Canada achieves third victory, easily beating Mexico

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 17, 2024.- The Canadian team had no difficulties in defeating Mexico in the minimum of three sets with a score of 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-20), in the first match of the fourth day of competitions of the XVII Pan American Men's Volleyball Cup in the “Ricardo Arias” Pavilion.

The Canadians were far superior in all aspects of the match, in attacks 36-25, in blocks 9-5 and in serves 7-1.

Jesse Elser and Jackson Howe were the most outstanding for Canada with 10 points each, followed by Jordan Canham and Isaac Heslinga with 9 and 8 points respectively. Mexico's offense was led by Axel Tellez with 7 points and Jared Toy who added 6.

Canada (3-0) has to face Chile in its last game of the Preliminary Round, while Mexico will face the Puerto Rican team.

This Friday will be the Quarterfinals, on Saturday the Semifinals, and on Sunday the Final.