In the 8th round of the Vodafone Sultanlar League, VakıfBank secured a solid 3-1 win over Aydın Büyükşehir Belediyespor at Mimar Sinan Sports Hall. This marks VakıfBank’s seventh consecutive victory in the league, maintaining their impressive form. Leading the team, Kiera Van Ryk scored 27 points, while Marina Markova added 23, combining for a formidable 50 points.
The match started with Aydın BŞB taking the first set 25-21. VakıfBank rebounded, winning the next three sets 25-21, 25-20, and 25-17, showcasing their resilience and teamwork.
In another matchup, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit overcame Nilüfer Belediyespor 3-1, with Hande Baladın and Alexa Gray each scoring 16 points.
In the highlight match of the round, THY clinched a 3-1 victory over Galatasaray Daikin. Anthi Vasilantonaki spearheaded THY’s offense, scoring an impressive 27 points, with Tugba Ivegin contributing 21 points to secure the win. On the Galatasaray side, Alexia Ioana Carutasu led with 21 points, while Ilkin Aydin added 19.
Results – 8th Round:
- Keçiören Bld. Sigorta Shop vs Beşiktaş: 1-3 (25-23, 25-27, 22-25, 22-25)
- Türk Hava Yolları vs Galatasaray Daikin: 3-2 (29-27, 24-26, 23-25, 25-16, 15-11)
- Aydın BBSK vs VakıfBank 1-3 (25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 17-25)
- Nilüfer Bld. Eker vs Eczacıbaşı Dynavit 1-3 (17-25, 14-25, 25-20, 20-25)
- Sarıyer Bld. vs Kuzeyboru 0-3 (20-25, 18-25, 23-25)
- Fenerbahçe Medicana vs Aras Kargo: 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 25-22)
- Bahçelievler Bld. vs Zeren Spor 0-3 (24-26, 21-25, 19-25)
