Cangrejeras remain unbeaten, Valencianas

defend home court in five sets

CAGUAS, Puerto Rico, February 5, 2026. – Thursday’s action in the Women’s Superior Volleyball League featured two parallel storylines: at Roger Mendoza Coliseum, the Cangrejeras de Santurce once again defeated the Criollas de Caguas, while at Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum, the Valencianas de Juncos successfully defended their home court by overcoming the Atenienses de Manatí in a dramatic five-set battle.

Santurce dominates Caguas again

The Cangrejeras secured the win with scores of 25-22, 25-16, 20-25, 25-18, earning the three available points to improve their unbeaten record to 4-0 and reach 11 points, placing them third in the standings.

Santurce displayed a balanced offense with four players scoring in double figures. Mexico’s Andrea Rangel led with 18 points (14 kills, 3 blocks, 1 ace). She was followed by Tamara Otene with 16, Kara McGhee with 14, and Helena Grozer with 13.

For Caguas, local players Diana Reyes and Genesis Collazo carried the offense with 14 and 12 points, respectively. Despite the loss, the Criollas remain in first place with a 6-2 record and 16 accumulated points.

In team statistics, Santurce outperformed Caguas in attacks (60-39), blocks (14-13), aces (5-1), digs (88-74), receptions (45-34), and assists (24-14).

Valencianas defend home court in a five-set thriller

In Juncos, the Valencianas defeated the Atenienses with scores of 12-25, 25-23, 25-23, 15-25, 16-14, earning their second victory of the season. With the result, they improved to 2-5 with 5 points, tying for fifth place with the Leonas de Ponce.

Manatí, despite the loss, gained one point to remain in fourth place with a 2-5 record and 10 points.

Juncos’ offense was led by Naya Gross (20 points), Marcelle Báez Carlo (16), and Haley Bush (11). For the Atenienses, Shea Rubright stood out with 23 points, followed by Karla Santos (18), Emily Elliot (17), and Chareika Carrión (13).

Next matchday

LVSF action continues Saturday with three matches:

-Criollas de Caguas reciebe Pinkin de Corozal – 8:20 p.m.

-Atenienses de Manatí at Cangrejeras de Santurce (Roberto Clemente Coliseum) – 8:12 p.m.

-Valencianas de Juncos at Leonas de Ponce (Salvador Dijols Coliseum) – 8:00 p.m.