The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
Elliott’s Team USA wins gold, advances to World Championship
05.13.2017 | Volleyball
Texas Head Coach Jerritt Elliott led Team USA to four wins in four days to advance to the FIVB U20 Women’s World Championship.
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica – Texas Volleyball Head Coach Jerritt Elliott led the U20 U.S. Women's National Team to the gold medal of the Pan American Cup after defeating Argentina, 3-0 (27-25, 25-22, 25-22) on Saturday night in Costa Rica.
Team USA won four matches in four days, defeating Argentina, Uruguay, Cuba, and Argentina again to win the gold medal.
Texas freshman Brionne Butler finished with four kills and one block for five points in the match.
The FIVB U20 Women's World Championship will take place in Cordoba and Boca del Rio, Mexico from July 14-23.
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 def. Argentina, 3-0 (27-25, 25-22, 25-22)
