Venezuela Wins Over Trinidad and Tobago

COLIMA, Mexico, August 7, 2025 – Venezuela earned a 3-0 victory over Trinidad and Tobago (25-17, 25-16, 25-12) in the XXII Women’s Pan American Cup in Colima, Mexico.

With this result, Venezuela finished pool B in third place with 2-2 record and advanced to quarterfinals. Trinidad and Tobago with 0-4 will play for positions 7-10.

Venezuela led in attacks 42-22, in blocks 10-5, and in serves 7-0.

Venezuela’s attack was led by Mariangel Vivas, who had 15 points, Nelmaira Valdez with 13, and Roslandy Acosta with 11.

For Trinidad and Tobago, Shannon Thompson scored nine points, and Destiny Leon added another six.

Adrian Fiorenza, Venezuela´s coach: “Today we were more consistent, the team was calm, and we were able to receive the ball well, which is key, the scoring opened up in the end, giving us the opportunity to rotate all the players, which is important in this type of physically demanding competition. We are very happy with the victory.”

Deon Hutchinson, Trinidad and Tobago’s coach: “This was our team's best game so far in the tournament, the team isn't in the position we thought it would be, we brought in a very young libero, and she's under pressure due to the type of competition. The captain has played very well, as have the new players we have. I think the team will continue to improve as they continue to play.”