CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, October 30, 2026. – The Gigantes de Carolina staged an exciting comeback against the Plataneros de Corozal, overcoming a two-set deficit to claim a five-set victory, while defending champions Cafeteros de Yauco defeated the Changos de Naranjito in straight sets as the 2026 Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM) season continued.
At the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum, the Gigantes defended their home court with a 22-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-15, 15-9 victory, earning two of the three points available in the match.
In the fifth and decisive set, Carolina broke an 8-8 tie with two consecutive points: a powerful back-row attack by Clarke Goldbold and a block by Abraham Tamayo on Klistan Lawrence. From that moment, the Gigantes took control with a 5-1 run that put them on course for victory.
The home team reached match point with a 14-9 advantage after Goldbold capitalized on a difficult ball above the net to score. The match ended on the following play when Lawrence sent an attack from zone two out of bounds.
Ulises Maldonado led Carolina’s offense with 21 points, including 18 kills, two blocks, and one ace. Clarke Goldbold contributed 18 points, while Abraham Tamayo added 10, including five blocks.
For Corozal, which earned one point despite the loss, Inovel Romero, Spencer Olivier, and Samuel Jackman shared the scoring lead with 14 points apiece.
Carolina held a 13-9 advantage in blocks, while Corozal led in attacks (59-57), aces (3-2), digs (43-41), receptions (66-51), and assists (54-28). However, the Plataneros committed 43 errors, including 30 attacking errors and 13 service errors.
With the result, Carolina improved its record to 2-1 with five points, while Corozal dropped to 1-2, also with five points.
Cafeteros de Yauco Dominate Changos de Naranjito in Straight Sets
In the other match of the day, defending champions Cafeteros de Yauco defeated the Changos de Naranjito at the Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras Coliseum, winning 25-15, 25-12, 25-20.
Yauco secured its second victory in three matches this season, raising its total to five points, while Naranjito dropped to 1-2 with three points.
Jalen Penrose and Diego Negrón led the Cafeteros’ offense with 13 points each.
For the Changos, no player reached double figures in scoring. Dominican Wilfrido Hernández led the team with eight points.
The second week of LVSM competition will conclude on Sunday, November 1, with all six participating teams in action.
The undefeated Patriotas de Lares, who lead the standings with a 3-0 record and eight points, will visit the Plataneros de Corozal (1-2, 5 points) at the Carmen Z. Figueroa Coliseum, starting at 7:00 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m., the Changos de Naranjito will face the Gigantes de Carolina at the Guillermo Angulo Coliseum, while the Gigantes de Adjuntas will host the Cafeteros de Yauco at the Rafael Llull Coliseum.