USA are close to the podium at World Cup
OSAKA, Japan, September 28, 2019 -
The U.S. Women’s National Team moved one step closer to the
FIVB World Cup podium by dominating Cameroon 25-19, 25-15,
25-5 on Saturday in Osaka, Japan.
Team USA, ranked No. 3 in the world, improved to 9-1 overall
in the 12-team round robin World Cup.
Opposite Karsta Lowe led the U.S. with 17 points.
Middle Hannah Tapp charted 14 points and outside hitter
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley contributed 12 points.
“We are honored and privileged to have 14 special people
here with us and who are all making important contributions
in a very long and difficult tournament,” coach Karch Kiraly
said. “We have played 10 matches with one more against a
very strong Korea tomorrow. We will need contributions from
all 14 players.”
Team USA’s defense produced a 12-2 block advantage while the
American offense held a 49-21 margin in attacks. Cameroon
secured a slim 4-3 edge in aces. The U.S. held its errors to
12 for the match compared to Cameroon’s 11.