GATINEAU- August 11, 2022: The United States
fell to Cuba today in both teams’ final Pan
American Cup Group A match - 0-3 (21-25, 20-25,
19-25) at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau,
Quebec, Canada.
A strong offense led to Cuba’s sweep – leading
44-31 in attack points. USA led in blocking
(8-5) and service points were even at three
each. Cuba also capitalized on the United
States’ errors (18-23).
Cuban opposite Jesus Herrera led the winning
team in scoring with 16 points; followed by
Miguel Angel Lopez Castro with 12. For the U.S.,
opposite Jake Hanes led that team’s scoring with
13 points.
This was the North American team’s first loss,
while Cuba remains undefeated to top Group A. |