US wins 3rd-straight title at NORCECA Men’s Final Six in Ponce

By THE STAR STAFF

The United States defeated Puerto Rico in straight sets (27-25, 25-20, 25-21) to win their third title in a row in the NORCECA Men’s Final Six at Juan “Pachín” Vicéns Auditorium in Ponce on Sunday night.

It was the fifth overall medal for the U.S. in the NORCECA Final Six (bronze in 2021 and 2022, and gold in 2023, 2024, and 2025). Puerto Rico took silver, marking their first-ever medal in the tournament.

The United States held the edge in attacks (35-34), blocks (8-5) and serves (8-5) and committed fewer unforced errors (22) than Puerto Rico (29).

Opposite Kyler Wade led the U.S. with 13 points (8 attacks, 1 block and 4 aces) and outside hitter Patrick Rogers had 12 points (11 attacks and 1 ace). For Puerto Rico, outside hitter Pedro Molina was the top scorer with 14 points (10 attacks, 3 blocks and 1 ace) followed by opposite Jamal Ellis with 11 points.