International Final Set: Dominicans vs Puerto Rico

06/27/2018


Undefeated Club Dominican Republic (8-0) to take on Club Puerto Rico (7-1) for a chance to face off against the winner of the 18 Open Final for the 2018 AAU World Championship

ORLANDO, Fla (June 27, 2018) Day three of competition concluded pool play, with Club Dominican Republic still undefeated (8-0) heading into championship play tomorrow.  Club Dominican Republic continues its dominance, still undefeated after three days of competition and has not dropped a set yet.
 
Club Brazil fought hard but fell to the Dominicans in two sets in the morning session (25-17, 25-23).   Erika Asencio and Natalia Martinez contributed with the heaviest load of the Dominican offense with 9 and 8 points, respectively, against Brazil.

Then, They cruised to a victory to close out their day with a win over Australia (25-7, 2512).  Yanlis Feliz had 7 points for the Dominican Republic while Asencio and Flormarie Colon each chipped in with 5 points against Australia.
 
Next up for the Dominicans is a chance to take home the International title tomorrow as they meet up with Club Puerto Rico (7-1)  at 9:30am at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.  Club Puerto Rico cruised in its two matches today with two-set wins over Club Slovenia (25-14, 25-13) and Club Colombia (25-17, 25-12). 
 
The winner of the International Final then goes on to play the winner of the 18 Open Final for the 2018 AAU World Championship.
 
The International Final (9:30am) 18 Open Final (11:00am) and World Championship (1:00pm) will be streamed live on ESPN+ (formerly WATCHESPN).