September 3rd. 2026
Costa Rica Wins Five-Set Battle Against Nicaragua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 3, 2026.- Costa Rica earned its first victory at the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, outlasting host Nicaragua 3-2 (26-24, 25-22, 23-25, 25-27, 15-11) in a thrilling five-set battle. Blocking proved decisive for Costa Rica, which recorded an impressive 22 blocks compared to Nicaragua’s 10. The hosts held the advantage in attacks 59-46 and serves 10-4, while Nicaragua committed 42 errors compared to Costa Rica’s 30. Costa Rica took a 2-0 lead after winning a tight opening set 26-24 and rallying from a six-point deficit (5-11) in the second to win 25-22. Nicaragua responded by taking the next two sets 25-23 and 27-25. More  Español

September 3rd. 2026
Mexico Defeats Canada to Stay in Contention for the Final

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 3, 2026.- Mexico earned an important 3-1 (25-23, 25-14, 14-25, 25-19) victory over Canada to improve its record to 2-1 and remain in contention for one of the top two spots that advance to the championship match of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. Mexico took control of the match in the first two sets, applying pressure from the service line and showing efficiency in attack. In the opening set, Mexico built a 20-13 lead before holding off Canada’s comeback to win 25-23, and in the second, quickly stretched its advantage to 21-11 on the way to a 25-14 win. Canada responded in the third set with adjustments to its lineup and a stronger presence in blocking and serving.  More  Español

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