The Volleyball Bundesliga Playoffs are off to a fiery start—with surprises, dominant displays, and edge-of-your-seat drama. From five-set nail-biters to powerful shutouts, the opening matches had it all. Here’s a quick dive into how the four quarterfinal series began.
Potsdam Shocked at Home in 2:3 Thriller Against Suhl
In a five-set thriller, SC Potsdam fell narrowly 2:3 (25:16, 8:25, 26:28, 25:12, 17:19) to VfB Suhl LOTTO Thüringen in the first quarterfinal of the Volleyball Bundesliga Playoffs. Despite standout performances—especially from Eleanor Holthaus—Potsdam couldn’t close it out in the decisive tie-break. A second loss next weekend in Suhl could end their playoff dreams.
Stuttgart Starts Strong with Dominant Win Over Münster
Allianz MTV Stuttgart sent a clear message in the championship race, sweeping USC Münster 3:0. Behind MVP setter Pia Kästner, and power hitters like Krystal Rivers and Lucia Varela, Stuttgart combined showtime volleyball with emotion, celebrating the farewell season of Rivers. The 2,125 fans in SCHARRena saw a confident performance that sets Stuttgart up for a potential semifinal spot next weekend.
Dresden Overcomes Tough Wiesbaden Fight in 3:1 Victory
DSCVOLLEYs took the first step toward the semifinals, defeating VC Wiesbaden 3:1 (26:24, 25:13, 23:25, 25:13) in front of 2,806 fans. Though Dresden showed dominance in serve and attack, Wiesbaden fought hard, snatching the third set. Marta Levinska (21 points) and MVP Lorena Lorber Fijok led the charge. The series heads to Wiesbaden for a tense second match.
Schwerin Controls Aachen in Straight Sets
SSC Palmberg Schwerin handled business efficiently, downing Ladies in Black Aachen 3:0 (25:13, 27:25, 25:20). Schwerin shone early, stumbled briefly in set two, but closed confidently. Aachen, despite flashes of brilliance, couldn’t turn momentum into a set win.
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