Friday, 17 May 2024

U.S. Men to Play for Bronze at Pan Am Cup

The U.S. Men’s Team at the Pan American Cup had a tough match against Canada, resulting in a 3-2 defeat (22-25, 21-25, 29-27, 25-23, 15-12). Despite this setback, they will now face Chile for the third-place match. The match will be live-streamed at [link to be inserted]. On the other hand, Canada will play against Cuba for the gold medal.

U.S. Men Put up a Fight

The U.S. Men’s Team displayed great resilience, holding off four set points from Canada in the third set. However, Canada eventually found their breakthrough. Head Coach Andy Read acknowledged the challenge ahead, emphasizing the importance of a strong response from his team.

Match Statistics

The U.S. Men led in kills (69-66) and blocks (8-6), showcasing their offensive and defensive capabilities. Canada, on the other hand, had the advantage in aces with 8 compared to the U.S.’s 7. Additionally, they capitalized on 32 U.S. errors, resulting in valuable points.

Impressive Performances

Jake Hanes, the U.S. Men’s Team opposite, delivered an outstanding performance, leading all scorers with 27 points. His contribution included 22 kills, two blocks, and three aces. Jacob Pasteur, the outside hitter, also made a significant impact with 20 points, comprising 19 kills and one ace. The team’s middle blocker, Pat Gasman, displayed his skills with 14 points, featuring 12 kills, one block, and one ace. Kaleb Jenness, another outside hitter, contributed 12 points with 10 kills, one block, and one ace. Nyherowo Omene, the middle blocker, scored seven points through five kills and two blocks. Finally, setter Quinn Isaacson and his well-rounded performance totaled four points (one kill, two blocks, and one ace).

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The U.S. Men’s Roster

The following players represented the U.S. Men’s Team at the Pan American Cup:

  • Kaleb Jenness (OH, 6-6, Mount Pleasant, S.C., Ball State, Palmetto)
  • James Shaw (S, 6-8, Woodside, Calif., Stanford, Northern California)
  • Jacob Pasteur (OH, 6-4, Westminster, Md., Ohio State Univ., Chesapeake)
  • Jake Hanes (Opp, 6-10, Orland Park, Ill., Ohio State Univ., Great Lakes)
  • Francesco Sani (Opp, 6-8, Bethesda, Md., UC Irvine, Chesapeake)
  • Patrick Gasman (MB, 6-10, Clovis, Calif., Univ. of Hawaii, Northern California)
  • Quinn Isaacson (S, 6-2, Plainfield, Ill., Ball State, Great Lakes)
  • Nyherowo Omene (MB, 6-7, South Holland, Ill., Princeton, Great Lakes)
  • Toby Ezeonu (MB, 6-7, North Brunswick, N.J., Penn State, Garden Empire)
  • Gage Worsley (L, 6-1, Moraga, Calif., Hawaii, Northern California)
  • Mason Briggs (L, 6-0, Valencia, Calif., Long Beach State, Southern California)
  • Kyle McCauley (OH, 6-4, Huntington Beach, Calif., UC San Diego, Southern California)
  • Brett Wildman (OH, 6-5, Virginia Beach, Va., Penn State, Old Dominion)
  • Merrick McHenry (MB, 6-7, Bedford, Texas, UCLA, North Texas)

The coaching staff includes Head Coach Andy Read, Assistant Coaches Ron Larsen and Rory Prager, Team Leader/Performance Analyst AJ Ruttenberg, and Athletic Trainer Benjamin Colletti.

U.S. Men’s Schedule

Here is the U.S. Men’s schedule for the Pan American Cup:

  • August 9: USA vs. Dominican Republic, 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-23)
  • August 10: USA vs. Chile, 3-0 (25-22, 25-18, 25-14)
  • August 11: Cuba vs. USA, 3-0 (25-21, 25-20, 25-19)
  • August 12: Quarterfinals: Chile def. Mexico, 3-2 (17-25, 25-17, 25-21, 24-26, 16-14) and USA def. Puerto Rico, 3-0 (25-17, 29-27, 26-24)
  • August 13: Semifinals: Cuba def. Chile, 3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-21) and Canada def. USA, 3-2 (22-25, 21-25, 29-27, 25-23, 15-12)
  • August 14: Classification and medal matches
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FAQs

Q: How did the U.S. Men’s Team perform in the Pan American Cup?
A: The U.S. Men’s Team had a notable performance in the Pan American Cup, reaching the third-place match after a competitive tournament.

Q: Who were the top performers for the U.S. Men’s Team?
A: Jake Hanes and Jacob Pasteur were the standout players for the U.S. Men’s Team, delivering impressive performances throughout the tournament.

Q: What were the U.S. Men’s strengths in the tournament?
A: The U.S. Men’s Team showcased their dominance in kills and blocks, demonstrating their offensive and defensive prowess.

Summary

The U.S. Men’s Team showcased their skills and determination at the Pan American Cup, reaching the third-place match against Chile. Although they faced a tough match against Canada, the team’s standout performers, including Jake Hanes and Jacob Pasteur, delivered exceptional performances. The U.S. Men’s Team demonstrated their strengths in kills and blocks, highlighting their offensive and defensive capabilities. Stay tuned for the upcoming matches and support the U.S. Men’s Team as they compete for the bronze medal at the Pan American Cup.