Canada beats Mexico in three sets to open Challenge Cup

CHATEAUGUAY, Que. – Alexa Gray led all scorers with 13 points, and Canada opened the Challenge Cup with a three-set win over Mexico on Saturday.

Autumn Bailey added 11 points as the Canadian women took the match: 25-14, 25-16, 25-17.

Tom Black was making his debut as Canada’s new head coach.

“It was a good way to begin the tournament, I saw a lot of what we were doing in training, and overall it’s a good start,” said Black.

Canada plays Puerto Rico on Sunday.

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