Trinidad & Tobago prevails in battle against Caribbean foes

YAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, July 26, 2010 – Trinidad & Tobago edged Barbados in a tough three-set battle (25-23, 25-23, 27-25) and qualified to the quarterfinals of the men’s volleyball tournament at the XXI Central American and Caribbean Games as third placed team of Pool B .

Nolan Tash carried most of the offensive load of the winning side while recording 23 points and Marc Anthony Honore added 10 points. Fabian Cox and Elwyn Oxley registered 13 and 8 respectively.

“We have had more chances to play against the best teams of NORCECA and that gave us more opportunities to prepare better. Both our teams have changed a lot and we will be facing each other in the Caribbean Volleyball Championships very soon,” Trinidad & Tobago’s coach Gideon Dickson said.

“They wanted to win more than us and we committed many unforced errors in services and spikes, Barbados’ coach Ludger Niles said. “I wish them the best of luck as they continue to represent the Caribbean English speaking countries in the competition.”