In a thrilling V League showdown, the Wolfdogs Nagoya halted the Panasonic Panthers’ impressive 20-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory. Polish star Bartosz Kurek emerged as the match’s top scorer, contributing significantly to the win with 3 points, showcasing a 50% success rate in attacks, three blocks, and an ace. This victory marks the Wolfdogs’ 20th in their 28th league match, securing them third place in the standings with 61 points, trailing behind the Panthers at 77 points and the Suntory Sunbirds with 66. The loss on Sunday was only the second for the Panasonic Panthers this season, adding intensity to the league’s competitive spirit. Other matches saw the Osaka Sakai Blazers falling to the Suntory Sunbirds 0-3, the JTEKT Stings defeating Voreas Hokkaido 3-0, and the Toray Arrows winning against the JT Thunders Hiroshima 3-0.
V League – February 18
- Osaka Sakai Blazers vs. Suntory Sunbirds 0:3 (18-25, 27-29, 21-25)
- JTEKT Stings vs. Voreas Hokkaido 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-22)
- Wolfdogs Nagoya vs. Panasonic Panthers 3-2 (25-17, 25-23, 19-25, 22-25, 15-9)
- Torray Arrows vs. JT Thunders 3-0 (25-21, 25-16, 25-20)
- Tokyo Great Bears vs. Nagano Tridents 3-1 (23-25, 25-20, 25-23, 35-33)