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LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 8, 2022.-
United States defeated Canada 3-0 (25-17, 25-19,
25-22) at the Women’s U21 Pan Am Cup and will
face Argentina for the top spot of pool C at La
Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
The U.S. and Argentina remain unbeaten and will
battle to win pool C, the two top ranked pool
winners will advance into semifinals while the
third pool winner will play quarter finals
alongside second places in each pool.
Canada (0-2) will face Costa Rica (0-2) in their
last pool-play match.
The United States dominated Canada scoring on 29
opponent errors while limiting their own to 10
and prevailing in serves by a slim 6-5 margin;
Canada led 34-31 in attacks and both teams
scored 9 points on blocks.
Opposite player Merritt Beason topped the U.S.
with 11 points on 7 kills, two blocks and two
aces, outside hitter Norah Sis followed with 10
points on 8 kills and 2 blocks, and outside
hitter Chloe Chicoine added 8 points.
Canadian outside hitter Madyson Saris scored a
match-high of 15 points on 11 kills, 3 blocks
and one ace. Also contributing to Canada’s
scoring offense was outside hitter and captain
Emoni Bush collecting 12 points all on kills and
outside hitter Sullie Sundara chipped in with 10
points on 7 kills, 2 blocks and one ace.
Merritt Beason, Top Scorer of United States:
“In all sense we were starting a little bit slow
because it was tougher and we were not playing
our real game, today was more challenging
getting into the groove of things. For tomorrow
we are going to focus on our side of the net and
try to stay in control and prepare well.
Volleyball is such a chemistry sport and our
best skill as we all love and support each other”.
Madyson Saris, Top Scorer of Canada:
“The team had a good grip, we played hard and
I’m proud about the fight we did on the floor,
especially against a team like the USA. We
battle hard in long rallies and tomorrow we will
give it our all”.
Daniel Fisher, Head Coach of United States:
“We started off every set too slow. Canada
changed number 4 (Bush) from position to
opposite and it was good for them. I want to
face Argentina tomorrow, we will study them,
they have very strong attackers, and it will be
a tough match. I am confident in my team that
they will do well”.
Carolyn O’Dwyer, Head Coach of Canada:
“A big difference today was our serve-pass game,
we were able to get our opponent out of system
with our serves. Overall, it was more
representative of the team that we are”. |
