Ślepsk Malow Suwałki claimed their first victory of the Polish PlusLiga season with a 3-1 home win over NEONET Norwid Częstochowa in the third round.
Bartosz Filipiak led all scorers with 21 points, while Bulgarian outside hitter Asparuh Asparuhov contributed 19 points and earned MVP honors.
After two consecutive five-set defeats, Suwałki finally found their rhythm, winning the opening two sets 25-21 and 25-15.
Norwid responded in the third set, with coach Luke Reynolds introducing several substitutes. Isaac Heslinga and Mads Kyed Jensen helped the visitors extend the contest with a 25-19 victory.
However, the hosts regained control in the fourth set, racing to an early lead before closing out the match 25-18.
Oskar Madsen led Norwid with 15 points, followed by Jensen with 12 and Heslinga with nine.
Filipiak also produced a spectacular 111 km/h service ace.
Result: Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 3-1 NEONET Norwid Częstochowa (25-21, 25-15, 19-25, 25-18).
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