September 4th. 2026
United States Dominates from the Service Line to Seal Spot in the Final

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 4, 2026.- Defending champion United States used its powerful serving, holding a commanding 17-3 advantage in aces, to defeat Nicaragua 3-0 (25-9, 25-14, 25-15) and secure its place in the final of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup, remaining the only undefeated team with a 4-0 record with one day left in the preliminary round. On Saturday, the United States will close the preliminary round against Mexico (3:00 p.m.), which will be looking for a win to advance to the final, while Nicaragua will face the Dominican Republic (7:00 p.m.), which also needs a victory to keep its hopes alive of playing for the title on Sunday. More  Español

September 4th. 2026
Mexico Keeps Its Chances of Reaching the Final Alive

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, September 4, 2026.- Mexico defeated Costa Rica with a convincing 3-0 (25-6, 25-15, 25-15) to keep its hopes alive of advancing to the championship match of the NORCECA U23 Women’s Pan American Cup. With a 3-1 record and one preliminary-round match remaining on Saturday against the United States, Mexico remains in contention for one of the two spots in the final. The outcome will depend on the results of the final day, when the Dominican Republic will also look to close with a victory against Nicaragua. Mexico set the tone from the start with a commanding 25-6 first-set win, fueled by pressure from the service line and its offensive superiority.  More  Español

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