The preliminary round of the 2025 NORCECA Women’s Final Six wrapped up with Mexico staging a dramatic comeback, the USA maintaining an unbeaten record, and Canada securing a thrilling victory over Cuba.
Mexico rallied from a set down to defeat the Dominican Republic 3-1 (21-25, 26-24, 26-24, 25-23), clinching second place with a 4-1 record. Hosts Aime Topete (14 points) and Samantha Bricio (10) led the charge, while Madeline Guillen topped the Dominicans with 19 points.
The USA continued their flawless run (5-0) with a straight-sets sweep of Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-13). Samantha Francis and Claire Chaussee each scored 12 points, while Paola Santiago led Puerto Rico with 13.
Canada completed the night with a thrilling 3-2 comeback win against Cuba, overcoming a two-set deficit to win 14-25, 14-25, 27-25, 25-19, 15-11. Emma Boyd led all scorers with 19 points, supported by Sydney Grills’ 14. Cuba’s Whitney James was the top performer for her side with 16 points.
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The semifinals are now set: USA will face the Dominican Republic, while Mexico takes on Puerto Rico. Canada and Cuba will battle for fifth place.
