LARES, Puerto Rico, November 5, 2026. – Patriotas de Lares and Plataneros de Corozal earned straight-set victories in Thursday’s action of the 2026 Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM). Patriotas defended their unbeaten record at home against Changos de Naranjito, while Plataneros defeated Gigantes de Adjuntas on the road.
At the Coliseo Félix Méndez Acevedo, Lares extended their perfect start with a 25-22, 25-21, 27-25 victory over Naranjito.
Jair Santiago led Patriotas with 19 points, followed by Kevin López as the home team’s second-leading scorer. Jamal Ellis paced Changos with 13 points.
The victory earned Lares all three available points and improved their record to 5-0 with 14 points, strengthening their hold on first place. Naranjito dropped to 1-4 with four points in fifth place.
Patriotas led in attacks (46-34), digs (50-35), receptions (41-39) and assists (14-8). Changos held the advantage in blocks (9-7) and aces (4-3).
Meanwhile, at the Coliseo Rafael Llull Pérez in Adjuntas, Plataneros de Corozal secured a 3-0 (25-22, 25-17, 25-23) victory over Gigantes.
Klistan Lawrence led Corozal’s offense with 15 points, while Spencer Olivier added 14. Roberto Pérez was Adjuntas’ top scorer with 12 points.
The result earned Plataneros three points and improved their record to 2-3 with eight points, moving them into second place in the standings.
Adjuntas suffered their fifth consecutive defeat and remain winless at 0-5 with two points in sixth place.
Competition continues Friday, November 6, when Gigantes de Carolina visits defending champions Cafeteros de Yauco at the Coliseo Raúl “Pipote” Oliveras. Both teams enter the match with 3-1 records and seven points.
The match is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.