SAN SEBASTIÁN, Puerto Rico, November 6, 2025. – In a night full of excitement in the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM), the Caribes de San Sebastián defended their undefeated record in a dramatic five-set thriller against the Patriotas de Lares at the Luis Aymat Cardona Coliseum. Meanwhile, in Guaynabo, the Gigantes de Adjuntas earned their first win of the season by defeating the Mets in four sets.
San Sebastián Survives Lares’ Comeback Effort
In the much-anticipated clash of unbeaten teams, the Patriotas de Lares fought bravely but fell just short in their attempt to steal the road victory. After dropping the first two sets, Lares responded in the third: Jair Santiago broke a 23-all tie with an attack from zone two, and after ties at 24, 25, and 26, consecutive errors by Pelegrín Vargas Jr. and Mark Frazier gave the set to the Patriotas.
The fourth set was another thriller. Lares reached set point at 24-22 after a service error from Vargas Jr. and closed it 25-22 with a block on Frazier, forcing the decisive fifth set.
In the tiebreak, San Sebastián pulled ahead 8-4 thanks to an attack error by Santiago and a block from Howard García on Pablo Guzmán. The Caribes sealed the 15-9 victory with a free swing from Ezequiel Cruz from zone four.
The Caribes’ offense was led by Pelegrín Vargas Jr. with 20 points, followed by Corey Chavers with 18 and Mark Frazier with 11. For Lares, Jair Santiago scored 21 points, Pablo Guzmán 17, Nick West 15, and Garrett Muagututia 12.
San Sebastián remains undefeated with a 6-0 record and 15 accumulated points. Lares, although falling to 5-1, earned one point and also has 15 total points.
Scores: 25-23, 25-22, 26-28, 22-25, 15-9.
Adjuntas Climbs Out of the Basement, Sinks the Mets
At the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum, the Gigantes de Adjuntas celebrated their first win of the season after five consecutive losses. With a balanced offense, William Rivera and Cristian Encarnación each contributed 16 points, while Heriberto Maldonado and Roberto Pérez added 10 points apiece.
With this victory, Adjuntas claimed all three available points, climbing to seventh place with 5 accumulated points and a 1-5 record.
Guaynabo, on the other hand, drops to the last position with a 1-5 record and 4 points.
For the Mets, Inovel Romero stood out with 21 points in the losing effort.
Scores: 25-20, 29-27, 16-25, 25-21.
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