Cuba advances to NORCECA Final Six semifinals despite loss to Dominican Republic

In the NORCECA Final Six Women's Volleyball tournament held in Zinacantepec, Mexico, the Cuban national team secured a spot in the semifinals despite a 3-1 loss to the Dominican Republic. The match scores were 29-27, 25-18, 26-28, and 25-22.

Although both teams finished the preliminary round with a 2-3 record, Cuba advanced due to having 11 points compared to the Dominican Republic's 10. Cuba's progression was secured by winning the critical third set. Flormarie Heredia led the Dominican offensive with 19 points, while Yalain Regla De La Peña and Dayana Martínez scored 14 points each for Cuba.

In other tournament developments, the United States remains undefeated at the top of the standings, and Mexico holds second place. Cuba is scheduled to face the defending champions, the United States, in the semifinals. The Dominican Republic will compete in the fifth-place match against Canada.