July 20, 2012

USA win the gold in dramatic fashion

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 20, 2012 – USA bounced back from a 0-2 deficit to win the gold medal of the XI Women’s Pan American Cup following a dramatic five-set victory (28-30, 18-25, 25-22, 25-21, 15-11) over Brazil on Friday in front of a full house at Colegio de Bachilleres Gymnasium of Juarez. It is the second title for USA team in the history of the competition with the previous one in 2003 at Saltillo, Mexico. For the three-time champions Brazil the silver medal was their third. More  Español

July 20, 2012

USA’s Kristin Richards wins MVP Honors

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 20, 2012 – Kristin Richards of USA was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the XI Women’s Pan American Cup following her spectacular performance in the gold medal match when she scored 35 points to lead the victory over Brazil. Richards also took home the trophy as the best scorer of the event with a total of 128 points in seven matches for an average of 18.28 per game. Dominican Republic’s Brenda Castillo was the most awarded player during the closing ceremony as she earned the titles as best receiver, best digger and best libero. More  Español

July 20, 2012

Cuba outduel Dominican Republic for the bronze

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 20, 2012 – Cuba outdueled Dominican Republic in five thrilling sets (25-21, 28-26, 23-25, 18-25, 15-12) to claim the bronze medal of the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup on Friday. It is the second bronze for Cuba and sixth overall (four gold medals) in the history of the competition while Dominican Republic was left out of the podium for the first time. Wilma Salas topped Cuba with 23 points while Rosanna Giel and Yoana Palacios.  More  Español

July 20, 2012

Argentina beat Puerto Rico, win fifth place 

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 20, 2012 - Argentina defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets (25-20, 25-20, 25-17) to claim fifth place at XI Women’s Pan Am Cup. Lucia Fresco had another match-high day with 20 points, followed by captain Emilce Sosa who converted 13. For Puerto Rico, Stephanie Enright and Daly Santana scored 10 apiece. Both teams were already qualified to the FIVB World Grand Prix and this match was also the farewell of Puerto Rico’s captain Jetzabel del Valle.  More  Español

July 20, 2012

Peru defeat Canada to finish seventh

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 20, 2012 — Peru finished in seventh place after beating Canada 3-0 (25-19, 30-28, 25-21) in the classification round at the XI Women’s Pan Am Cup. Carla Rueda scored a total of 16 points (3 aces) while Clarivett Yllescas finished with 12 and Mirtha Uribe with 10 for Peru. Sarah Pavan was the leading scorer for Canada with 19. More  Español

July 19, 2012

USA advance to collision with Brazil

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 19, 2012 – USA sealed a spot in the gold medal match of the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by defeating Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-20, 26-24, 24-26, 25-16) on Thursday. USA’s Nancy Metcalf and Kristin Richards totaled 25 and 20 points while Jennifer Tamas and Lauren Gibbemeyer chipped in with 10 apiece.  More  Español

July 19, 2012

Costa Rica edge TTO for ninth place

 CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 19, 2012 – Costa Rica defeated Trinidad & Tobago in five sets (25-19, 21-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-6) to finish in ninth place at XI Women’s Pan American Cup. Costa Rica’s Verania Willis recorded 14 and Karen Cope 13, while Angela Willis and Paola Ramirez concluded with 10 apiece. Krystle Esdelle and Kelly Ann Billingy each scored 16 points. More  Español

July 19, 2012

Puerto Rico down Peru, reach FIVB WGP

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico July 19, 2012 — Puerto Rico defeated Peru 3-1 (24-26, 25-15, 25-18, 25-21) at the XI Women’s Pan American Cup and clinched a berth in the FIVB Grand Prix. Yarimar Rosa tallied 20 points while Amanda Vazquez and Jetzabel del Valle registered 15 apiece. Stephanie Enright finished with 13 and Daly Santana with 10 for Puerto Rico. More  Español

July 19, 2012

Brazil to play for the gold medal

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 19, 2012 - Defending champions Brazil defeated Cuba in four sets (27-25, 25-18, 19-25, 25-17) to advance to the gold medal match of the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. The South Americans held the advantage in blocks (12-7) and aces (6-3). Gabriela Braga was Brazil’s leading scorer with 14 points followed by Priscila Dairot, Andressa Picussa and Joyce Silva who collected 11 points. More  Español

July 19, 2012

Lucia Fresco leads Argentina in victory over Canada

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 19, 2012 — Lucia Fresco scored 27 points Argentina (including 2 aces) and captain Emilce Sosa registered 12 in the  3-1 (23-25, 25-14, 26-24, 25-14) victory of Argentina over Canada in the classification round at the XI Women’s Pan Am Cup. Shanice Marcelle scored 15 for the Canadian team while Sarah and Rebecca Pavan finished with 14 and 10, respectively. More  Español

July 18, 2012

Colombia earn first victory, Mexico finish winless

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 18, 2012 — Colombia defeated Mexico in five sets (25-23, 21-25, 25-16, 21-25, 15-13) at the XI Women’s Pan American Cup. The loss meant the home side finished winless in the tournament. Colombia’s Maria Martinez (5 aces), Diana Arrechea and Melissa Rangel were. More  Español

July 18, 2012
Del Valle tops Puerto Rican victory over TTO

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 18, 2012 — Puerto Rican captain Jetzabel del Valle recorded a match-high 23 points in a 3-1 (25-27, 25-11, 25-19, 25-17) victory against Trinidad & Tobago in the classification round at the XI Women’s Pan Am Cup. Del Valle was followed by Yarimar Rosa (15 points). More  Español

Dominican Republic reach semifinals

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 18, 2012 – Dominican Republic reached the semifinals of the XI Women’s Pan American Cup following a straight-set (25-16, 25-17, 25-20) victory over Peru. Annerys Vargas’ 16 points topped the Dominican side while Bethania De la Cruz, Lisvel Eve and Prisilla Rivera. More  Español

July 18, 2012

Cuba join semifinal round

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 18, 2012 – Cuba cruised to a straight-set (25-18, 25-13, 25-20) over Argentina on Wednesday advancing to a semifinal clash with defending champions Brazil in the XI Women’s Pan American Cup. Yanelis Santos was Cuba’s top scorer with 19 points, including 5 aces and 4 blocks. Gyselle Silva, Rosanna Giel and Wilma Salas followed. More  Español

July 18, 2012

Pavan sisters carry Canada to victory

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 18, 2012 - Sarah and Rebeca Pavan scored 18 and 11 points respectively to lead Canada to a five-set (25-22, 18-25, 25-16, 13-25, 15-13) over Costa Rica in the Classification Round of the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan Am Cup. Verania Willis and Karen Cope finished with 16 apiece for Costa Rica, while Angela Willis. More Español

July 16, 2012

Brazil finish first round with perfect record

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 16, 2012 - Brazil finished with a perfect 5-0 record in Pool B of the preliminary round of the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup following the 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-21) victory over Mexico who concluded with 0-5 mark. Brazil led 8-6 in blocks and 7-1 in aces. Natasha Farinea and Priscila Dairot each had 9 points for Brazil while Gabriela. More  Español

July 16, 2012

Fresco and Pinedo carry Argentina over Costa Rica

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 16 2012 - Lucia Fresco and Georgina Pinedo recorded a match high of 10 points apiece for Argentina in the 3-0 win over Costa Rica (25-14, 25-22, 25-8) that lasted 1 hour and 8 minutes at the UACJ Gym. Tatiana Rizzo converted four services for Argentina. More  Español

July 16, 2012

USA win Pool A with comeback victory

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 16, 2012 – USA came back from two sets down to defeat Dominican Republic 3-2 (24-26, 24-26, 25-15, 25-22, 15-12) and clinch a berth in the semifinals of the XI Women’s Pan American Cup as winners of Pool A. USA and Cuba finished tied with 18 points and 4-1 win-loss record but USA team had a better points-ratio (1.227 to 1.119). More  Español

July 16, 2012

Peru outclass Trinidad & Tobago

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 16 2012 - Carla Rueda scored 13 points and Clarivett Yllescas registered 10 in the 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-12) victory over Trinidad & Tobago at the XI Women’s Pan Am Cup. After a five sets match against Costa Rica the night before, the Trinidadians Kelly- Anne Billingy and Rheeza Grant finished with eight points each only. “We played against a very tall and strong team with a good physical talent. More  Español

July 16, 2012

Puerto Rico score victory over Colombia 

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 16, 2012 - Puerto Rico got their second victory at XI Women’s Pan Am Cup after defeating Colombia in straight sets (25-22, 22-15, 22-20). Stephanie Enright recorded 19 points (4 aces) and Yarimar Rosa 11 for Puerto Rico, while Maria Martinez and Melissa Rangel finished with 10 apiece for Colombia that showed a good block with Martinez. More  Español

July 16, 2012

Canada pull big surprise against Cuba

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 16, 2012 – Canada snapped the four-game winning streak of Cuba by scoring a surprising five-set (25-23, 25-23, 17-25, 22-25, 15-7) victory on Monday. The Canadians held a 19-6 advantage in blocks en route to their second victory against three losses. Cuba dropped to 4-1. Sarah Pavan led the winners with 23 points. More  Español

July 15, 2012

Cuba claim dramatic victory over Dominican Republic

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 15 2012 — Cuba recovered from a 0-2 deficit to overcome Dominican Republic in five sets (17-25, 18-25, 25-8, 25-21, 15-13). After two dominating sets by the Dominicans, Cuba mounted a reaction in the third and fourth before prevailing in a dramatic seesaw tie-breaker. Wilma Salas recorded a match-high 23 points. More  Español

July 15, 2012

Costa Rica score comeback victory over Trinidad and Tobago

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Mexico, July 15 2012 - Costa Rica overcame a 1-2 deficit to beat Trinidad and Tobago in five sets  (25-22, 24-26, 19-25, 26-24, 15-12) at the XI Women’s Pan American Cup. Costa Rica’s Verania Willis scored 26 followed by Angela Willis with 15. Paola Ramírez registered 13 and Karen Cope 10.  More  Español

July 15, 2012

Peru impress with serve and blocking against Mexico

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 15, 2012 – Peru swept Mexico (25-18, 25-19, 25-14) to improve to a 3-1 record in Pool B while the home team remained winless in four outings at the XI Women’s Pan American Cup. En route to the victory, the Peruvians established a huge margin both in blocks (11-4).

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July 15, 2012

Brazil defeat Argentina, improve to 4-0

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 15, 2012 – Brazil prevailed against a relentless Argentina 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 27-25) to remain undefeated in four outings in Pool B of the XI Women’s Pan American Cup on Sunday. Argentina evened their record at 2-2. Natasha Farinea and Gabriela Braga each recorded 12 points to share the lead of the balanced Brazilian offense. More  Español

July 15, 2012

USA win despite big Colombia effort

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 15 2012 - United States defeated Colombia 3-1 (25-27, 25-21, 25-13, 25-17) despite a surprise in the first set by the South American team at the XI Women’s Pan American Cup.  Lauren Gibbemeyer scored 22 points, 11 by blocking, while Kristin Richards finished with 12 for USA.   Diana Arrechea led the Colombian team. More  Español

July 15, 2012

Balanced attack carry Puerto Rico to first win

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 15, 2012 – Puerto Rico recorded their first victory in the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by downing Canada in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-18) in Pool A on Sunday. Both sides have identical 1-3 win-loss record. Yarimar Rosa had 19 points to lead Puerto Rico. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Argentina subdue Mexico in three sets

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 14, 2012 – Argentina improved their win-loss record to 2-1 in Pool B of the XI Women’s Pan American Cup by defeating hosts Mexico 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-21) on Saturday. The home team fell to 0-3. Argentina outblocked the opponents 11-5 and also won 4-0 the battle from the service line. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Easy victory of Peru over Costa Rica 

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 14 2012 — Brenda Daniela Uribe tallied 19 points, including 4 aces to lead the victory of Peru over Costa Rica 3-0 (25-11, 25-11, 25-15) at the XI Women’s Pan Am Cup. Peruvian Carla Rueda (11) and Clarivet Yllescas and Mirtha Uribe each with 10 points finished in double figures. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Brazil earn third straight victory

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 14 2012 — Gabriela Braga and Andressa Picussa tallied 11 points apiece in the 3-0 (25-16, 25-16, 25-20) victory of Brazil over Trinidad and Tobago. Braga recorded 3 aces. Picussa registered 2 aces and 8 more points in the blocking department.  Trinidadian captain Krystle Esdelle scored 5 points, as well as Jalicia Ross, Kelly Anne Billingy. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Cuba undefeated after victory over USA

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 14, 2012 – Cuba remained undefeated in three outings in Pool A following their 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 18-25, 25-19) victory over United States in the XI Women’s Pan American Cup on Saturday. The Americans dropped to a 2-1 win-loss record. Ana Cleger’s 17 points, including five blocks, led Cuba. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Canada crush Colombia for first win

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 14, 2012 - Canada claimed their first victory in the XI Women’s Pan American Cup after defeating Colombia 3-0 (25-12, 25-19, 25-13).  Sarah Pavan had a match-high 17 points and Jaimie Thibeault scored 11 for Canada, while Colombia’s Diana Arrechea finished with 11 points.  “This was our first win of the tournament. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Dominican Republic win third in a row

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 14, 2012 – Dominican Republic defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets (25-22, 25-19, 25-22) to claim their third victory in Pool A of the Women’s Pan American Cup on Saturday. The winners held advantages of 13-4 and 5-3 in blocks and aces but also committed 30 unforced errors to 25 by the defeated side. More  Español

July 13, 2012

Costa Rica outplay Mexico to even their record

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 13, 2012 – Costa Rica overcame hosts Mexico in four sets (25-27, 25-18, 25-20, 25-23) in the last match of the second day in the XI Women’s Pan American Cup on Friday. The Central Americans, who evened their record at 1-1 while Mexico fell to a 0-2 mark, held a 19-5. More  Español

July 13, 2012

USA trounce Puerto Rico to claim second win

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 13 2012 — The United States defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets 25-15, 25-12, 25-14. Kristin Richards tallied 11 points for USA and Laura Gibbemeyer 10. Stephanie Enright finished with 10 for Puerto Rico. “It was a very erratic match for us. Our block, pass and serve did not work. We could not take control over the USA attacks. More  Español

July 13, 2012

Martinez and Mambru show power in Dominican victory

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 13, 2012 - Brayelin Martinez and Gina Mambru had a match high of 19 points apiece, in the victory of Dominican Republic over Canada 3-1 (25-17, 18-25, 25-19, 25-21) at the XI Women’s Pan American Cup. Mambru also registered a good serve with 3 aces. More  Español

July 13, 2012

Brazil rout Peru in straight sets

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 13, 2012 – Brazil collected their second victory in as many outings in the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by downing Peru in straight sets (25-11, 25-19, 25-16) on Friday. Peru fell to an even 1-1 win-loss mark. Brazil held an overwhelming 17-7 advantage in blockings. More  Español

July 13, 2012

Cuba dominate Colombia for second victory

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, México, July 13, 2012 — Cuba earned their second victory of the XI Women’s Pan Am Cup by defeating Colombia 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-15). Cuba’s Wilma Salas scored 12 points followed by Yoana Palacios with 9 and Yanelis Santos and Ana Cleger each with 8 tallies. More  Español

July 13, 2012

Argentina collect first victory

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 13, 2012 – Argentina and Trinidad & Tobago evened their win-loss record at 1-1 in Pool B of the Women’s Pan American Cup following the straight-set victory (26-24, 25-14, 25-13) of the South Americans over the Caribbean side on Friday. The Argentineans saved two set-points in the first set and then controlled the match the rest of the way. More  Español

July 12, 2012

Trinidad and Tobago overcome resilient Mexico

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 12, 2012 – Trinidad & Tobago won a hard fought match against hosts Mexico to close the actions of Day One in the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup on Thursday night. The score was 27-25, 25-20, 17-25, 25-19. The Trinidadians held a 15-7 advantage in blocks and also had a 5-3 margin in the aces category.  More  Español

July 12, 2012

Peru outplay Argentina in South American duel

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 12, 2012 – Peru prevailed 3-1 (14-25, 25-21, 25-21, 25-23) against Argentina in a South American duel of Pool B in the Women’s Pan American Cup on Thursday. Carla Rueda and Karla Ortiz charted 15 and 14 points respectively to lead the Peruvian victory. Brenda and Mirtha Uribe contributed 11 and 10. Lucia Fresco and Leticia Boscacci each had 13 tallies for Argentina while Josefina Fernández added 11 points. “We didn’t have a good start but recovered from the second set on and got the victory,” Peru’s coach Edwin Jimenez stated.  More  Español

July 12, 2012

Cuba overcome Puerto Rico despite late arrival

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 12, 2012 – Late arrival Cuba recovered from a slow start to defeat Puerto Rico 3-1 (16-25, 25-18, 25-19) in Pool A of the Women’s Pan American Cup. The winners, who arrived four hours before the match, established an overwhelming margin of 18-7 in the blocking department with Gyselle Silva leading the way with 7. Puerto Rico held a 7-1 advantage in the serves category. Cuba’s Yanelis Santos, who registered 4 blocks, led the offense with 16 points, followed by Silva’s 14 and Yoana Palacios and Wilma Salas with 12 and 11 respectively.   More  Español

July 12, 2012

Brazil outclass Costa Rica

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 12, 2012 – Defending champions Brazil routed Costa Rica in straight sets (25-9, 25-15, 25-11) in the first match of Pool B of the XI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup at Colegio de Bachilleres Gymnasium on Thursday. The effective blocking was a major key to the victory of the South American side that held a 17-3 advantage in that category. Priscila Daroit and Gabriela Guimaraes each registered 11 points for Brazil while Joyce Silva and Natasha Farinea contributed 8 apiece. “My team is very young and we have played only four matches before coming to this competition.  More  Español

July 12, 2012

USA beat Canada in Sykora’s comeback

CIUDAD JUÁREZ, México, July 12, 2012 - United States defeated Canada (25-15, 25-22, 25-15) in the second match of Pool A of the XI Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup celebrated at the UACJ Gym. USA’s Lauren Gibbemeyer and Nancy Metcalf were the best scorers with 14 points apiece, while on the Canadian side. More  Español

July 12, 2012

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 12 2012 - Dominican Republic trounced Colombia in straight sets (25-13, 25-18, 25-11) to start the XI Women’s Pan American Cup at the University of Ciudad Juarez Gym. Dominican captain Prisilla Rivera scored 17 points, while Brayelin Martinez finished with 11. For Colombia, Maria Martínez and Diana Arrechea, registered 6 apiece. “All the teams always start with some nerves on the first match, but everything goes out step by step. Colombia is a very young team and we tried to get the best of it, but we made some mistakes,” Rivera said about her team performance. Colombian captain Lorena Zuleta said that “this was our first match.  More  Español

July 11, 2012
Dominican Republic bring full squad to Juarez

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 11, 2012 – With the Olympics practically around the corner, Brazilian Marcos Kwiek is bringing his full Dominican Republic squad to warm up for the London Games during the eleventh edition of the Women’s Pan American Cup. Two other sides qualified to the Games –Brazil and United States- will be represented by a junior team in the case of the South Americans while the Americans are bringing a mix of seasoned veterans with promising young athletes. Eleven of the twelve coaches –Cuba were scheduled to arrive near mid-night on Wednesday- commented about their goals ahead of the start of the competition.  More  Español

July 11, 2012
Mireya Luis shares experiences with Mexican media 

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 11, 2012 — Cuban legend Mireya Luis, one of the best volleyball players of the twentieth century shared her Olympic memories and new experiences with the local media now as part of the NORCECA Confederation Board of Administration. She met with the media two days ahead of the start of the XI Women’s Pan American Cup, a qualifier to the 2013 FIVB World Grand Prix. “I am so honored to be here now with new duties in the NORCECA Confederation and to be part of this great sport celebration as the Pan Am Cup. More  Español

July 9, 2012

Women’s Pan Am Cup in Ciudad Juárez, México

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 9, 2012 – The Women’s Pan American Cup, the top annual female event of NORCECA Confederation, will take place for second consecutive year in two venues of Ciudad Juarez from July 12 to 20. Twelve teams –eight from NORCECA and four. More  Español

July 9, 2011

Brazilian Sheilla Castro the MVP of the Pan Am Cup

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 9, 2011 - Brazilian Sheilla Castro was elected the Most Valuable Player MVP of the 10 Pan American Women’s Volleyball Cup carrying her team to the victory on Saturday night.   More  Español