USA vs. PUR
In the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament in Lincoln (Nebraska, USA), the home team knocked off Puerto Rico 25-14, 24-26, 25-12, 25-14 on Day 2.
The US National Team had seven players with at least five points in a balanced offensive match. Foluke Akinradewo stood out with 16 points. Karina Ocasio led Puerto Rico with a match-high 20 points.
The USA will face Dominican Republic (both have 2-0 record) in the final match of the tournament with the winners earning the honor to represent NORCECA at the 2016 Olympic Games.
Dominican Republic captured their second win by defeating Canada 25-27, 25-16, 26-24, 25-21. Gina Mambrú led Dominican ladies with 21 points, while Canada were paced by Tabitha Love with 13.
Dominican Republic and USA will conclude the tournament in game on Saturday (3:00 CET) to decide Rio participants.
NORCECA Qualification Round / Round robin / Day 2
| Game | Date/Time | Teams | Set | Result per set | Stats | Videos | ||
| 3rd game | 08. 01. 2016 17:00 | Canada ( W ) | VS | Dominican ( W ) | 1:3 | 27:25; 16:25; 24:26; 21:25 | ||
| 4th game | 08. 01. 2016 19:00 | USA ( W ) | VS | Puerto Rico ( W ) | 3:1 | 25:14; 24:26; 25:12; 25:14 | ||
To see standings, results, stats, videos, etc, visit our Olympic Games 2016 W page.
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