Puerto Rico extends their winning streak at the NORCECA Women’s Final Four

MANATÍ, Puerto Rico, July 19th, 2025.-Puerto Rico swept Trinidad and Tobago (25-17, 25-9, 25-) to extend their winning streak at the NORCECA Women’s Final Four at the Juan Aubin Cruz Abreu Coliseum.

Trinidad and Tobago started strong with a three-point lead (11-8) forcing Puerto Rico to call for their first time out. The set was leveled but Puerto Rico prevailed 25-17. After making changes for set two, Puerto Rico kept their dominance in attacks and serves for a straight set win.

Puerto Rico held a huge 41-17 advantage in kills, 7-2 in blocks and 9-0 in aces, while committing 16 unforced errors against 18 from Trinidad and Tobago.

Outside hitter Paola Santiago led the offense for Puerto Rico with 12 points while Valeria Vazquez contributed with 9 points. Destiny Leon was the best scorer for Trinidad and Tobago with 8 points.

Paola Santiago, outside hitter from Puerto Rico: “It feels incredible to play in front of the Puerto Rican fans; representing Puerto Rico in Puerto Rico is a dream come true. We always come to every match with the mentality of winning and giving our best performance, and we were all taken by surprise by Trinidad and Tobago’s intensity until the 17th point on the first set, but we managed to capitalize on those last points. We must prepare our serves better and play hard. Mexico is a great team, and it’s going to be a great battle.

Destiny Leon, middle blocker from Trinidad and Tobago: “We tried our best and did a very good job on the first set and I think once we get more training, and we can watch films and the other teams that will be able to come against them and perform better. Once we take the time and practice tomorrow and really focus, we can come against Costa Rica and put up a fight.”

Puerto Rico is looking for a three-peat and will play for the championship of the NORCECA Women’s Final Four against Mexico while Trinidad and Tobago will face Costa Rica for the third place.

Participating teams will be awarded FIVB World Ranking points valid for the qualification process to the 2026 FIVB Volleyball Nations League and the FIVB World Championship 2027. Additionally, the champion team will earn the qualification to the Senior’s NORCECA Women Olympic Continental Championship.