The double-header in Japan’s Daido Life SV.League saw JTEKT Stings clinch two intense five-set wins over Tokyo Great Bears at Tokyo’s Yoyogi National Stadium. Over 3,000 fans packed the stands each day to witness JTEKT Stings, led by Kento Miyaura, widen their winning streak with a total 9-1 record and 23 points.
On Saturday, Miyaura scored 19 points, supported by Ricardo Lucarelli’s 14, as JTEKT Stings edged Tokyo 3-2 (25-23, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 15-13).
Sunday’s rematch brought more drama, with Miyaura delivering 28 points in a tight 3-2 (20-25, 25-14, 29-31, 26-24, 15-11) victory.
Other matches:
- Voreas Hokkaido v Osaka Bluteon 0-3
- Nagano Tridents v JT Thunders 3-2
- Toray Arrows Shizuoka v Suntory Sunbirds Osaka 1-3
- Wolfdogs Nagoya v Nippon Steel Sakai Blazers 3-0
- Voreas Hokkaido v Osaka Bluteon 0-3
- Nagano Tridents v JT Thunders 0-3
- Toray Arrows Shizuoka v Suntory Sunbirds Osaka 0-3
- Wolfdogs Nagoya v Nippon Steel Sakai Blazers 3-0
Standings provided by Sofascore