SC Potsdam triumphed over the reigning German champions, Allianz MTV Stuttgart, with a convincing 3-0 victory, securing their position in the intermediate round of the Volleyball Bundesliga from the fourth spot. Potsdam bounced back impressively from a recent setback in the Champions League. The match ended with set scores of 26-24, 25-20, and 25-21.
Key contributions came from Antonia Stautz, alongside newcomers Kristina Guncheva and Suvi Kokkonen, who significantly bolstered the team’s performance. Their efforts led to improved stability on the court and more effective serving, which were crucial in overcoming the Stuttgart team.
In other notable matches, SSC Palmberg Schwerin defeated Dresdner SC 3-1 in an away game, claiming the top spot in the overall standings. Meanwhile, VfB Suhl LOTTO Thüringen also recorded a 3-1 victory against VC Wiesbaden, marking another significant win in the round.
Today’s program concluded with an exciting match where USC Münster secured a 3-1 victory against Rote Raben Vilsbiburg, finishing in seventh place and the hosts finished on eighth. Despite a spirited comeback in the third set, Rote Raben Vilsbiburg could not extend the match to a tiebreak, ultimately falling in the fourth set.
Bundesliga – Round 18
- Allianz MTV Stuttgart vs. SC Potsdam 0-3 (24-26, 20-25, 21-25 )
- Rote Raben Vilsbiburg vs. USC Münster 1-3 (21-25, 18-25, 25-23, 22-25)
- VfB Suhl LOTTO Thüringen vs. VC Wiesbaden 3-1 (21-25, 25-13, 26-24, 25-14)
- Dresdner SC vs. SSC Palmberg Schwerin 1-3 (29-31, 25-23, 23-25, 11-25)
