CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, October 21, 2026. – The Gigantes de Carolina opened the 2026 Liga de Voleibol Superior Masculina (LVSM) season with a four-set victory over the Gigantes de Adjuntas at Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, winning 25-21, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23.
With the victory, Carolina earned all three points available in the match.
With the match tied at one set apiece, Carolina took control of the third set, pulling ahead 23-21 behind an effective attack by Clarke Goldbold from the left side.
Carolina reached set point at 24-22 following a violation called against Adjuntas’ Sam Burgi as he attempted to gain an advantage on a ball hovering above the net.
The home team secured the set 25-22 following a back-row attack error by Adjuntas.
The fourth set followed a similar pattern. The teams were tied for the last time at 20-20 before Carolina put together a decisive four-point run.
The run included a service error by Sam Burgi and three Carolina blocks: one against left-handed Miller Trubey and two against Roberto Pérez. The home team maintained its advantage and sealed the victory 25-23 on a service error by Diego Rivera.
Carolina’s offense was led by Ulises Maldonado with 19 points, followed by Clarke Goldbold with 14.
For Adjuntas, Sam Burgi led the scoring with 20 points, followed by Miller Trubey with 19 and Roberto Pérez with 13.
In the team statistics, Carolina held the advantage in aces (7-0), digs (55-51), and assists (24-21). Adjuntas led in attacks (54-47), receptions (51-37), and blocks (9-6).
LVSM action continues Friday, October 23, with the season’s official opening night, featuring a tribute to former volleyball players Jorge “Cubano” González Alonzo and Víctor M. López Ortiz, to whom the 2026 season is dedicated.
The defending champion Cafeteros de Yauco will host the Patriotas de Lares at Coliseo Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras, while the Plataneros de Corozal will travel to the historic Gelito Ortega court to face the Changos de Naranjito.
Both matches are scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Puerto Rico time.