USA are close to the podium at World Cup

 

OSAKA, Japan, September 28, 2019 - The U.S. Women’s National Team moved one step closer to the FIVB World Cup podium by dominating Cameroon 25-19, 25-15, 25-5 on Saturday in Osaka, Japan.

 

Team USA, ranked No. 3 in the world, improved to 9-1 overall in the 12-team round robin World Cup.

 

Opposite Karsta Lowe led the U.S. with 17 points. Middle Hannah Tapp charted 14 points and outside hitter Michelle Bartsch-Hackley contributed 12 points.

 

“We are honored and privileged to have 14 special people here with us and who are all making important contributions in a very long and difficult tournament,” coach Karch Kiraly said. “We have played 10 matches with one more against a very strong Korea tomorrow. We will need contributions from all 14 players.”

 

Team USA’s defense produced a 12-2 block advantage while the American offense held a 49-21 margin in attacks. Cameroon secured a slim 4-3 edge in aces. The U.S. held its errors to 12 for the match compared to Cameroon’s 11.