USA dominate Kenya, Japan defeats Dominican Republic

 

HAMMAMATSU, Japan, September 14, 2019 -  The U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team opened the FIVB World Cup by over-powering Kenya 25-14, 25-20, 25-14 on Saturday in Hamamatsu, Japan.

 

Opposite Annie Drews led Team USA with 14 points. Outside hitter Jordan Larson chipped in 12 points and outside hitter Kelsey Robinson contributed 12 points. 

In Yokohama, Japan defeated the Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-21, 25-11, 24-26, 25-14) behind the offensive contributions of Sarina Kogi and Yuku Ishi who scored 28 and 21 points, respectively.

Jineiry Martínez led the Dominicans with 12 points, followed by Bethania de la Cruz and Brayelin Martínez with 11 apiece and Gaila González who tallied 10 points.