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August 17, 2015 

Brazil Earns Gold with Win over Argentina

RENO, USA (Aug. 17, 2015) – Brazil lost its first set of the tournament, but came away with the victory and gold medal at the Pan American Cup on Monday at the Reno Events Center. Brazil defeated Argentina, 22-25, 35-33, 25-17, 25-21 to finish the tournament 5-0 and 15-1 in sets. Brazil got a measure of revenge for its loss to Argentina at the Pan American Games. Argentina finished 4-1. Brazil opposite Alan Souza was named the tournament MVP. Argentina’s first-set win was Brazil’s first set loss of the tournament.  More  Español

August 17, 2015 

Mexico Defeats United States for Fifth Place

RENO, USA (Aug. 17, 2015) – Mexico played strong defense and took advantage of 32 U.S. scoring errors in a 25-23, 25-20, 25-23 Pan American Cup victory on Monday at the Reno Events Center. Mexico (2-3) finishes the tournament in fifth while the U.S. (2-3) places sixth.  The U.S. led the match in spikes (38-35) while Mexico led in aces (3-2). The teams tied in blocks (5-5). Twenty of the United States’ 32 scoring errors came on serves. Mexico gave up 21 points on errors. Mexico’s hitting efficiency was .264 while the United States’ was .239. Opposite Daniel Vargas led Mexico with 13 points on 12 spikes and one block. More  Español

August 17, 2015 

Venezuela Outlasts Canada for Bronze Medal

RENO, USA (Aug. 17, 2015) – Venezuela and Canada battled for five sets before the South Americans pulled out the 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, 17-25, 19-17 win on Sunday for the bronze medal at the Pan American Cup at the Reno Events Center. Venezuela finishes the tournament in third at 4-2 and will head to the FIVB World Cup in September to try to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Games. Canada finishes fourth at 3-3. After the teams split the first four sets, the fifth set was a battle back and forth. With the score tied 13-13, Venezuela took the first match point on Canada’s hitting error, but then Venezuela served out of bounds. Venezuela took match point two more times before Canada took its first match point at 17-16.  More  Español

August 17, 2015 

Puerto Rico Fights Back for Seventh Place

RENO, USA (Aug. 17, 2015) – Puerto Rico fought back from two sets down to defeat Dominican Republic, 17-25, 22-15, 25-17, 25-23, 15-11 on Monday in the Pan American Cup seventh-place match. Puerto Rico (1-4) got its first victory of the tournament to finish seventh while Dominican Republic (1-5) was eighth. More  Español

 

August 16, 2015 

Brazil Reaches Pan American Cup Gold Medal Match

RENO, USA (Aug. 16, 2015) – Brazil swept Venezuela, 28-26, 25-18, 25-20 on Sunday to advance to the final of the Pan American Cup and set up a re-match of the final of the Pan American Games just a few weeks ago.  Brazil (4-0) will play Argentina (4-0) in Monday’s gold medal match. Different Brazil and Argentina men’s teams also met in the gold medal match of the Pan American Games on July 26 in Toronto. Argentina won the gold in that match. Venezuela (3-2) will play Canada (3-2) in the bronze medal match. In Sunday’s match against Venezuela, Brazil led in spikes (41-34), blocks (7-5) and aces (6-3). More  Español

August 16, 2015 

Strong Performances Carry Argentina to Win

RENO, USA (Aug. 16, 2015) – Argentina got 23 points from opposite Frederico Martina and 13 points from three other players and took advantage of 25 errors by Canada to defeat the North Americans, 25-19, 25-22, 23-25, 25-21 at the Pan American Cup on Sunday at the Reno Events Center. Argentina (4-0) will play in Monday’s gold medal match. Canada (3-2) will play for bronze.  Argentina got great offensive production from Martina, who scored on a match-high 20 attacks and a match-high three blocks. Outside hitters Juan Villarruel and Lisandro Zanotti along with middle blocker Pablo Guzman all finished with 13 points. More  

August 16, 2015 
United States Holds off Surging Puerto Rico

RENO, USA (Aug. 16, 2015) – Playing its second five-set match in as many days, the United States came out on the winning side on Sunday, defeating Puerto Rico, 25-21, 25-15, 22-25, 28-30, 15-9 at the Pan American Cup at the Reno Event Center. The United States (2-3) will play Mexico (1-4) at 3 p.m. on Sunday in the fifth-place match. Puerto Rico (0-4) will play Dominican Republic (1-4) for seventh place. The U.S. men’s team may have been a little dejected after losing a five-set match to Canada late on Saturday, which took them out of the running for a medal. But they did not show any signs of fatigue in the first two sets, running away with wins. But Puerto Rico stepped up its level in the third and fourth sets and the U.S.  More  Español 

August 16, 2015 

Mexico Downs Dominican Republic

RENO, USA (Aug. 16, 2015) – Mexico summoned the energy needed to defeat Dominican Republic, 25-16, 25-19, 25-23 on Sunday at the Pan American Cup. Mexico (1-3) will play in Monday’s fifth-place match against either the United States or Puerto Rico. Dominican Republic (1-3) will play for seventh place.  Playing with enthusiasm, Mexico led in kills (49-32) and blocks (7-5) while Dominican Republic led in aces (3-1). Mexico’s hitting efficiency. More  Español

 

August 15, 2015 
Canada Comes out on Top of Battle with U.S.

RENO, USA (Aug. 15, 2015) – Cross-boarder rivals Canada and United States battled it out on Saturday, with Canada pulling out the five-set victory, 27-29, 25-18, 25-21, 20-25, 19-17 in the quarterfinals of the Pan American Cup at the Reno Events Center. Canada (3-1) will play Argentina (3-0) in Sunday’s semifinals. The United States (1-3) will play Puerto Rico for fifth-eighth place. A tension-filled fifth set saw Canada reach match point first at 14-13 with a tip from Nick Del Bianco, but Greg Petty responded with a kill. Canada reached a second match point with a spike, but then served the next ball out of bounds. More  Español

 

August 15, 2015 

Venezuela Vaults over Dominican Republic

RENO, USA (Aug. 15, 2015) – Venezuela earned a spot in the semifinals of the Pan American Cup with a 23, 17, 20 win over Dominican Republic on Saturday at the Reno Events Center. Venezuela (3-1) will play Brazil (3-0) in Sunday’s semifinals while Dominican Republic (1-3) will play Mexico for fifth-eighth place. Dominican Republic struggled to stay focused against a physical Venezuelan team, even though Venezuela gave up 27 points on errors while Dominican Republic gave up only 16. Venezuela led in kills (47-25), blocks (8-7) and aces (4-1). Venezuela’s hitting efficiency was .333 while Dominican Republic hit .113. Venezuela outside hitter Wilner Rivas led all scorers with 20 points on a match-high 17 spikes . More  Español

August 14, 2015 
Argentina beats USA to advance to Semfinals

RENO, USA (Aug. 14, 2015) – Argentina advanced to the semifinals of the Pan American Cup with a 25-21, 25-22, 24-26, 25-23 win over the United States on Friday at the Reno Events Center. Argentina (3-0) won Pool B and will advance straight to Sunday’s semifinals. The U.S. (2-1) finished third in Pool B and will play Canada (2-1) in the 7 p.m. quarterfinal on Saturday. The U.S. team has only been practicing together a short time and Argentina took advantage of its weaknesses, particularly in passing. Argentina led in spikes (54-49) and scored on 37 U.S. errors while committing 22. The U.S. led in blocks (14-5) and aces (7-3).  More  Español

August 14, 2015 

Brazil advances to Semifinals

RENO, USA (Aug. 14, 2015) – Brazil secured its spot in the semifinals with a 25-17, 25-19, 25-23 win over Canada on Thursday at the Pan American Cup at the Reno Events Center. Brazil (3-0), which is using the Pan American Cup to prepare for the FIVB Under-23 World Championship, will advance directly to Sunday’s semifinals. Canada (2-1) will play in Saturday’s quarterfinals. Brazil led Canada in spikes (49-38) and blocks (9-2). The teams tied in aces (2-2) and Canada scored 17 points off Brazil errors while committing 15. Brazil’s hitting efficiency was .  More  Español

August 14, 2015 
Venezuela earns a spot in the Pan Am quarterfinals

RENO, USA (Aug. 14, 2015) – Venezuela assured itself a spot in the quarterfinals with a 25-15, 20-25, 25-20, 25-17 win over Mexico on Friday at the Pan American Cup at the Reno Events Center. The victory assures Venezuela (2-1) of a spot in at least the quarterfinals, which will be played on Saturday. Mexico (0-3) will play for 5th-8th place starting on Sunday. Almost every player on Venezuela’s roster started at least one set as it led Mexico in spikes (51-40), blocks (9-8) and aces (6-1). More  Español

 

August 14, 2015 

Dominican Republic advances to Quarterfinals

RENO, USA (Aug. 14, 2015) – Dominican Republic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Pan American Cup with a 25-22, 25-22, 25-19 win over Puerto Rico on Friday at the Reno Events Center. Dominican Republic (1-2) will play in one quarterfinal on Saturday. Puerto Rico (0-3) will play for 5th-8th place starting on Sunday.   More  Español

August 13, 2015 
U.S. Shows New Lineup in Win over Mexico

RENO, USA (Aug. 13, 2015) – The United States used a new lineup and got better results as it defeated Mexico, 30-28, 25-22, 27-25 in a Pan American Cup pool play match on Thursday at the Reno Events Center. The U.S. (1-1) will wrap up pool play on Friday against Argentina (2-0). Mexico (0-2) will face Venezuela (1-1). The pool winner will advance straight to Sunday’s semifinals while the second- and third-place teams will compete Saturday in the quarterfinals. U.S. head coach Jeff Nygaard used a different lineup on Thursday than he used in Wednesday’s loss to Venezuela. More  Español

August 13, 2015 

Brazil Beats Out Puerto Rico

RENO, USA (Aug. 13, 2015) – In a match that was emotional at times, Brazil took a 25-22, 25-22, 25-14 victory over Puerto Rico in Pan American Cup pool play on Thursday at the Reno Events Center. Brazil (2-0) will finish pool play on Friday against Canada (2-0). Puerto Rico (0-2) will look for its first win against Dominican Republic (0-2). Puerto Rico kept close to the South Americans in the first two sets as both teams showed great fire and emotion. In the third set, Brazil opened up a 15-8 lead and Puerto Rico let the pressure get to it, drawing a red card. More  Español

August 13, 2015 

Argentina Offense Defeats Venezuela

RENO, USA (Aug. 13, 2015) – Argentina showed its strengths as it defeated Venezuela, 25-23, 25-21, 25-21 in a pool play match on Thursday at the Reno Events Center. Argentina (2-0) will finish pool play on Friday against the United States. Venezuela (1-1) will play Mexico. Argentina led in spikes (49-35) and aces (3-1). Venezuela the blocking 7-4 and also scored on 22 Argentina errors while committing 19. Argentina’s hitting efficiency was .389 while Venezuela’s was .276. Argentina outside hitter Lisandro Zanotti led all scorers with 15 points on 12 spikes and a match-high three aces. More  Español

August 13, 2015 

Canada Holds off Dominican Republic

RENO, USA (Aug. 13, 2015) – A Dominican Republic comeback came up just a little short as Canada won its second Pan American Cup pool play match, 25-18, 25-21, 27-29, 17-25, 15-13 on Thursday at the Reno Events Center.  Canada (2-0) will conclude pool play on Friday against Brazil. Dominican Republic (0-2) will face Puerto Rico. After Canada won the first two sets and held two match points in the third. But a combination of errors by Canada and Dominican plays gave the Caribbean country the 29-27. It held the momentum and took a 14-6 lead in the fourth set and went on to a relatively easy victory. More  Español

August 12, 2015 

Venezuela defeats United States

RENO, USA (Aug. 12, 2015) – Canada put together a strong match and swept Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-19) in their Pan American Cup pool play match on Wednesday at the Reno Events Center. Both teams will continue pool play on Thursday, when Canada will face Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will take on Brazil. Canada’s serving was especially tough as it led in aces, 9-2, led by opposite Adam Schouten who had four. Canada led in blocking (12-7) and in spikes (38-28). Puerto Rico scored on 23 Canada errors while committing 16. Schouten led all scorers with 18 points on 12 spikes. More  Español

August 12, 2015 

Canada Pushes Past Puerto Rico

RENO, USA (Aug. 12, 2015) – Canada put together a strong match and swept Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-20,25-21, 25-19) in their Pan American Cup pool play match on Wednesday at the Reno Events Center. Both teams will continue pool play on Thursday, when Canada will face Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico will take on Brazil. Canada’s serving was especially tough as it led in aces, 9-2, led by opposite Adam Schouten who had four. Canada led in blocking (12-7) and in spikes (38-28). Puerto Rico scored on 23 Canada errors while committing 16. Schouten led all scorers with 18 points on 12 spikes. More  Español

August 12, 2015 

Brazil with strong opening at Pan Am Cup

RENO, USA (Aug. 12, 2013) – Brazil played a strong opening match in defeating the Dominican Republic, 25-19, 25-21, 25-22 in their Pan American Cup pool play match on Wednesday at the Reno Events Center. Both teams will continue pool play on Thursday when Brazil will face Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic takes on Canada. Brazil dominated at the net, leading in spikes (50-36) and blocks (9-2). The Dominican Republic led in aces (3-2) and took advantage of 21 Brazil errors while committing 14. Brazil received balanced scoring from its roster. Outside hitters Douglas Souza and Eduardo Barreto each finished with 12 points. Souza had 11 spikes and Barreto finished with 10. Middle blocker Leandro Santos scored 11 points.  More  Español

August 12, 2015 
Argentina defeats Mexico in Pan Am opener

RENO, USA (Aug. 12, 2015) – Argentina defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-22, 25-18, 20-25, 25-15) on Wednesday in the opening pool play match of the Pan American Cup at the Reno Events Center. Tournament pool play will continue on Thursday when Argentina will face Venezuela and Mexico will play the United States. More  Español

 

August 11, 2015 

Teams Hope to Gain Experience at Pan American Cup

RENO, USA (Aug. 11, 2015) – Seven of eight teams have arrived in Reno for the 2015 Pan American Cup. The eighth team, Venezuela, is scheduled to arrive Tuesday night to begin competition on Wednesday at the Reno Events Center. Many of the teams competing have young players, or a mix of young and more experienced athletes. The head coaches shared their thoughts at the start of the tournament. U.S. head coach Jeff Nygaard “This is our second week of being together as a team. I think we've done some great team-building. We've got guys on the team that respond really well to direction. More  Español

 

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