DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s senior women’s basketball team, best known as las Reinas del Caribe, defeated Cuba 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-16) in the start of the 2023 Norceca Senior Women’s Volleyball Continental Championship in Quebec, Canada. The tournament is taking place from 29 August to 3 September at the PEPS’ Amphithéatre Desjardins-Université Laval. It is an important qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Norceca reports that Greisy Fine was a bright spot for Cuba, leading all scoring with 10 points. Outside hitter Brayelin Martinez led the Dominican offense with 9 points – 6 attacks, 2 blocks and an ace.

Dominican Republic led in all skills – attack 35-24; blocks 14-8; services points 6-1 and made the most of Cuba’s 20 errors.

Cuba and the Dominican Republic are playing in Group B with USA and Costa Rica; while Mexico, Puerto Rico and home crowd favorites are in Group A...