The U.S. Men’s National Team faced a tough loss against the Dominican Republic at the Pan American Cup in Gatineau, Canada. The Dominican Republic dominated the match, winning with a score of 25-14, 25-12, 25-19.
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A Challenging Match
The Dominican Republic’s strong serving and hitting proved to be a challenge for the U.S. Men’s National Team. The Caribbean side recorded 41 kills and seven aces, while the United States managed 21 kills and no aces. In addition, the Dominican Republic led in blocks with a score of 5-4.
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U.S. Team Captain Jonah Seif acknowledged the Dominicans’ aggressive play and the team’s own hesitancy. He emphasized the need to refocus and prioritize their upcoming match against Cuba.
Standout Performances
Despite the loss, outside hitter Jake Langlois led the U.S. with seven points, including six kills and one block. Middle blockers Mitch Stahl and Jeff Jendryk, as well as opposite Arvis Greene, each contributed four points.
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The Dominican Republic’s Elvis Contreras and Wilfrido Hernandez were the top scorers of the match, with 13 points each.
U.S. Roster for the Men’s Pan American Cup
For those interested in the U.S. Men’s National Team roster for the Pan American Cup, here is the list of players:
- Price Jarman (MB, 6-9, Las Vegas, N.Y., BYU)
- Mitch Stahl (MB, 6-7, Chambersburg, Pa., UCLA)
- Jeff Jendryk (MB, 6-10, Wheaton, Ill., Loyola of Chicago)
- Arvis Greene (Opp, 6-7, Los Angeles, Calif., Cal State Northridge)
- Brenden Sander (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., BYU)
- Jake Langlois (MB, 6-10, San Jose, Calif., BYU)
- Jonah Seif (S, 6-6, Thousand Oaks, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
- Jake Arnitz (OH, 6-7, Yorba Linda, Calif., UCLA)
- Kyle Ensing (Opp, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State)
- David Wieczorek (OH, 6-8, Chicago, Ill., Pepperdine)
- Scott Stadick (MB, 7-0, Watertown, Wis., UC Irvine)
- Michael Saeta (S, 6-5, Pasadena, Calif., UC Irvine)
- Larry Tuileta (L, 6-2, Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii)
- Evan Enriques (L, 6-2, Punalu’u, Hawaii, Stanford)
FAQs
Q: What was the final score of the match between the U.S. Men’s National Team and the Dominican Republic?
A: The Dominican Republic won the match with a score of 25-14, 25-12, 25-19.
Q: Who were the top scorers of the match?
A: The Dominican Republic’s Elvis Contreras and Wilfrido Hernandez each scored 13 points, making them the top scorers of the match.
Conclusion
Although the U.S. Men’s National Team faced a challenging defeat against the Dominican Republic, they are determined to regroup and focus on their upcoming match against Cuba. The team acknowledges the areas they need to improve on and remains committed to giving their best performance in the Pan American Cup.
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