October 2, 2015 

United States defeats Dominican Republic to win NORCECA Gold

MORELIA, Mexico, October 2, 2015.- United States defeated Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 25-17) to win the Gold Medal of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship that concluded on Friday at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. United States wins their third consecutive NORCECA title with Dominican Republic as runner ups, for a total of eight titles, finishing a the year with four  major titles overall (World FIVB Grand Prix Champions, Pan-American Champions, Pan American Cup, NORCECA Champions). The U.S. National team held a 53-32 margin in spikes and 6-1 in blocking over the Dominicans who did better in serves 8-7.  More  Español

October 2, 2015 

Puerto Rico wins NORCECA Bronze over Canada

MORELIA, Mexico, October 2, 2015.- Puerto Rico defeated Canada 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 25-17) to win the  bronze medal of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship on Friday at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Puerto Rico outnumbered Canada in every skill; they held a 54-35 margin in kills, a 10-8 advantage in blocking and 6-1 in aces. Puerto Rico committed more errors than Canada (37-28).  Canada began tough on blocking and took the lead winning the first set. More  Español

October 2, 2015 

Cuba beats Mexico for fifth place

MORELIA, Mexico, October 2, 2015.- Cuba beat Mexico 3-1 (18-25, 25-15, 25-15, 25-19) to finish in fifth place at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Cuba quickly recovered from losing the first set with their powerful offence, especially with enormous advantage in blocking by 11-3 margin and 9-4 in aces to take control of Mexico who held advantage in kills 46-38. Cuba scored on 35 Mexican errors. Cuba’s top scorers were Outside Hitters Sulian Matienzo and Jennifer Alvarez with 14 points apiece, and Opposite Heidy Rodriguez with 13 points.  More  Español

October 2, 2015 

Trinidad and Tobago finish seventh place

MORELIA, Mexico, October 2, 2015.- Trinidad and Tobago finished seventh place at the NORCECA Continental Championship prevailing over Costa Rica 3-0 (25-19, 26-24, 26-24) at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Trinidad and Tobago held a huge advantage in spikes 38-16, a 7-5 margin in serves and 11-10. More  Español

October 1, 2015 

United States to defend NORCECA Women’s title

MORELIA, Mexico, October 1, 2015.- United States beat Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-17) at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship semifinal to defend their title against Dominican Republic at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Both teams had errors in blocking and serving in set one; strong kills on both sides kept the score close and tied on several occasions, but Puerto Rico took a two point lead 12-10 that USA cut to reach the second technical time-out up 16-15. Neither one was dominant; USA won the set 25-20 . More  Español

October 1, 2015 

Dominican Republic defeat Canada in NORCECA Semifinal

MORELIA, Mexico, October 1, 2015.- Dominican Republic defeated Canada 3-1 (18-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-20) to reach the Gold Medal match of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship being held at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Canada had an early 6-2 lead with good blocking and scoring on Dominican Republic errors. Dominican Republic pushed hard with serves to tie 8-8, and forcing longer rallies; Canada kept their blocking effective leading again 14-10, giving more confidence to their offense to finish 25-18. More  Español

October 1, 2015 

Cuba to play Mexico for fifth place

MORELIA, Mexico, October 1, 2015.- Cuba dominated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-14) and will face Mexico in the match for fifth place of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Cubans took advantage of Trinidad and Tobago’s 33 errors and limited their faults to 11, they held 30-24 margin in spikes, 10-6 in blocks and 2-1 in aces. Opposite Heidy Rodriguez of Cuba topped all scorers with 14 points, 9 on kills, 4 on blocks and 1 ace. More  Español

October 1, 2015 

Mexico to play for fifth place at NORCECA Women

MORELIA, Mexico, October 1, 2015. - Mexico defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-13) to play for fifth place of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Mexico held a 28-20 margin in spikes, 6-2 in blocks and 6-3 in serves. Mexico took advantage of Costa Rica’s faults, scoring 35 points on their opponents’ errors. Opposite Dulce Carranza led Mexico’s offensive with 10 points, Outside Hitter Lizbeth Sainz contributed with 9 points and Outside Hitter Andrea Rangel chipped in with 7 points. Costa Rica’s Opposite Mijal Hines led all scorers with 12 points and Outside Hitter Evelyn Sibaja scored 7 points. “It was important to give our younger members of the team an opportunity to perform today” said captian Dulce Carranza.  More  Español

September 30, 2015 

Canada grabs the last spot to the NORCECA Olympic Qualifier

MORELIA, Mexico, September 30, 2015.- Canada beat Mexico 3-2 (22-25, 25-15, 25-17, 21-25, 15-8) to grab the last spot available for the NORCECA Women’s Olympic Qualification Tournament to be held in January. In front of more than 3,000 spectators at Bicentenario Auditorium, Canada fought hard for the dramatic five set win that puts them in the semifinals of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship against Dominican Republic. Mexico jumped to an early lead 11-9 with powerful kills, while Canada remained calm and started to counterattack with their tall blockers. Canada never gave up and Mexico’s fans. More  Español

September 30, 2015 

Puerto Rico clinches NORCECA Pre-Olympic Berth

MORELIA, Mexico, September 30, 2015. - Puerto Rico downed Cuba 3-1 (25-20, 14-25, 25-27, 25-18) at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship to clinch a berth into the NORCECA Qualification Olympic Tournament. Puerto Rico became the third team to qualify to January’s competition, where the top NORCECA team will win the ticket to the Rio Olympic Games, while advancing to the continental championship semifinal to face United States. Puerto Rico took an early 5-2 lead mostly thru Cuba’s errors.  More  Español

September 30, 2015 

NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship is a success

MORELIA, Mexico, September 30, 2015. - The NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship has been a total success, generating interest among thousands of spectators. More  Español

September 29 2015 

Dominican Republic books ticket to Olympic Qualifier

MORELIA, Mexico, September 29, 2015.-Dominican Republic defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-23) and booked one of the four tickets to the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament while finishing first in Pool B at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship. Dominicans advanced into the semifinals with 3-0 record and 13 points. Mexico takes third place with 2-1 record and 7 points. Mexico faces Canada in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Dominican Republic overpowered against Mexico. More  Español

September 29 2015 

USA the first to qualify to the NORCECA Olympic Qualifier

MORELIA, Mexico, September 29, 2015.- United States became the first to qualify to the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament while finishing first in Pool A as they beat Cuba 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 30-28) at the NORCECA Continental Championship on Tuesday. United States topped Pool A with perfect record 3-0 with fifteen points and advances directly into the semifinals. Cuba finishes in third place with 1-2 record.. More  Español

September 29, 2015 

Puerto Rico reaches quarterfinal round

MORELIA, Mexico, September 29, 2015.- Puerto Rico beat Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-21) on day three at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship played at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. The victory guaranteed Puerto Rico to reach the quarterfinals with 2-1 record and 10 points, Trinidad and Tobago finishes the preliminary round win-less.  Puerto Rico’s performance was overwhelming for Trinidad and Tobago. In the second set, Trinidad and Tobago had a better rhythm in keeping up with Puerto Rico’s fast.  More  Español

September 29, 2015 

Canada outdueled Costa Rica at NORCECA Continental

MORELIA, Mexico, September 29, 2015. - Canada outdueled Costa Rica 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-10) in day three of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium in Morelia, Michoacan. Canada concludes the preliminary round with 2-1 record and eight points, to advance into the quarterfinals of the competition; Costa Rica with 0-3 record will play the placing round. Canada took an early lead of 8-4 in the first set, as they took advantage of their height and kept on going to double the score and finish 25-15. Starting set two, Canada began strong, scoring three consecutive points; Costa Rica engaged in several errors, giving Canada a big 11-2 lead. More  Español

September 28, 2015 

Puerto Rico prevails over Mexico in tie-breaker

MORELIA, Mexico, September 28. 2015. - Puerto Rico prevailed over Mexico 3-2 (25-20, 23-25, 25-16, 18-25, 15-11) in Pool B at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorim of Morelia, Michoacan. Puerto Rico earned their first win of the tournament for a 1-1 record and a total of five points; Mexico drops to 1-1 and stands with seven points. The first set started off strong with long rallies and Puerto Rico was able to hold off Mexico mostly by their middle blockers. Puerto Rico held advantage in the second set. More  Español

September 28, 2015 

United States beat Canada to stay undefeated

MORELIA, Mexico, September 28. 2015. - United States beat Canada 3-0 (25-15, 25-17, 25-19) to remain undefeated in Pool A of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan.  United States used all their players in a victory that keeps them with perfect record (2-0) and ten points; Canada drops to 1-1, remaining with three points.  United States outscored Canada with a huge 42-22 margin in spikes and 8-6 in blocking, and scored on 24 Canadian errors. More  Español

September 28, 2015 

Dominican Republic powers up against Trinidad and Tobago

MORELIA, Mexico, September 28. 2015.- Dominican Republic powered up against Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-17) for their second consecutive win at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium in Morelia, Michoacan. Dominica Republic has a 2-0 record and eight points in Pool B, while Trinidad and Tobago remains win-less. Dominican Republic gave a rest to staring players and during the match used different variations in their line-up. Trinidad and Tobago scored on powerful kills especially by Channon Thompson and also held off Dominican Republic with blocking. Dominican Republic took advantage of 32 Trinidad and Tobago errors. More  Español

September 28, 2015 

Cuba improves record beating Costa Rica

MORELIA, Mexico, September 28. 2015. - Cuba improved their record (1-1) at NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship while beating Costa Rica 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-21) on Monday at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan.  Cuba in Pool A earns their first win to improve their record (1-1) with seven points; Costa Rica has 0-2 record. Cuba fell into Costa Rica’s rhythm, keeping the scores always close. On occasions Costa Rica held advantage gaining more confidence as they pressured the Caribbean team with strong serves. More  Español

September 28, 2015 

Puerto Rican Aury Cruz ties her own record of points

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 28, 2015 – Puerto Rican star player Aury Cruz tied her own record of most points scored in a single match at the NORCECA Volleyball Women’s Continental Championship on Sunday. Cruz logged 32 points in the five-set loss of Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic 3-2. More  Español

September 27, 2015 

Mexico downs Trinidad and Tobago in their debut

MORELIA, Mexico, September 27, 2015. - Mexico downed Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-16, 25-12, 25-23) in their debut at the Women’s NORCECA Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan. Mexico began with a solid performance as they held a comfortable lead in the first and second sets while Trinidad and Tobago engaged in numerous unforced errors. Trinidad and Tobago took Mexico by surprise with a four point lead (18-14) in the third set, but the hosts managed to recover as they recovered to finish in three sets. Mexico led in spikes (29-26), blocks (9-4) and aces (5-0). Mexico scored thru 32 errors. More  Español

September 27, 2015 

Canada opens with victory over Cuba

MORELIA, Mexico, September 27, 2015. – Canada began their Women’s NORCECA Championship campaign with victory over Cuba 3-2 (25-22, 18-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-12) at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Mexico. In a match with long rallies, the score was tied on several occasions, with points going back and forth. The first set was the slowest while it took time for both teams get into their own rhythm. Cuba powered up in the second set while the third set was once again close.  More  Español

September 27, 2015 

Dominican Republic defeats Puerto Rico in five sets

MORELIA, Mexico, September 27, 2015. – Dominican Republic struggles to defeat Puerto Rico in five sets 25-19, 25-19, 18-25, 20-25, 15-13 in their first appearance at the Women’s NORCECA Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Mexico. The scores were always close while Puerto Rico tried to hold off Dominican Republic’s offense over the net, which they succeeded up to the third set while losing 0-2.  From there on, the match developed with intense attacking while the stands cheered for both sides. Dominican Republic held advantage. More  Español

September 27, 2015 

Defending champions USA defeat Costa Rica at NORCECA opener

MORELIA, Mexico, September 27, 2015.- Defending champions United States defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-15, 25-11, 25-13) at the Women’s NORCECA Continental Championship opening match on Sunday at Bicentenario Auditorium in Morelia, Michoacan. In Pool A, United States dominated the Central American team leading in spikes (31-22), blocks (9-6) and aces (10-2). United States scored on 25 errors of Costa Rica and committed 13.  Middle Blocker Foluke Akinradewo led USA with 10 points, while Middle Blocker Rachael Adams and Outside Hitter Kelsey Robinson contributed with 8 points apiece. More  Español

September 26, 2015 

The main goal is to qualify to the Pre-Olympic event

MORELIA, Mexico, September 26, 2015. -  Finishing among the top four teams is the coaches’ main goal at the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship as they aim to qualify to the Pre-Olympic tournament. The top four teams in the final ranking of the event that runs from September 27 to October 2 will advance to NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament that grants a direct ticket to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.  More  Español

September 26, 2015 

NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship rise local media interest 

MORELIA, Mexico, September 26, 2015. - Interest has built during the past days by local media at Morelia as the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship is ready to kick off on Friday at Bicentenario Auditorium. The organizing committee held a press conference at the eve of the competition where the special guest. More  Español

September 25, 2015 

General inspections ahead of the Women’s Continental Championship

MORELIA, Mexico, September 25, 2015. – General inspections, including joint meetings were held among the members of the control committee, organizers and Mexican Volleyball Federation in preparation of the NORCECA Volleyball Women’s Continental Championship from September 27 to October 2 at Morelia, Michoacan. More  Español

September 25, 2015 

Eight teams to play at NORCECA Volleyball Women’s Continental

MORELIA, Mexico, September 25, 2015 – Two-time defending champions United States, Canada, Cuba and Costa Rica in Pool A and Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Trinidad and Tobago in Pool B are the teams to compete at the NORCECA Volleyball Women’s Continental Championship from September 27 to October 2. The 24th edition of the biennial competition will be held at the Auditorio de Universidad Michoacana with four daily matches. The top four ranked teams at the conclusion of the eight-team event will advance to the Final Four NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament where the first placed side will book a direct ticket to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. More  Español