Mexico Takes First NORCECA Victory from Barbados

 

ANAHEIM, California, September 18, 2007. – A young Mexican team that brought only 10 players to the tournament picked up its first victory at the 2007 NORCECA Men’s Continental Championship on the final day of  pool play on Tuesday at the Anaheim Convention Center Arena.

 

Mexico defeated Barbados 3-1 (25-14, 25-18, 18-25, 25-22) to improve its record to 1-2 and finish third in Pool A. Barbados (0-3) places fourth. Mexico will face Canada in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Barbados will have Wednesday off and then play the loser of the match between Mexico and Canada on Thursday.

 

Mexico’s Francisco Enriquez led all scorers with 23 points on 19 kills, three aces and one block. Tomas Aguilera added 16 points on 10 kills, three blocks and three aces. Martin Petris scored 12 points on eight kills and four blocks.

 

Barbados’ captain Elwyn Oxley led his team with 20 points on 20 kills. Jamal Nedd scored 11 points on seven kills and four blocks.