June 26 2010

Dominican Republic crowned as champions of Pan Am Cup

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 26, 2010 – Dominican Republic are the new champions of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup following their 3-0 (25-17, 30-28, 25-22)  More  Español  P-2

June 26 2010

Dominican Prisilla Rivera elected MVP of the Pan American Cup 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 26, 2010 – Prisilla Rivera of Dominican Republic was selected as the Most Valuable Player of the Pan American Cup won by her side with a victory over Peru on Saturday in Tijuana, Baja California. The hard-hitting Dominican is used to this kind of awards since she won MVP honors at 2009 NORCECA’s Continental Championship and earlier this year during the Queen’s Cup in the Spaniard League. More  Español 

June 25 2010

Dominican Republic plays spectacular volleyball to reach gold medal match 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 25, 2010 – Dominican Republic came back from one set down and played spectacular volleyball to defeat USA 3-1 (22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 25-16) advancing to the gold medal match of the Women’s Pan American Cup for third consecutive year. Prisilla Rivera led four Dominicans in double digits with 20 points while Annerys Vargas. More  Español  P-2

June 25 2010

Argentina to play Puerto Rico for fifth place 

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 25, 2010 - Argentina defeated Canada in an epic battle of five sets (25-20, 25-22, 21-25, 23-25, 15-8) and now will play Puerto Rico for fifth place. Georgina Pinedo and Emilce Sosa were the leaders of a team that had battle against a group of taller rivals who showed great power and good reception.  More  Español  P-2

June 25 2010

Peru stuns Cuba and advances to gold medal match  

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 25, 2010 – Peru scored a stunning straight sets victory against Cuba advancing to the gold medal match of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. The scores were 25-18, 25-23, 25-23.   More  Español  P-2

June 25 2010

Puerto Rico edges Brazil in five sets 

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 25, 2010 - Puerto Rico scored a dramatic five-set victory over Brazil (25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 17-25, 15-12) advancing to a match for the fifth position of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. Sarai Alvarez converted 27 points, while Stephanie Enright finished with 15.  More  Español  P-2

June 25 2010

Mexico finished in ninth position 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 25, 2010 – Mexico claimed the ninth position at the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by defeating Trinidad & Tobago 3-1 (25-21, 18-25, 25-21, 26-24) on Friday. Andrea Rangel compiled 28 points and Samantha Bricio contributed 17 to the Mexican victory.

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June 24 2010

Brazil beats Mexico in straights sets 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 24, 2010 – Brazil beat Mexico 3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-23) in a contest for the 5-10 positions of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. Isabella Da Silveira and Ana Beatriz Silva each recorded 11 tallies to lead the winners while Sthefanie Tiele added 10 points. Mexican Samantha Bricio carried most of the load for Mexico with a match-high 20 points. “We played a good game for the first two sets but we didn’t in the third.  More  Español  P-2

June 24 2010

Canada defeats Trinidad & Tobago 

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 24, 2010 – Canada defeated Trinidad & Tobago in straight sets (25-19, 25-18, 25-15) in an eliminatory match for the 5-10 positions of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. Sarah Pavan led Canada with 11 tallies and Tonya Mokelki and Tammy Mahon added 9 and 8 points to the winning effort. Channon Thompson topped the defeated side with 10 points and Rheeza Grant charted 8 points.  More  Español  P-2

June 24 2010

Peru returns to FIVB WGP since 1994 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 24, 2010 – Peru became the fourth and last team from the Ninth Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup to claim a ticket to next year’s FIVB World Grand Prix by completing the round of semi finalists following a 3-1 (16-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-21) victory against Argentina. 

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June 24 2010

Dominican Republic advances to semifinals and GP 2011 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 24, 2010 – Dominican Republic advanced to the semifinals of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup and also earned a ticket to next year’s FIVB World Grand Prix. 

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June 22 2010

USA wins Pool B at Pan American Cup  

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 22, 2010 – USA defeated Mexico in straight sets (25-14, 25-16, 25-15) to win Pool B of the Women’s Pan American Cup with unbeaten record of 5-0. The triumph earned the Americans a direct ticket to the semifinal round of the event. Megan Hodge and Nancy Metcalf were the best scorers of the winning side with 12 and 11 points.  More  Español  P-2

June 22 2010

Puerto Rico in third place of Pool B 

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 22, 2010 – Puerto Rico beat Trinidad & Tobago 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 25-18) and finished in third place of Pool A in the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. Shanon Torregrosa notched 10 points to lead the winners who benefited from 34 errors by their opponent while committing only 15. Puerto Rican Sarai Alvarez added nine. Trinidadians Kelly-Anne Billingy and Krystle Esdelle charted 11 and 10 points for the defeated side. More  Español  P-2

June 22 2010

Cuba wins Pool A of Pan American Cup 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 22, 2010 – Cuba overcame Argentina 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-15, 25-22) to win Pool A of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup with an unbeaten record of 4-0. The victory earned Cuba a berth in the semifinals while Argentina concluded in third place and moves to the quarterfinals. More  Español  P-2

June 22 2010

Dominican Republic finishes second in Pool A 

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 22, 2010 - Dominican Republic defeated Canada 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-14) to win second place of Pool A, with a 3-1 record in the Pan American Women’s Volleyball Club. Dominican Jeoselyna Rodriguez came off. More  Español  P-2

June 22 2010

Peru finishes with 4-1 mark in Pool B 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 22, 2010 – Peru defeated winless Costa Rica in a lopsided match (25-7, 25-7, 25-9) to finish with a 4-1 record in Pool B of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. The Peruvians had 9-0 advantage in both serve and blocking categories. Karla Ortiz topped the winners with 12 points while Patricia Soto added 8. More  Español  P-2

June 21 2010

Puerto Rico scores second win in Pool B 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 21, 2010 – Puerto Rico evened its record at 2-2 in Pool B of the Women’s Pan American Cup after defeating Mexico in straight-sets (25-22, 25-14, 25-15) in the last match of Monday. Stephanie Enright and Tatiana Encarnacion compiled 13 and 12 points respectively for the winners and Sarai Alvarez added 8. Mexican Samantha Bricio led all the scorers with 16 points and Andrea Rangel added 10. More  Español  P-2

June 21 2010

Dominican Republic defeated Argentina 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 21, 2010 – Dominican Republic scored its second victory in Pool A of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by defeating Argentina in 3-1 (25-14, 27-25, 26-28, 25-20). Both teams have 2-1 record. Prisilla Rivera paced the Dominican team with 24 points, including four blocks while Annerys Vargas added 13 and Lisvel Eve contributed five blocks.   More  Español  P-2

June 21 2010

USA keeps unbeaten record in Pool B  

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 21, 2010 – USA beat a Costa Rica team decimated by injuries in straight sets (25-11, 25-10, 25-2) for its fourth win without losses in Pool B of the Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup.Ogonna Nnamani laced 19 points to lead.  More  Español  P-2

June 21 2010

Brazil claimed first victory in Pan Am Cup

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 21, 2010 - Brazil finally reached its first victory in the Pan American Women’s Volleyball Cup after defeating Canada 3-0 (25-21, 28-26, 25-21)  in a match of the Pool A played at Reforma Sports Complex. Sthefanie Tiele finished with 14 points.  More  Español  P-2

June 21 2010

Peru secures place in quarterfinals 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 21, 2010 – Peru secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by claiming its third victory in Pool B, a straight-sets job (25-18, 25-23, 25-15) over Trinidad & Tobago on Monday. The losers dropped to 2-2 record. Karla Ortiz and Jessenia Uceda charted 12 points.   More  Español  P-2

June 20 2010

Cuba wins thrilling match against Dominican Republic 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 20, 2010 – Cuba won a thrilling five-setter against Dominican Republic (31-29, 23-25, 25-19, 25-23, 15-12) and bettered its record in Pool A of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup to 3-0 record. The Dominicans are now at 1-1. Consecutive blocks by Gisell Silva and Rachel Sanchez against Altagracia Mambru and Annerys Vargas sealed the victory for the Cubans.  More  Español  P-2

June 20 2010

Mexico claims first victory in Pan American Cup  

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 20, 2010 – Mexico recorded its first victory in Pool B of the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by defeating Costa Rica 3-1 (25-17, 15-25, 25-14, 25-14) on Sunday. Samantha Bricio paced the Mexican offense with 20 points and Andrea Rangel added 16 tallies. Karla Sainz charted 10 while Claudia Rodriguez and Zaira Orellana each compiled 8 points. Verania Willis was the top Costa Rican scorer with 16 points.   More  Español  P-2

June 20 2010

USA wins over Trinidad & Tobago in straight sets 

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 20, 2010 – USA crushed Trinidad & Tobago 25-17, 25-9, 25-11 in a Pool B match between unbeaten teams in the Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. The Americans stand at 3-0 while the Trinidadians are now at 2-1.  More  Español P-2

June 20 2010

Argentina wins South American battle against Brazil
ROSARITO, Baja California, June 20, 2010 - Argentina won a historical match against Brazil 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 25-22) to claim its second victory in Pool A of the Pan American Volleyball Cup. The young Brazilians are winless in three outings.  More  Español P-2

June 20 2010

Peru sweeps Puerto Rico and improves to 2-1 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 20, 2010 – Peru improved its Pool B record to 2-1 following a straight-sets (25-21, 25-22, 25-14) victory over Puerto Rico in the Women’s Pan American Cup on Sunday.  More  Español P-2

June 19 2010

Cuba improves to 2-0 with victory over Canada

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 19, 2010 - Cuba showed why is still one of the top countries in volleyball, and with no hesitation came from behind to defeat a strong and well prepared team of Canada by score of 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-19). Kenia Carcaces finished with 19 points for Cuba as the top scorer of the match, while Rachel Sanchez and Ana Yilian Cieger concluded with 16 tallies apiece.  More  Español P-2

June 19 2010

Prisilla Rivera served for Dominican Republic’s victory  

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 19, 2010 – Prisilla Rivera recorded 19 points including 8 aces leading Dominican Republic to a 3-1 (25-14, 16-25, 25-19, 25-23) victory over a young Brazil team who suffered its second loss in the Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. Veteran Annerys Vargas contributed to the win with 16 points including three blocks and Altagracia Mambru and Jeoselyna Rodriguez each charted 9 tallies. Brazilians Sthefanie Tiele and Isabella Da Silveira compiled 14 and 10 points respectively. More  Español P-2

June 19 2010

Peru scores victory against Mexico 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 19, 2010 – Peru evened up its record at 1-1 following its straight-set (25-17, 7-25, 25-21) victory over hosts Mexico who dropped to 0-2 in Pool B of the Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup. Karla Ortiz led a balanced offense of the winners with 11 tallies while Jessenia Uceda charted 9 points.  More  Español P-2

June 19 2010

USA scores an easy victory over Puerto Rico

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 19, 2010 – USA team improved its Pool B record to 2-0 following a straight-set easy victory (25-13, 25-17, 25-14) over Puerto Rico in Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup on Saturday.  More  Español P-2

June 19 2010

Trinidad & Tobago claims second victory 

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 19, 2010 - Trinidad and Tobago defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-21) to claim its second victory in the preliminary round of the Pan American Volleyball Cup.  The Trinidadians benefited from the explosive offense by Captain Krystle Esdelle and Kelly-Anne Billingy.  More  Español P-2

June 18 2010

Puerto Rico dominates Costa Rica  

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 18, 2010 - Puerto Rico started its participation in the Pan Am Cup with a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica (25-13, 25-15, 25-19). Tatiana Encarnacion and Stephanie Enright were the top scorers of the Puerto Rican team, both registering 10 points, while Costa Rican Verania Willis finished with 8 points in a match that lasted 1 hour and 5 minutes.. More  Español P-2

June 18 2010

Trinidad & Tobago defeated Mexico 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 18, 2010 – Trinidad & Tobago defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-21, 25-15, 25-23) in the last match of Day One in the Women’s Pan American Cup. It was the first victory of the Trinidadians in four years participating in the event. Krystle Esdelle and Kelly-Anne Billingy were the best scorers of the winners with 22 and 16 points respectively. More  Español  P-2

June 18 2010

Cuba uses power to defeat Brazil 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 18, 2010 – Cuba used powerful serves and strong blocking to defeat Brazil 3-1 (27-25, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21) in a match of Pool B of the Women’s Pan American Cup at the High Performance Center Gym in Tijuana. The Cubans had an advantage of 12-5 in blocking and a 10-4 margin in serving aces. More  Español P-2

June 18 2010

Argentina survives in a five-setter against Canada

ROSARITO, Mexico, June 18, 2010 - Argentina edged Canada in a sensational five-setter (22-25, 25-20, 25-22, 19-25, 15-11) in a women’s Pan American Cup match. More  Español P-2

June 18 2010

USA overcome Peru in Pool B of Pan Am Cup 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 18, 2010 – USA claimed a 27-25, 25-22, 25-17 victory over Peru in the opening match of the Ninth Women’s Pan American Cup. The winners had slow start but came back in the late part of the first set behind their solid blocking and dominated the rest of the way even though Peru never gave up.

Veteran middle-blocker Heather Bown led USA with 14 points while Jordan Larson contributed 11 tallies. More  Español P-2

June 17 2010
Kwiek is confident of another podium for Dominican Republic 

TIJUANA, Mexico, June 17, 2010 – Dominican Republic is the only team with podium positions in all the eight previous editions of the women’s Pan American Cup and its Brazilian coach Marcos Kwiek hopes this time is not different despite his team is playing in the tough Pool A.  More  Español

June 16 2010

Rising of Flags ceremony of Pan American Cup at High Development Centre

TIJUANA, Baja California, June 16, 2010 – The first official ceremony of the Ninth Women’s Pan American Cup was held on Wednesday with the Rising of Flags at the Circle Plaza of Baja California High Development Centre.  More  Español

June 11 2010
Mexico to host Women’s Pan American Cup next week

TIJUANA, México, June 11, 2010 – The Mexican cities of Tijuana and Rosarito in Baja California will host through June 16-27 the Ninth Women’s Pan American.  More  Español