CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, November 8, 2026. – The Gigantes de Carolina ended the Patriotas de Lares’ undefeated run with a 3-1 victory during the third week of the 2026 Men’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSM) season, while the Plataneros de Corozal defeated defending champions Cafeteros de Yauco, handing them their second consecutive loss.
At the Coliseo Guillermo Angulo in Carolina, the Gigantes earned their third consecutive home victory and fifth win of the season under head coach Anthony Meléndez, with set scores of 22-25, 25-17, 25-20, and 25-20.
With the win, Carolina improved to 5-1 and reached 13 points in the standings, moving within one point of the Patriotas, who, despite suffering their first loss of the season, remain atop the standings with a 5-1 record and 14 points.
Clarke Godbold led the Gigantes’ offense with 17 points, followed by Ulises Maldonado with 15. Arnaldo Torres contributed 14 points, while middle blocker Abraham Tamayo added 11.
For the Patriotas, Kevin López was the leading scorer with 16 points, while Jair Santiago chipped in 14.
Carolina held the advantage in team statistics in attacks (47-37), blocks (16-12), aces (6-5), and digs (42-41). Lares led in receptions (38-31) and assists (28-18).
Plataneros Hand Defending Champions Second Consecutive Loss
In the other match of the day, the Plataneros de Corozal defeated defending LVSM champions Cafeteros de Yauco 3-1, with set scores of 17-25, 25-18, 27-25, and 25-23.
The Cafeteros suffered their second consecutive defeat, both at their home venue, the Coliseo Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras in Yauco, dropping to fourth place in the standings with a 3-3 record and seven points.
Meanwhile, the Plataneros collected all three available points to climb into third place with a 3-3 record and 11 points.
Spencer Olivier led Corozal’s offense with 17 points, followed by Inovel Romero with 16 and Samuel Jackman with 11.
For Yauco, Diego Negrón was the leading scorer with 16 points.
Corozal outperformed Yauco in attacks (54-43), blocks (7-6), aces (5-2), receptions (62-54), and assists (25-23). The Cafeteros held the advantage in digs (27-25).