VakıfBank Triumphs in Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi Finals

VakıfBank has claimed the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi championship title after a commanding 3-1 victory over Fenerbahçe Medicana in the third and final match of the playoff series. The win, with set scores of 25-16, 25-15, 19-25, and 25-19, secured VakıfBank a clean 3-0 sweep in the series.
Marina Markova delivered a standout performance, scoring 27 points including six aces, while Kiera Van Ryk added 20 points to help guide VakıfBank to glory at Burhan Felek Vestel Voleybol Salonu.
Fenerbahçe fought hard, especially in the third set, with Melissa Vargas leading the scoreboard for her side with 24 points. Despite their efforts, VakifBank proved too strong across the court.
Post-match, Van Ryk praised her teammates:
“I’m incredibly proud of our team. It’s never easy in an atmosphere like this, but we stayed strong and focused.”
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