ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, September 27, 2025. – In a thrilling opening match of the 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious with a hard-fought 3-2 win against the host country, Antigua and Barbuda. The match, held at the YMCA, ended with set scores of 25-16, 25-17, 19-25, 18-25, and 15-7.
Despite a strong start from Saint Lucia, who took the first two sets, Antigua and Barbuda showcased remarkable resilience by rallying back to win the third and fourth sets. The Antiguan team improved their defensive reads and offensive execution, demonstrating their determination to compete on home soil. However, Saint Lucia regrouped effectively in the decisive fifth set, executing a strategic game plan that secured their victory.
Saint Lucia led in key statistics, including attacks (51-33) and blocks (6-4), while also committing fewer unforced errors—31 compared to Antigua’s 50. The standout performer for Saint Lucia was opposite Lisa Casimine, who scored 19 points with 14 kills, 2 blocks, and 3 aces. Outside hitter Lucy Chenoa also made significant contributions, adding 16 points to the team’s total.
Antigua and Barbuda’s Middle Blocker, Nyota Peters, led her team with 12 points, while Opposite Jahzara Donavan added 11 points to the effort.
Reflecting on the match, Saint Lucia Team Captain Cindy Wilson stated, “The game plan was executed as expected; we only faltered in the third set when Antigua and Barbuda managed to break our reception line and gained a lead. In the fifth set, we made the necessary adjustments, which gave the team the stability to move forward.”
The 2025 ECVA Women’s Final 4 tournament continues, with Saint Lucia looking to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches.
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