Colombia sweeps Trinidad & Tobago

LIMA, Peru, June 23, 2017 – Colombia defeated Trinidad & Tobago in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-17) in an elimination match for the positions 7 to 10 of the XVI Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by Movistar at Manuel Bonilla Coliseum in Lima on Friday.

Dayana Segovia registered 18 points, all but one via spikes, as the offensive leader for the Colombian side. Valerin Carabali and Maria Martinez were next with 9 and 8 points, respectively, while Yeisy Soto and Giselle Perez each had 7 in the victory. Krystle Esdelle led Trinidad & Tobago with 16 points followed by Sinead Jack with eight, four in blocks.

Colombia outblocked Trinidad & Tobago 9-6 with Soto and Carabali contributing with four apiece. The winners made 17 unforced errors to 23 by the losers.