canada earned the top qualifying spot at the NORCECA Group B tournament on Saturday, besting Cuba 3-0 for the gold medal, although both teams are through to the 2018 World Championships.
