Canada opens with victory over Cuba

Canada began their Women’s NORCECA Championship campaign with victory over Cuba 3-2 (25-22, 18-25, 22-25, 25-20, 15-12) at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Mexico. In a match with long rallies, the score was tied on several occasions, with points going back and forth. The first set was the slowest while it took time for both teams get into their own rhythm. Cuba powered up in the second set while the third set was once again close.

Canada found better opportunities in the fourth to extend to the tie-breaker; with several consecutive unforced errors by Cuba, Canada managed a three point lead and finished winning.  Despites Cuba’s lead in spikes (62-25), Canada prevailed scoring on 37 Cuban errors and advantage in blocking (19-14). In aces, Cuba had a one point advantage 5-4. Opposite Tabitha Love led Canada scorers with 21 points, on 14 kills, 6 blocks and 1 ace.