MEXICALI, Baja California, June 6, 2008.- Costa Rica defeated Mexico 31-29, 18-25, 25-19, 25-23 in the match for the ninth position of the Women’s Pan American Cup.

The power of Verania Willis (19) along with Karen Cope (17) and Angela Willis (17) was the difference in this match. Mexican Martha Revuelta led all the scorers with 23 points but couldn’t avoid the loss of her side. Zaira Orellana and Carolina Carranza each added 12 tallies for Mexico.

“We tried our best but could not come with the victory but I hope we can come back next year and do a better job,” said Revuelta. “We had a lot of up and downs.”

“After the loss to Mexico in the preliminary round, it is good to go back home with a victory,” said Verania Willis. “They served good for moments and it allowed them to battle with us. At the end our strength in the attack was the key.”