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HERMOSILLO, Mexico, August 21, 2022.- The United
States downed Peru 3-1 (25-13, 21-25, 25-22,
25-17) in pool A of the 19th Women’s
Pan American Cup at Sonora Arena of Hermosillo.
The United States dropped the second set despite
their strong effort to recover from a five-point
deficit (5-10) for a 25-21 finish for Peru.
The U.S. prevailed over Peru with a huge 13-4
margin in blocks, a 54-46 advantage in kills and
4-2 lead in service points. Both teams allowed
25 points from unforced errors.
Outside hitter Danielle Drews of the United
States led all scorers with 19 points on 15
kills, 2 blocks and 2 aces; outside hitter Avery
Skinner scored 17 points on 16 kills and one
block and middle blocker Rhamat Alhassan
contributed with 12 points on 10 kills and 2
blocks.
Outside hitter and team captain Karla Ortiz of
Peru scored 17 points on 16 kills and one block,
followed by middle blocker Ginna Lopez and
outside hitter Ysabella Sanchez added 10 points
each.
On the second day of competition of pool A, the
United States faces Puerto Rico and Peru against
the Dominican Republic.
Danielle Drews, top scorer of the United States:
“It was a very exciting first game for this
group, there was a little of those first game
jitters caused us to grind into some ups and
downs; but we were able to stay strong as a team
and to stay together to end up with the win”.
Bradley Rostratter, head coach of the United
States:
“The first win was great, it was an awesome
atmosphere, great for these girls to get this
experience to a tough Peru team. We’re learning
to play together, as much as we wanted to be
perfect as coaches it’s not always going to be.
Peru created some good service pressure and
offensively they had some really good swings”.
Francisco Hervas, head coach of Peru:
“The first games are always difficult and more
against such a physical team like the United
States, we knew it was going to be hard, but the
girls put up a fight, they worked hard and there
is much to compete as the tournament is long.
Winning a set leaves us with more positive
sensations”.
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