July 27th. 2025
Puerto Rico's Pedro Molina Named Most Valuable Player of the 2025 NORCECA Men's Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 27, 2025 – Outside hitter and captain of the Puerto Rican national team, Pedro Molina, was named Most Valuable Player of the NORCECA Men's Final Four held at the BUAP Arena in Puebla, Mexico. He also won the tournament's best server award. Pedro Molina's service was key in the fourth set of the championship-clinching match against Mexico. Also from Puerto Rico, Pelegrín Vargas won the individual award for best hitter. For runner-up Mexico, outside hitter Oziel Aguirre received the awards for best hitter and best receiver. Axel Téllez earned the award for second-best blocker. For the third-place team, the Dominican Republic, Luke Ramírez won the award for best setter, and for the fourth-place team, Guatemala, won five individual awards: Josué González for best defender and best libero, Jason Hernández for best blocker, and Andy Leonardo for best scorer and best opposite number. More Español

July 27th. 2025
Puerto Rico Becomes Two-Time Champion in the NORCECA 2025 Men's Final Four Against Mexico 

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 27, 2025 – An intense five-set match took place tonight at a BUAP Arena full ofMexican fans. The home team was motivated and took the lead in the first set, but Puerto Rico found motivation and national pride, rallying and securing victory with a score of 3-2 (23-25, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 15-9). The small point difference between the two teams was in blocking and serving. Puerto Rico made 15 effective blocks, compared to 10 for the Mexican team. In aces, Puerto Rico scored 6, while Mexico only 2. In attacks, both teams were consistent and scored a similar number of points, with a difference of 1, for a total of 51 for Mexico and 52 for Puerto Rico.  More Español

July 27th. 2025
Dominican Republic dominates Guatemala in NORCECA Men's Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 27, 2025 – The match started with a lot of energy from both teams, who reached their third game without winning a single set of this competition. Guatemala fought for every point, taking the third set. However, it was the Dominican Republic who won the match with a score of 4-1 (25-22, 25-20, 20-25, 25-21) and with it, the bronze medal in the NORCECA Men's Final Four. Guatemala was superior in attack points with 58 to the Dominican Republic's 47, however, they committed 32 errors and the Dominican Republic's 25. The Dominican Republic also dominated in blocks with a total of 14 attacks to Guatemala's 2. For the Dominican Republic, outside hitter Héctor Cruz scored the most points with a total of 15, 12 attacks, 2 blocks, and 1 service ace. Opposite Adrián Figueroa had 14 points, 12 attacks, 1 block, and 1 serve. More Español

July 26th. 2025
Mexico defeats Dominican Republic in the NORCECA Men's Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 26, 2025 – With an opening point from captain Mauro Fuentes, a full BUAP Arena, and three consecutive aces from Axel Rodríguez, Mexico demonstrated superiority from the start of the first set, securing a 3-0 victory (25-19, 25-18, 25-19) against Dominican Republic. One of the errors Mexico made yesterday in match against Guatemala was its serves; however, in this match, they improved dramatically, scoring eight service points compared to just one for the Dominican Republic. In attacks, the Mexican team doubled its opponent's effectiveness with 47 points, compared to 23 for the Dominican Republic. More Español

July 26th. 2025

Puerto Rico Earns Second Victory in NORCECA Men's Final Four Against Guatemala

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 26, 2025 – Puerto Rico has become increasingly decisive in the NORCECA Men's Final Four, earning its second victory 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-19) against Guatemala. Guatemala started the match with great enthusiasm, just as in the first match yesterday against Mexico, managing to take a couple of points ahead of its opponent during the set. More Español

July 25th. 2025
Mexico Earns First Victory Against Guatemala in NORCECA Men's Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 25, 2025 – The BUAP Arena witnessed a hard-fought match from start to finish tonight between the host nation and Guatemala, where Mexico earned its first victory in the NORCECA Men's Final Four in front of spectators that consistently supported the home team. In three thrilling sets, the match concluded with a score of 3-0 (27-25, 28-26, 30-28). Guatemala was superior in effective attacks with a total of 43 to Mexico's 41, and in blocking points, 12-9. Andy Leonardo was the Guatemala´s top scorer, adding 15 total points, 13 of them on attacks, 1 on aces, and 1 on blocks. Mexican outside hitter Oziel Aguirre, in his first experience with the senior team, led his team with 18 points, 15 on kills and 3 blocks, becoming the player with the most total points on the first day of competition. More Español

July 25th. 2025
Puerto Rico Wins Over Dominican Republic in First Match of NORCECA Men's Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 25, 2025 – In the first match of the NORCECA Men's Final Four, Puerto Rico defeated the Dominican Republic 3-0 (26-24, 25-20, 25-21) at the BUAP Arena. With an opening point by Pelegrin Vargas, the top attacker in this match with 13 total points, the scoring opened in favor of Puerto Rico. The Dominican Republic reacted immediately, outscoring their opponent at the start of the first set, which was tied 24-24 and decided. More Español

July 24th. 2025 SCHEDULE
Coaches Share High Expectations for the NORCECA Men's Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 24, 2025 – One day before the start of the NORCECA Men's Final Four, the participating teams are ready to compete for the title of this fifth edition. The coaches shared their impressions and expectations for the tournament, which will be held from July 25 to 27 at the BUAP Arena.  More Español

July 23th. 2025
The BUAP Arena is ready to host the NORCECA Men's Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 23, 2025. - The Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla (BUAP) Arena is ready to host the teams that will compete in the fifth edition of the NORCECA Men's Final Four, which begins on July 25, 2025. More Español

July 21th. 2025
Puebla Set to Host Fifth Edition of NORCECA Men’s Final Four

PUEBLA, Mexico, July 21, 2025. – Puebla is ready to welcome top-level men’s volleyball as it hosts the fifth edition of the NORCECA Men’s Final Four tournament, set to take place from July 25 to 27 at the state-of-the-art Arena BUAP. The competition will feature reigning champions Puerto Rico. More Español