The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
05.13.2017 | Volleyball
The Americans defeated Cuba to advance to the final round of the Cup.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Head Coach Jerritt Elliott and the U.S. Women's Junior National Team advanced to the gold medal match of the Pan American Cup with its 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 30-32, 25-20) defeat over Cuba on Friday night.
The Americans will face Argentina in the gold medal match, but have already earned a berth into the 2017 FIVB Women's U20 World Championship.
Texas freshman Brionne Butler finished with seven kills on 15 error-less attacks and two blocks for nine points.
USA SCHEDULE
Group A
May 9: United States def. Argentina, 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 15-25, 25-25-21)
May 10: United States def. Dominican Republic, 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-22, 25-21)
Quarterfinals
May 11: United States def. Uruguay, 3-0 (25-10, 25-19, 25-17)
Semifinals
May 12: United States def. Cuba, 3-1 (25-17, 25-23, 30-32, 25-20)
Medal Round Matches
May 13: United States vs. Argentina
