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LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 11, 2022.-
Canada beat Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-15,
25-15, 25-22) to finish seventh place at the
Women’s U21 Pan American Cup at the Arena La Paz
in Baja California Sur.
Canada with 3-2 record and three consecutive
wins finishes seventh place in the event.
Dominican Republic with an overall 1-3 record
takes eighth place.
A late reaction from Dominican Republic in the
third set coming close to recovering from a six-
point deficit (15-21) might have extended the
action, but Canada’s determination pulled off a
straight set victory.
Canada’s offense in attacks ended with a huge
43-16 advantage as well as a comfortable 13-6
margin in points from serves. Canada committed
23 unforced errors against 12 from Dominican
Republic. Both teams scored 7 points on blocks.
Outside hitter Madyson Saris of Canada scored a
match-high of 21 points, leading in aces with 6
points. Outside hitter and team captain Emoni
Bush contributed with 15 points on 12 kills, one
block and two aces, while Sullie Sundara picked
up 12 points from 9 kills and 3 aces.
Setter Ariana Rodriguez and middle blocker
Vallery Martinez led Dominican Republic with 6
points each.
Carolyn O’Dwyer, Head Coach of Canada:
“We knew we were facing a strong team like
Dominican Republic, but we did a good job
executing our game plan, it was an awesome job
from the athletes. Two things stood out, a good
job from the service line putting a lot of
pressure on them and getting them out of system,
and we also did a good job attacking high and
deep and challenging them in some difficult digs”.
Madyson Saris, Top scorer of Canada:
“We prepared well for them, we saw lots of film
and we did a good job putting what we watched
into the game. Generally speaking, it was a
great experience for everyone playing
internationally”. |
