Sada Cruzeiro delivered a composed performance defeating Sesi Bauru 3–0 at Arena Paulo Skaf in the round 13 of the Brazilian Superliga.
The straight-sets win, sealed by tight scores of 25–23, 25–23 and 25–22, allowed Cruzeiro to return the favor after losing to Bauru in the first part of the campaign. More importantly, it pushed the Minas Gerais side further clear at the top of the standings.
Cruzeiro now leads the league with 35 points, five ahead of second-placed Vôlei Renata. Bauru remains sixth on 17 points but is set to drop a position depending on the outcome of the match between Guarulhos BateuBet and Suzano.
Outside hitter Douglas Souza led the winners with 16 points and finished with 63% efficiency in attack, earning the MVP award. On the other side, middle blocker Lucas Barreto stood out for Bauru, scoring 14 points.
