PONCE, Puerto Rico, October 10, 2025.- Dominican Republic won the Bronze Medal at the NORCECA Men’s Final Six after a straight set win over Mexico (25-23, 25-21, 25-22) at the Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium.
Dominican Republic finished in third place with a 3-4 win-loss record, to win their first medal in the tournament’s history. Mexico ended with a 4-3 record and fourth place.
The Dominican Republic started strong in the first set (6-3) and maintained a six-point lead until mid-set (17–11). Mexico came from behind and tied the score at 22–22. Two consecutive errors from Mexico gave the Dominicans set point, and they ultimately won the set 25–23.
The Dominican Republic kept its momentum with a 9-5 margin at the start of the second set, maintaining a comfortable 17–12 lead. Mexico pushed back, and two consecutive points from Ridl Garay tied the action at 20–20. The Dominican offense prevailed, winning the set 25–21.”
With great defense and assertive attacks, the Dominican Republic led all the way through the third set. Mexico gained momentum and tied the score at 20–20, but the Dominicans ultimately won the set 25–22 and the Bronze Medal.
Dominican Republic led in attacks 38-37 and blocks 7-5 while Mexico dominated in serves 6-2. Dominican Republic committed 18 unforced errors and Mexico 28.
Adrian Figueroa, opposite of the Dominican Republic, was the top scorer of the match with 19 points (17 attacks and 2 blocks). For Mexico, opposite Ridl Alexis Garay scored 16 points (13 attacks, 1 block and 2 aces).
Wilfrido Hernandez, captain of the Dominican Republic: “It means a lot to us because we arrived with a reduced roster, and it was a great sacrifice but thank God we finished on the podium. I’m very proud of my team; they played a great game. They’re young, still lacking experience and maturity, but they had an excellent tournament.”
José Gutiérrez, head coach of Dominican Republic: “We came with a reduced squad, young players, and we didn’t train as a team. I think we were able to build connections and advance game by game. This is our first medal at the Final Six. We still have a lot to improve and to develop in our players. We have experienced players, but the technical side of our entire team paid off in the end.”
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