by The U.S. Women’s National Team won its third straight match in as many days on Tuesday, defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-21, 25-9, 25-13) at the NORCECA Pan Am Cup Final Six in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The U.S. (3-0) is scheduled to face Cuba (1-1) on Wednesday at 2 p.m. PT. However, Tropical Storm Franklin is currently affecting the Dominican Republic and Tuesday’s matches have been suspended. It’s unclear what the new schedule will be.
“We played with the fundamentals, and tactically everything went well,” U.S. Head Coach Brad Rostratter said. “Mexico also played well. They battled with everything they had but this is just one game. I hope they continue to improve.”
The U.S. Women played outstanding in all aspects of the match, leading Mexico in kills (40-32), blocks (8-0) and aces (11-3). Setter Sydney Hilley paced the team to am outstanding .552 hitting percentage.
Opposite Taylor Mims and outside hitter Logan Eggleston led with 15 points each. Mims had 11 kills, one block and three aces; and Eggleston had 10 kills, two blocks and three aces. Outside hitter Brooke Nuneviller scored 11 points on 10 kills and an ace.
Middle blocker Danielle Hart collected three kills, a team-leading four blocks and one ace for eight points. Middle Kayla Haneline scored seven points on five kills and two aces. Hilley had three points (one kill, one block, one ace) to go with her outstanding setting. Libero Kendall White had 10 digs and five excellent receptions.
Teams from Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Puerto Rico are competing.
