Dominicans open winning over Puerto Rico at AAU event

ORLANDO, Florida, June 21, 2019 – Defending champions Dominican Republic made a happy return to the International Female Division of the American Athletic Volleyball Championships by defeating Puerto Rico in their debut on Friday afternoon.

The Dominicans won the best-of-three contest 2-0 (25-17, 25-18) at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Center in Orlando.

Madeline Guillen and Romina Cornelio each had 11 points to lead the Dominican Republic with Cornelio scoring two aces. Geraldine González added 8 points, including four blocks.

Later today the Dominicans are scheduled to play Brazil and then Germany.

The Dominican Republic are preparing to participate in the FIVB U20 World Championship to take place in Mexico.