Paolino, U.S. Through to Pan Ams Semifinals

LIMA, Peru – Duke senior Margaux Paolino and the U.S. women’s national field hockey team secured a trip to the Pan American Games semifinals Sunday with a convincing 9-0 quarterfinal victory over Cuba.

Team USA reached the event quarterfinals after taking the top spot in Pool B. The squad shut out Mexico, 3-0, in its Pan American Games opener July 29 before notching a 4-2 comeback win over Chile July 31. Following an 8-0 shutout of host Peru, the U.S. recorded five goals in the third quarter alone Sunday to earn the win over Cuba.

In Tuesday’s semifinals, the U.S. will take on Canada at 6:15 p.m. ET. For a complete game schedule and results, click here.

The U.S. has captured each of the last…