SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, February 14, 2024.- Santurce Cangrejeras (7-3) reached the top of the overall ranking of the 2024 Puerto Rican Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF) last night, defeating Criollas de Caguas (5-5) in five sets at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.
Santurce prevailed with 25-19, 16-25, 19-25, 25-15, and 15-10, earning two valuable points (21) that propelled them from second place to the first position, over Atenienses de Manatí (7-3, 20 points).
Caguas, on the other hand, despite obtaining one point and tying with 16 points just like the champions Pinkin de Corozal, drops to fourth place with one more defeat and one less victory. Corozal is at 6-4, and Caguas at 5-5.
In last night’s match, Turkish player Yeliz Basa scored 31 points, 29 in attacks, one block, one ace, and 15 digs for Cangrejeras. Neira Ortiz contributed with 12 points, eight in blocks; and Czech player Helena Havelkova with 12 points, 11 in attacks, one block, eight digs, and 22 passes.
The Pinkin stop the Mets’ streak
The two-time champions Pinkin de Corozal (6-4) stopped the Mets de Guaynabo (3-8) after defeating them in three sets, to end the locals’ two-game winning streak.
Corozal team earned three important points defeating their opponents 25-22, 25-22, and 25-21 at the Mario “Quijjote” Morales Coliseum in Guaynabo.
With this victory, Corozal rises to third place with 16 points.
Dominican reinforcement Yanlis Feliz was the top scorer for the champions with 15 points, 13 in attacks, two blocks, 12 digs, and nine passes; Saraí Álvarez and American player Emma Clothier with 12 points each; and 11 points from Isabella Bergmark.
For Guaynabo, Kayla Swanson scored 15 points, 11 in attacks, two in blocks, and two service aces; Naya Gross with 13 points, 10 in attacks, and three in blocks; and Stephanie Rivera with 10 points, nine in attacks, and one ace.
The Mets were coming off two consecutive victories after defeating the Atenienses de Manatí last Saturday in four sets 25-23, 25-22, 27-29, and 25-21.
Quick victory for Juncos in Naranjito
Juncos Valencianas (6-3) defeated Naranjito Changas (1-9) with scores of 25-20, 25-21, and 25-22 in less than 90 minutes.
Reinforcement Kara McGhee was the top scorer of the match and for Juncos with 17 points, eight in attacks, seven in blocks, and two service aces; Elissa Alcántara contributed with 14 points, 10 in attacks, and four in direct serves; and Keishlyann Sánchez and Amethyst Harper with eight points each.
For Naranjito, Kayla Lund scored 13 points, 11 in attacks, and two blocks; and Adana Rollins with 10 points.
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