Antigua Blanks Host BVI in Dominant Performance

on Day 2 of ECVA Senior Volleyball Championship

 

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, August 13, 2026.- Day 2 of women’s competition at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Senior Volleyball Championship delivered three straight-set results in Tortola, headlined by a dominant performance from Antigua against host nation BVI.

 

Antigua produced the day’s most convincing performance, defeating host nation BVI 3-0 (25-4, 25-21, 25-19). Antigua controlled the match from the opening set and maintained the pressure throughout, while BVI struggled to find its footing on home soil.

 

Bermuda outlasted Dominica 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 31-29) in a nail-biting battle. Despite the straight-set scoreline, the two teams were locked in tight exchanges throughout, with Bermuda needing extra points to close out a marathon third set.

 

Saint Lucia’s women’s team took down Anguilla in straight sets, 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-11), to round out the day’s results.

 

Speaking after the match, Antigua assistant coach Rosemarie Simon said she told her team they needed to come out and play their best game. She said that is exactly what the team did, executing the game plan well.

 

The championship continues through August 16 at the Multipurpose Complex in Tortola, BVI, with more matches scheduled for Day 3.

 

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