Dominicans with 9-0 in regular phase of AAU Championships

ORLANDO, Florida, June 23, 2019 – Defending champions Dominican Republic U20 Women’s National Team finished undefeated with a 9-0 record in the first phase of the International Division at the 46th Annual Volleyball Championships.

The Dominicans, who are preparing for the U20 FIVB Women’s World Championship in Mexico next month, have won all their matches without losing a single set. They will face Slovenia (8-1) for the title on Monday at 12:00.

The Dominicans kicked off with a 2-0 (25-22, 25-15) victory over Colombia Pony behind the offense of Flormarie Heredia and Messalina Yosil who scored 12 and 10 points, respectively. Natalia Martinez (9), Geraldine González (8) and Estefhany Rabit (6) also made significant contributions.

They went on to defeat China Hothot 2-0 (25-13, 25-11) with 12 points, including 4 aces and two blocks, by Natalia and 9 points with six blocks by Geraldine. Madeline Guillen chipped in with 8, including 2 aces.

The third and last win of the regular phase was against Colombia Voyager 2-0 (25-12, 25-17). Natalia, Flormarie and Madeline finished with 10, 7 and 6 points, respectively.