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Dominicans improve to 6-0 in AAU Championships

ORLANDO, Florida, June 22, 2019 – Defending champions Dominican Republic remain undefeated with a 6-0 record after two days of actions in the International Division of AAU Volleyball National Championships at the ESPN World Wide of Sports Center.

The Dominicans added three more victories to their tally after defeating the teams of China Tieli, Australia and Slovenia on Saturday.

They began establishing a solid defense at the net to beat China Tieli 2-0 (25-9, 25-10) as the Caribbean side scored eight blocks with Estefhany Rabit contributing five of them among her 8 points.

Natalia Martinez and Madeline Guillen topped the offensive of the winners with 12 and 9 points, respectively, while Romina Cornelio added 8 points, including one ace and one block.

In their second outing of the day, the team of Wagner Pacheco and Cristian Cruz, overwhelmed Australia 2-0 (25-4, 25-11). They closed the day with a 2-0 (25-14, 25-9) over Slovenia.

The standings after two days:

Dominican Republic (6-0), Brazil (5-1), Slovenia (5-1), Puerto Rico (4-3), China Hothot (3-3), China Tieli (2-4), Colombia Pony (2-4), Colombia Voyager (2-4), Germany (2-5), Australia (0-6).

The Dominicans, winners of the past two editions of the International Division, are preparing to participate in the FIVB U20 World Championship in Mexico.