The 2024 South American Women’s Club Championship begins in Bauru, Brazil, with the defending champions Dentil/Praia Clube securing a commanding win against Athletico Barbato from Uruguay. The Brazilian squad, which triumphed in the previous year’s championship held in Uberlandia, dominated the match with a straight-set victory (25-12, 25-9, 25-7).
Priscila Souza led the scoring for Dentil/Praia Clube with 16 points, earning the title of the match’s best player. Teammates Tainara and Milka Medeiros also made significant contributions, scoring 12 and 8 points respectively. Despite a strong defensive effort by Athletico Barbato, led by Camila de Freitas with 5 points, the Uruguayan team struggled to counter the Brazilian team’s powerful attacks and effective serves.
The championship’s host team, Sesi Vôlei Bauru, also celebrated a victory in front of their home crowd at Arena Paulo Skaf. They easily overcame the Bolivian team San Martín with a 3-0 win (25-7, 25-5, 25-12), demonstrating their dominance from the start. Fran, the opposite of Sesi Vôlei Bauru, was the top scorer with 10 points, guiding her team to a smooth victory.
The tournament continued with interesting clash between Sesi Vôlei Bauru and Gerdau/Minas. Additionally, the preliminary round featured a match between Regatas Lima from Peru and Atlético Barbato, setting the stage for more competitive volleyball action in Bauru.
Pool A
Dentil/Praia Clube vs. Athletico Barbato 3-0 (25-12, 25-9, 25-7)
Pool B
Sesi Vôlei Bauru vs. San Martín 3-0 (25-7, 25-5, 25-12)
