The U.S. Men’s Pan American Games Team concluded their journey with a sixth-place finish against Puerto Rico in Lima, Peru. Although the team fell short, the game showcased the potential of every player on the U.S. roster, as each of them started at least one set.
A Closer Look at the Game
Puerto Rico had the advantage in kills and aces, while the U.S. led in blocks. The U.S. made 33 scoring errors compared to Puerto Rico’s 27. Starting outside hitter, Sam Holt, led the U.S. with 11 points, followed closely by Colton Cowell with 10 points.
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The U.S. team lineup consisted of Joe Worsley as the setter, James Shaw as the opposite, Cowell and Holt as outside hitters, Tommy Carmody and Price Jarman as middle blockers, and Kupono Fey as the libero. As the game progressed, the U.S. made strategic substitutions, bringing in players like Josh Tuaniga, Brenden Sander, David Wieczorek, and Kyle Ensing to strengthen their lineup.
Notable Performances
Puerto Rico’s Captain, Maurice Torres, who previously played for the USA Volleyball Youth and Junior National Teams and Pepperdine University, emerged as the game’s top scorer with 23 points.
U.S. Men’s Pan American Games Team Roster
- Tommy Carmody (MB 6-10, Orland Park, Ill., Pepperdine)
- Price Jarman (MB, 6-9, Las Vegas, Nev., BYU)
- Kyle Ensing (Opp, 6-7, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State)
- James Shaw (Opp, 6-8, Woodside, Calif., Stanford)
- Joe Worsley (S, 6-1, Moraga, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii)
- Colton Cowell (OH, 6-2, Makawao, Hawaii, Univ. of Hawaii)
- Sam Holt (OH, 6-7, Cincinnati, Ohio, Cal State Northridge)
- Josh Tuaniga (S, 6-3, Long Beach, Calif., Long Beach State)
- David Wieczorek (Opp, 6-8, Chicago Ill., Pepperdine)
- Brenden Sander (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., BYU)
- Brendan Schmidt (MB, 6-8, O’Fallon, Mo., McKendree)
- Kupono Fey (L, 6-5, Honolulu, Hawaii, Univ. of Hawaii)
Head Coach: Milan Zarkovic
Assistant Coach: Mark Hulse
Team Manager: Jon Parry
Athletic Trainer: Brett Bierdmann
Schedule/Results
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Here is an overview of the U.S. Men’s Pan American Games Team’s journey during the tournament’s pool play:
- July 31: Chile def USA, 25-17, 25-17, 17-25, 25-22
- July 31: Brazil def Mexico, 25-23, 25-19, 22-25, 25-22
- Aug. 1: USA def Mexico, 26-24, 25-22, 25-23
- Aug. 1: Brazil def Chile, 25-18, 22-25, 25-16, 25-17
- Aug. 2: Chile def Mexico, 3-1
- Aug. 2: Brazil def USA, 3-2
- Aug. 3: Classification matches and semifinals
- Aug. 4: Finals
FAQs
Q: How did the U.S. Men’s Pan American Games Team perform in their final game against Puerto Rico?
A: The team finished sixth after a competitive match against Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico emerged victorious with a score of 22-25, 25-21, 25-22, 20-25, 15-8.
Q: Who were the standout players for the U.S. team?
A: Sam Holt led the U.S. team with 11 points, while Colton Cowell contributed 10 points.
Q: Which player from Puerto Rico stood out in the game?
A: Puerto Rico’s Captain, Maurice Torres, was the top scorer of the match with 23 points.
Summary
In the U.S. Men’s Pan American Games Team’s journey, they finished sixth after a hard-fought battle against Puerto Rico. The team showcased the skills of every player on the roster, and standout performances from Sam Holt and Colton Cowell added excitement to the game. Although they didn’t reach the podium, the team displayed great talent and determination throughout the tournament.
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