GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 25, 2024: Defending champions USA defeated Canada in four sets today to win the 2024 edition of the Men’s Final Six at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau, Quebec.
The score 3-1 (25-19, 17-25, 25-20, 25-22).
Although Canada led with more attack points 48-43 and earned six points to USA’s five on aces; USA dominated in blocking points 14-7 and made fewer errors 25-30.
USA’s Cooper Robinson led all scoring with 16 points (9 attacks, 4 blocks, 3 aces). Zachary Rama and William Rottman contributed 13 points each, also for USA.
Reeve Gingera led Canada’s scoring effort with 12 points (which included 2 aces).
Canada finished with the silver medal and a record of 4-2. USA won the gold and had a 5-1 record, with their only loss coming against Canada in the round robin.
Team USA’s captain Mason Briggs said: “We had a match earlier in the tournament against Mexico where we had to come back and win that in five, so we were prepped to fight back. We were prepped for them (Canada) to come out hot, and our goal is just to have fun and play together.
“I think we gained a lot of confidence over the tournament. Everyone did their job, and I think the team just really came together to play the best volleyball that we could at the end of the tournament.”
Team USA’s head coach Andy Read: “Two days ago, Canada played a really great match against us, and we went back and looked at it and saw some things we could have been better at. Today we were just a better team. I want to thank Volleyball Canada and NORCECA for putting on such a fabulous tournament. It’s great being back-to-back Final 6 champions.”
Team Canada’s head coach Glenn Hoag: “We’re not necessarily looking at the results. We’re happy to play in the final but you know, it’s all about getting information on those guys for the future. I think we ran out a little bit of energy too. We worked hard to win, to get our wins this week, and I think it drained us a little bit. But overall, a good tournament for us, and a lot of learning with the players that are basically our future.”
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