Gerdau Minas stayed perfect in Brazil’s Superliga, sweeping Batavo Mackenzie 3-0 (35-33, 25-22, 25-18) in Belo Horizonte. The opener alone lasted nearly an hour and totaled 68 points.
Mackenzie led 17-11 in set one and 17-12 in set two, but Minas kept clawing back. Opposite Jheovana finished with a match-high 18 points; Ana Rudiger added 15 and substitute Flormarie Heredia 11. Middle blocker Thaísa scored 8. Francine Tomazoni replaced Julia Nowicka, drove the turnaround and took the MVP award. Collectively Minas out-hit Mackenzie 49-37 in attack and 14-6 at the block. Minas move to 4-0 and 11 points, second behind Sesi Bauru (12). Mackenzie remain 0-4 with zero points.
Standings provided by Sofascore
