Las Criollas Earn Spot in the 2025 LVSF Finals

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, April 20, 2025. – In a thrilling battle last Thursday night, the Criollas de Caguas secured their spot in the finals of the 2025 Women’s Volleyball Superior League  (LVSF), defeating the Mets de Guaynabo 3-1 (25-19, 20-25, 25-20, 26-24) at the Mario “Quijote” Morales Coliseum.

With this victory, the Criollas broke the home-court trend and sparked an outburst of celebration among their fans. They claimed the semifinal series 4-2.

The Criollas de Caguas will now face the defending champion, the Cangrejeras de Santurce, in the Gran Serie Final KIA.

Caguas outperformed Guaynabo in attacks (56-53), blocks (17-11), and service aces (3-2). The Mets led in digs (62-54), receptions (40-34), and assists (39-14).

Standout offensive contributors for the Criollas included Kath Bell with 20 points (19 kills and 1 block), followed by Temi Thomas Ailara with 16 points and Kristin Lux with 14. Alba Hernández led the net defense with 6 of the team’s 9 blocks.

For the Mets, Chiaka Ogbogu shined with 20 points, and Rebecca Latham added 19.

KIA Finals Series Schedule

The Gran Serie Final KIA will be played as a best-of-seven. The first team to reach four wins will be crowned champion:

Tuesday, April 22: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 8:00 PM

Thursday, April 24: Criollas de Caguas at Cangrejeras de Santurce – 8:12 PM

Saturday, April 26: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 8:00 PM

Monday, April 28: Criollas de Caguas at Cangrejeras de Santurce – 8:12 PM

If necessary:

Wednesday, April 30: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 8:00 PM

Friday, May 2: Criollas de Caguas at Cangrejeras de Santurce – 8:12 PM

Sunday, May 4: Cangrejeras de Santurce at Criollas de Caguas – 7:00 PM (NEUTRAL VENUE)