Mets Secure Second Consecutive Victory in LVSF Quarterfinals
NARANJITO, Puerto Rico, March 29, 2025.– In the continuation of the
Section A quarterfinals of the Women’s Volleyball Superior League (LVSF),
held at the legendary Gelito Ortega court in Naranjito, the Mets de
Guaynabo secured their second consecutive victory over the Changas
de Naranjito, putting them just one win away from the semifinals.
The
Mets de Guaynabo defeated the Changas de Naranjito 3-1 (25-19,
17-25, 26-24, 25-23).
With
the match tied at one set apiece, the third set proved to be the
most intense, extending into extra points, where the visiting team
emerged victorious by holding off the home team's surge.
In
the fourth set, Naranjito refused to back down, making a strong push
in the final phase, but was unable to complete the comeback.
Guaynabo reached set point (24-19) with a powerful spike from
Rebecca Latham. Although Changas scored four consecutive points, a
hitting error by Génesis Collazo sealed the match.
Rebecca Latham once again stood out as Guaynabo's key player,
scoring 27 points, including 25 attacks and two blocks. Paola
Santiago contributed 20 points, while Valeria Flores added 13.
For
Naranjito, Adanna Rollins led the scoring with 27 points, followed
by Aury Cruz with 14 and Génesis Collazo with 13.
The
Mets dominated in attacks (62-50) and digs (80-60). Both teams
recorded three aces, while the Changas led in blocks (17-13),
receptions (42-35), and assists (23-16).
The
Section B quarterfinals between the Cangrejeras de Santurce and the
Valencianas de Juncos will continue with their third match on
Saturday, March 29, at 8:12 PM at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum.
Santurce leads the series 2-0, and a victory would send them to the
semifinals against the Atenienses de Manatí.
If
necessary, a fourth match would be played at the Rafael G. Amalbert
court in Juncos on Monday, March 31, at 8:30 PM. |