USA wins Pool C with best points-ratio

TIJUANA, Mexico, July 7, 2010 – USA defeated Mexico in consecutive frames (25-19, 25-16, 25-23) to win Pool C and a berth in the semifinals of the NORCECA Women’s Junior Continental Championship. The Americans recorded a points-ratio of 2.296 (225-98) the highest among the pool’s winners.

Jane Croson was the best scorer of the winners with 12 points followed by Kelly Reeves and Carly Wopat who registered 11 tallies apiece. Mexicans Andrea Rangel and Samantha Bricio recorded 16 and 10 respectively for the defeated side.

“Our reception was good and it allowed us to establish our quick attacks,” USA Coach Robert Browning said. “That was the key for us. We had good reception even though Mexico executed good serves. We have a lot of respect for a team like Mexico.”

Wopat added: “Both teams played well and we are excited about the victory. It was a lot of fun.”

Mexican Coach Alfredo Bernal commented: “USA executed strong serves and we had a lot of difficulties in our reception which affected our concentration. We played better in the third set but failed with some serves in key moments.”