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PRESS RELEASE 27/06/2009


United States Blocks Guatemala  

MIAMI, Florida, June 27, 2009.- The United States improved to 2-0 in the Eighth Women’s Pan American Cup after dominating Guatemala 25-7, 25-12, 25-7 Saturday evening at the University of Miami’s BankUnited Center.

 

Nine different players scored the U.S. Cynthia Barboza and Jane Collymore each provided nine points in the victory, while Angie Pressey came off the bench to added eight points. Christa Harmotto charted eight points in the victory, followed by seven from Tayyiba Haneef-Park.

 

Guatemala (0-2) was led by Blanca E. Recinos Ocana tallied a team-high five points, all on kills. Aneliesse Bermester C. and Susana Alvarado Gomez each scored three points in the loss.

 

Team USA out-blocked Guatemala 12-0 and used a 9-1 service ace advantage to keep Guatemala out of system for much of the match.

 

 “You have to respect the game and all levels,” U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon said. “We look to improve with each game, regardless of the opponent. Guatemala fought hard and played hard, and there is a to.”

 

 “We have a really young team, and I am proud of how they competed against a team like the USA,” Guatemala Head Coach Julio Dominguez said. “This match will help the team for future matches in this tournament.”

 

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