Day 4 was another day of great matches and match-ups. As the tournament progresses it is becoming more obvious who is seperating themselves and making a strong push towards the championship.
Pool A at the Bank United Center on the University of Miami Campus.
Mexico (1-3) defeated Guatemala (0-4) 3-0 (25-23, 25-12, 25-21).
Mexico: Captain Migdalel Ruiz came off the bench to score a match-high 17 points with 11 kills, three blocks and three aces. Martha Revuelta added 13 points and Olivia Meza chipped in 11.
Guatemala: Maria A. Estrada Santizo and Rut Beatriz Gomes Guzman tallied eight points for Guatemala, while Silvia C. Herrera Juarez contributed six points in the loss.
Puerto Rico (4-0) defeated Costa Rica (1-3) 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-11).
Puerto Rico: Aurea Cruz tallied a match-high 14 points for Puerto Rico and she was aided on the scoreboard by Sarai Alvarez and Yarimar Rosa, who each contributed nine points. Sheila Ocasio turned in seven points in the victory.
Costa Rica: Costa Rica was led by Verania Willis’ nine points, while Angela Willis added seven points.
USA (4-0) defeated Peru (2-2) 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 26-24).
This was the first real test that the U.S. team has faced thus far in the tournament. “We expected a tough match from Peru and that is what we got,” U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon said. “ Scott-Arruda said. “Peru presented us with some challenges, and I think it allowed our team to build some character in coming back. We stayed together in the tough moments and found a way to win.”
- reported by Bill Kauffman of USAV
USA: Five Team USA players reached double-digit scoring in a balanced offense. Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) led the U.S. with a match-high 14 points that included 12 kills and two aces. Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah) added 13 points on 12 kills and an ace, while Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa) chipped in 13 points. Danielle Scott-Arruda (Baton Rouge, La.) was credited with five blocks as part of an 11-point night, while Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.) contributed 10 points with three blocks.
Peru: Patricia Soto paced Peru with 11 points, while Yulissa Zamudio added nine points. Leyla Chihuan tacked on eight points in the loss, while teammate Jessenia Uceda put down seven points.
Pool B at the U.S. Century Bank Arena at the Florida International University Campus.
Brazil (4-0) defeated Trinidad & Tobago (X-3) 3-0 (25-11,25-14,25-9).
Brazil: Caroline Gattaz led Brazil with 13 points, including six blocks and Adenizia Silva added 11 with three blocks. Regiane Bidias, Joyce Da Silva and Welissa Gonzaga each contributed 9 points.
Argentina (2-2) defeated Canada (1-3) 3-1 (25-16,25-22,23-25,25-17).
Argentina: Georgina Pineda led the way with 23 points and Leticia Boscacci added 14 tallies.
Canada: Tonya Mokelki had 12 points for Canada and Tammy Mahon and Nadine Alphonse each contributed eleven tallies.
The two marquee match-ups today are both at 8:00P.M with a USA vs. Puerto Rico in pool A and Brazil vs. Dominican Republic in pool B.
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