Both will be participating in Women’s U21 World Championships
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville volleyball student-athletes Josdarilee Caraballo and AInoah Cruz are set to represent Puerto Rico in the upcoming Women’s U21 World Championship.
Both were selected to participate in the U21 World Championship, which will take place in August in Surabaya, Indonesia.
“The Aces volleyball program couldn’t be prouder of Ainoah and Josda as they represent Puerto Rico this summer as members of the U21 team. Putting on a national team uniform is a tremendous honor, and we know that they will represent the University of Evansville, Puerto Rico, and most importantly, themselves, with immense pride and humility,” Purple Aces head volleyball coach Zach Weinberg exclaimed. “While I’m sad they won’t be around for a large portion of our preseason, I could not think of a better reason for them to miss. We will be cheering for them from afar!”
Tournament action begins with pool play on August 7. Puerto Rico opens with matches against Serbia and Argentina on the first day. After facing Indonesia on Aug. 9, Puerto Rico faces Canada (Aug. 11) and Vietnam (Aug. 12). Following those contests, teams will be re-bracketed and teams will continue playing the following week.
Caraballo and Cruz have been in Puerto Rico training with the team since May. Before traveling to Indonesia, the team heads to San Jose, Costa Rica to take part in the NORCECA (North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Federation) Pan American Cup. This takes place from July 20-28.
