June 5th. 2026
Puerto Rico Opens Strong and Sweeps Costa Rica in Final Four Debut

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 5, 2026.- Puerto Rico opened its 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four campaign on the right foot, delivering a solid performance as tournament hosts and defeating Costa Rica in straight sets (25–19, 25–16, 25–12). After taking the first two sets, Puerto Rico started the third with full control, jumping to a 10–4 lead following a kill by Decelise Champion from the left side. The home team continued to build its advantage to 20–9 with an attack by Valeria Rosado, also from zone four. Puerto Rico reached set point with a comfortable 24–11 lead thanks to an effective block and sealed the set — and the match — 25–12.  More  Español

June 5th. 2026
Mexico Opens the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four with a Straight‑Set Victory Over Cuba

PONCE, Puerto Rico, June 5, 2026.- México opened the 2026 NORCECA Women’s Final Four with a strong performance, defeating Cuba in straight sets (25–19, 25–10, 25–23) at the Salvador Dijols Coliseum. Mexico took control early in the match. After securing the first set, the team dominated the second, building a 22–9 lead thanks to a back‑row attack and an ace by Samantha Bricio. A Cuban attack error sealed the 2–0 advantage. Cuba showed its best rhythm in the third set, improving its play at the net. Two consecutive blocks tied the score at 16. More  Español

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