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NORCECACH W: Puerto Rico tops Mexico to move into semifinals

by WoV
source: norceca.net; Photo: norceca.net

Puerto Rico earned a spot into Friday’s 2013 Visit Omaha NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship following its 25-16, 25-22, 25-19 quarterfinal victory over Mexico on Thursday evening at Ralston Arena.

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Puerto Rico vs Mexico

Puerto Rico will challenge Dominican Republic, which won Pool A and advanced directly to the semifinals, on Friday at 6 p.m. CT. Mexico will play Trinidad & Tobago in the fifth-place match on Saturday at 4 p.m. CT.

Aurea Cruz sparked Puerto Rico with 15 points and teammate Karina Ocasio added 12 points. Mexico was paced by Mexico was paced by Andrea Rangel’s eight points.

Puerto Rico out-served Mexico 7-3 in aces and held a slim 4-2 margin in blocks. The winners also built a 39-28 advantage in kills.

Follow news from this competition on NORCECA Championship 2013 W.

 

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