In a thrilling start to the Daido Life SV.League men’s quarterfinals, standout performances by Nimir Abdel-Aziz, Kento Miyaura, and Torey DeFalco helped their teams secure opening wins in the best-of-three series.
Nimir Leads Wolfdogs Nagoya
Dutch opposite Nimir Abdel-Aziz was in top form, scoring 30 points—including 27 kills, 2 aces, and a block—to power Wolfdogs Nagoya to a 3-1 win over Hiroshima Thunders. His teammates Akito Yamazaki and Kenta Takanashi also delivered strong showings, while Hiroshima’s Yudai Arai tallied 20 points in response.
Miyaura, DeFalco Dominate for JTEKT Stings
JTEKT Stings Aichi edged Tokyo Great Bears 3-1 with Miyaura and DeFalco leading the charge. Miyaura nailed 23 points, and DeFalco added 25 with strong blocking and attack. Despite efforts from Tokyo’s Alexandre Ferreira and Rikuto Goto, JTEKT held their ground.
The second legs are scheduled for Saturday, April 19. Fans can catch the action live on VBTV.
Next Matches
- Apr 19 – Wolfdogs vs. Hiroshima
- Apr 19 – JTEKT Stings vs. Tokyo
- Apr 20 – Deciding matches (if needed)
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