Lauren Paolini
The win saw USA finish the tournament with a 4-1 record for 10 points while the Dominicans dropped to 1-4 and ended on three points.
The medals will be decided in the final match of the tournament when Japan (nine points) face Brazil (12 points).
It was the first time USA and the Dominican Republic had met in the World Grand Champions Cup. USA had a 12-2 record in FIVB events against the Dominicans going into the match
USA beat the Dominican Republic twice earlier this year – in the finals of the Pan American Cup and the NORCECA Championship.
Lauren Paolini was the top scorer in the match with 19 points, while Kelly Murphy and Jordan Larson–Burbach had 16.
Gina Mambru led the Dominican Republic with 17 points followed by Brayelin Martinez with 10.
USA outblocked their opponents 16-8 and out-aced them 8-2. The Dominicans committed 21 errors to the Americans’ 20.
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