Czechia rises from two down to beat Dominicans

MANILA, Philippines — CZECHIA came up with a strong finish in the Pasig City leg of the Women’s Volleyball Nations League, defeating the Dominican Republic, 17-25, 24-26, 25-18, 31-29, 15-10, on Sunday at the Philsports Arena. Monika Brancuska scored 28 on 23 attacks, three blocks and two aces as the Czechs ended a three-match losing streak in the event presented by the Philippine Sports Commission. Magdalena Jehlarova and Michaela Mlejnkova scored 14 each as Czechia notched their fo