SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 21, 2024.- Canada defeated the United States 3-1 (26-24, 26-24, 26-28, 25-19), in the gold medal match retaining their title in the Men’s Pan American Volleyball Cup that ended on Sunday at the “Ricardo Arias” National Volleyball Pavilion.
The United States had a better performance in attacks 54-50 and in serves 6-5, while the Canadians held advantage in blocks 11-7.
Isaac Heslinga with 16 points was the top scorer of Canada helped by team captain Jesse Elser with 15 and Jordan Canham who added 14. The United States had Gabriel García as their top scorer with 20 points, followed by Daniel Wetter with 11, while Cooper Robinson and Brett Wildman contributed 9 points each.
Glenn Hoag, coach of Canada: I knew it was going to be a very difficult final against the United States, which is a very good team, my boys played very focused and were very disciplined in terms of blocking and defense and also, we limited their offense, so I am very happy that we return home with the trophy.
Andy Read, United States coach: We should have won one of the first two sets, but I have to give credit to the boys because we were able to win the third set and we had a chance in the fourth, my congratulations to Canada, they are a very professional and very tactical team, and they deserved the victory.