Mexico earns win over Barbados at U21 Pan Am Cup
Calgary, Aug. 07, 2025: Mexico proved too powerful on attack for
Barbados to handle today at the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American
Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near
Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
The final score was Mexico 3, Barbados 0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-17).
Mexico dominated the attack stats, 45-21, and led in blocks 5-4 and
aces 4-3. Mexico also made fewer errors 19-23.
It was Mexico’s first win of the tournament after a five-set defeat
against Puerto Rico and a 3-0 loss to Chile.
Erick Eduardo Hernández, Mexico’s head coach, said: “We are very
happy to have earned the victory in this match. I think it was
important for the boys to start building confidence. We hope they
continue performing well in the upcoming matches and give their all
on the court to make Mexico proud.”
Mexico’s Brandon Antonio Ramirez led all scoring with 15 points (14
kills and an ace).
Opposite Isaiah Francis of Barbados was his team’s top producer with
9 total. |