Bethania scores 20 in Dominican win over Belgium

NINGBO, China, June 29, 2014 – Bethania De la Cruz scored 20 points to lead the Dominican Republic to a victory over Belgium and the second place at the China Women’s International Tournament on Sunday.

After cruising in the first set, the Dominicans faced a valiant resistance from Belgium in a tough second set before prevailing 25-15, 27-25, 25-21.

De la Cruz included two blocks and one ace in her tally. Gina Mambru contributed 11 points in the victory while middle blockers Candida Arias and Marianne Fersola added 9 and 8 points, respectively.

Van Hecke finished with 18 points in the losing effort and Alberthes added 11.

Earlier on Sunday, China won the gold medal of the first segment by demolishing Thailand 25-13, 25-12, 25-11.

The same teams now move to the province of Shenzhou for the second part of the tournament on July 3-5.

Match Results:

Dominican Republic d Thailand 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 16-25, 25-20)

China d Belgium 3-1 (18-25, 25-12, 25-18, 25-20)

China d Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-18)

Thailand d Belgium 3-2 (21-25, 25-20, 25-20, 21-25, 15-13) 

China d Thailand 3-0 (21-13, 21-12, 21-11)

Dominican Republic d Belgium 3-0 (25-15, 27-25, 25-21)