Americans Hartong & Urango triumph in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, September 15, 2019 – Americans Emily Hartong and Geena Urango who dominated their opponents in pool play were considered the favorites to win the gold medals of the Punta Cana Beach Volleyball Tournament and did not disappoint their followers

Hartong and Urango claimed the top prize of the sixth stage of the 2019 NORCECA Circuit with a comfortable victory over Canada’s Molly McBain and Becky Tresham 2-0 (21-19, 21-14) on Sunday afternoon.

The American duo had advanced to the last match of the competition after defeating Puerto Ricans María González and Bianca Torres 2-0 (28-26, 21-16) in the semifinals.

McBain and Tresham gained the right to play for the title following a battle with Mexicans Zaira Orellana and Martha Revuelta 2-1 (21-17, 12-21, 15-10).

Orellana and Revuelta earned the third position on the podium after an overwhelming victory over González and Torres 2-0 (21-13, 21-9)

Women’s Results Sunday

Losers Semifinals: GUA d TTO 2-0 (21-15, 21-19), NCA d CUR 2-1 (21-19, 17-21, 16-14). Positions 7-8: TTO d CUR 2-1 (21-19, 13-21, 15-10). Positions 5-6: GUA d NCA 2-0 (21-15, 27-25). Semifinals: USA d PUR 2-0 (28-26, 21-16), CAN d MEX 2-1 (21-17, 12-21, 15-10). Bronze Medal Match: MEX d PUR 2-0 (21-13, 21-9). Gold Medal Match: USA d CAN 2-0 (21-19, 21-14).