Rosamaria Shines in Japan’s Women’s SV.League as Denso Airybees Remain Unbeaten
The latest leg of Japan’s women’s Daido Life SV.League saw some of the most intense volleyball action of the season. With a series of thrilling matches, this weekend featured six five-set showdowns, as top teams battled for dominance. Among the standout performances was Brazilian star Rosamaria Montibeller, who once again proved her elite skills and resilience, leading her team, Denso Airybees Koriyama, to retain their undefeated record.
Denso Airybees vs. Osaka Marvelous: A Five-Set Battle
In one of the most riveting matches on Sunday, Denso Airybees Koriyama narrowly defeated Osaka Marvelous in a five-set thriller with a final score of 3-2 (16-25, 25-16, 25-22, 23-25, 15-13). Rosamaria was a force to be reckoned with, delivering an astonishing 37 points, which included three aces and a kill block. Her power on the court was matched by Osaka’s Belgian star, Lise Van Hecke, who fought hard with 29 points.
“This was our first full five-set match of the season,” said Denso’s head coach, Takeshi Tsuji. “The support from our fans gave us the strength we needed, and we look forward to carrying this energy into our upcoming home games.” With this victory, Denso extended their winning streak to eight matches and strengthened their grip on the top spot in the league standings.
Saturday’s Top Clash: Denso Dominates the League’s No. 2 Team
On Saturday, Denso faced off against the second-ranked team in the league, Osaka Marvelous, in a highly anticipated showdown. Denso emerged victorious with a 3-1 (25-13, 25-16, 23-25, 25-20) win, widening the gap between the two teams in the standings. Once again, Rosamaria led the scoring with 29 points, including three blocks and an ace. Osaka’s captain, Mizuki Tanaka, contributed 18 points but couldn’t stop Denso from securing their eighth consecutive victory, solidifying their position at the top with an 8-0 record and 23 points.
Saga Hisamitsu Springs Upset Defending Champions NEC Red Rockets
The weekend also witnessed an unexpected turn as Saga Hisamitsu Springs pulled off two hard-fought wins against defending champions NEC Red Rockets Kawasaki. With these back-to-back victories, Saga moved up to eighth place, while NEC dropped to sixth. On Saturday, Saga’s outside hitter Ayane Kitamado led the scoring with 27 points in a dramatic 3-2 (25-20, 23-25, 23-25, 25-23, 15-13) win. The suspense carried over to Sunday, where outside hitter Megumi Fukazawa helped secure another 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 19-25, 25-21, 15-13) victory with 19 points.
Saitama Ageo Medics Climb to Second Place
Saitama Ageo Medics secured two decisive victories over Kurobe Aqua Fairies, claiming second place in the league standings with a 5-1 record. On Saturday, Ageo fought through a tough match to win 3-1 (24-26, 25-22, 28-26, 28-26), led by outside Momoko Niida’s 19 points. Sunday’s match saw another 3-1 win (25-14, 25-19, 15-25, 25-10), with outside hitter Ai Kurogo scoring 21 points. Kurobe, now third from the bottom with a 1-7 record, continues to struggle in the league.
Astemo Rivale and Victorina Himeji on the Rise
Astemo Rivale Ibaraki and Victorina Himeji also made significant advances in the standings. Astemo’s Fuyumi Hawi Okumu Oba and American opposite Mackenzie May displayed stellar performances over the weekend, with May notching 29 points on Sunday’s 3-2 (22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 20-25, 15-8) win. Their victories over Aranmare Yamagata lifted them to third place with a 5-1 record and 14 points.
Victorina Himeji overtook Osaka Marvelous for fourth place after defeating Toray Arrows Shiga twice. Thai star Chatchu-On Moksri led Himeji to a 3-1 (25-17, 25-21, 17-25, 25-17) victory on Saturday with a 23-point performance. On Sunday, teammate Arisa Inoue shone with 25 points in a 3-2 (15-20, 21-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-6) win.
PFU BlueCats and Queenseis Kariya Exchange Victories
PFU BlueCats Ishikawa Kahoku and Queenseis Kariya engaged in a back-and-forth battle, each team taking one victory in their double-header. On Saturday, Kariya staged a remarkable comeback from two sets down to secure a 3-2 (19-25, 24-26, 25-21, 33-31, 15-13) win. The BlueCats, however, responded with a dominant 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-21) shutout on Sunday.
Upcoming Fifth Leg Matches
The next leg of the Women’s SV.League is set for November 9 and 10, promising another round of intense competition. Key matchups include:
- Denso Airybees Koriyama vs. Victorina Himeji
- Kurobe Aqua Fairies vs. Aranmare Yamagata
- PFU BlueCats Ishikawa Kahoku vs. Gunma Green Wings
- Osaka Marvelous vs. Astemo Rivale Ibaraki
With teams battling for critical points, the upcoming matches are expected to deliver even more excitement for fans.
Japan’s women’s SV.League has delivered electrifying matches, with Rosamaria and Denso Airybees at the center of the action. As the competition heats up, each match promises to shape the standings, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
