Mixed result for Canadian women at beach volleyball worlds
The Canadian Press | Posted: October 8, 2023 11:47 AM | Last Updated: October 8, 2023
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There were mixed results for Canadian women at the beach volleyball world championships on Saturday in Mexico.
Sarah Pavan, from Kitchener, Ont., and Toronto's Molly McBain lost a tough 21-19, 21-15 match to Switzerland's Esmee Bobner and Zoe Verge-Depre in Pool H preliminary play.
The Canadians had four less attacks (28-24), but led in blocks (4-1) and had less unforced errors (five to Switzerland's 12) but still came up short.
The Toronto duo of Melissa Humana-Paredes and Brandie Wilkerson overpowered Imane Yakki and Mahassine Siad of Morocco 21-9, 21-10 in Pool D preliminary play.
The Canadians led in attacks (24-10), digs (7-5) and were tied in blocks (2-2).
WATCH | McBain/Pavan vs. Switzerland, full match replay:
Both teams have matches on Sunday – McBain and Pavan take the court at 2 p.m ET while Humana-Paredes and Wilkerson are set for a 9 p.m. ET contest.
All the action from the beach volleyball worlds will be live streamed on CBCSports.ca, the CBC Sports app and on CBC Gem.
WATCH | Humana-Paredes/Wilkerson vs. Morocco, full match replay: