USA dominates Costa Rica

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 4, 2011 - USA dominated Costa Rica in straight sets 25-20, 25-10 and 25-8 in round robin action of Pool B at the 10^th Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup.

The last match of the day in Pool B featured a well coordinated USA that dominated Costa Rica which dropped to a 0-4 win-loss, while Americans along with Brazil improved its record to 4-0 win-loss ahead of the great spectacle of tomorrow’s match.

Megan Hodge with only two sets led USA with 14 points, and Jordan Larson contributed with 13.

“The first set wasn’t as smooth as it should have been, but we executed well,” said Jennifer Tamas for USA. About tomorrow’s match with Brazil she said: “We must concentrate on the basics because the little things will make a difference.”

Karen Cope spoke about Costa Rica: “It was a pretty good first set as we were battling to keep up with USA.”

Hugh McCutcheon said: “It was good that the athletes had to deal with adversities during the first set figuring out how to solve them and catch up with the rhythm of the game.” He is looking forward to play against Brazil and hope for good outcome. “Matches with Brazil are always good,” he added.

For Costa Rica, coach Braulio Godinez expressed: “I am glad with my girls, there is a big difference between both teams so just making more than 10 points against USA is enough for us.”