In a thrilling final, the Dominican Republic emerged victorious against the United States, winning the gold medal in the NORCECA Women Final Six Pan American Cup. The match, held at the “Ricardo Arias” National Volleyball Pavilion in the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center, extended to five sets, concluding with a score of 3-2 (25-15, 17-25, 23-25, 25-16, 15-11).
Alondra Tapia contributed 13 points, while Bethania De La Cruz and Jineiry Martínez each added 11. For the United States, Merritt Beason scored 15 points, with Sarah Franklin and Khori Louis adding 11 each.
Mexico Secures Bronze Against Puerto Rico
Mexico clinched the bronze medal by defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 (26-24, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21). Karina Flores was the top scorer for Mexico with 18 points, followed by Sofía Maldonado with 16 and Uxue Guereca with 11. Grace López was the standout for Puerto Rico, scoring 29 points, with Paola Santiago and Stephanie Rivera adding 10 and 9 points respectively.
Brayelin Martínez Named MVP
Brayelin Martínez (Dominican Republic) was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament, finishing with 70 points from 58 attacks, 9 blocks, and 3 aces. Other notable awards included:
- Best Spiker: Abagayle Guezen (Canada)
- Second Best Spiker: Brayelin Martínez (Dominican Republic)
- Best Blocker: Neira Ortiz (Puerto Rico)
- Second Best Blocker: Lisvel Eve Mejía (Dominican Republic)
- Best Libero: Shara Venegas (Puerto Rico)
- Best Receiver: Paola Santiago (Puerto Rico)
- Best Scorer: Grace López (Puerto Rico)
- Best Opposite: Alondra Tapia (Dominican Republic)
- Best Server: Emoni Busch (Canada)
- Best Setter: Kamerynn Miner (USA)