Cangrejeras defeat Valencianas in straight sets to open LVSF semifinals.

Tamara Otene led Santurce with 19 points. (Heriberto Rosario Rosa / FPV)

By THE STAR STAFF

The Cangrejeras of Santurce defeated the Valencianas of Juncos in three sets on Sunday night to kick off Semifinal Series A of the Women’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSF by its initials in Spanish) in a match held at Roberto Clemente Coliseum in Hato Rey.

The set scores were 25-14, 25-21 and 25-22.

Tamara Otene led the Santurce offense with 19 points (17 on attacks and 2 on blocks), followed by Andrea Rangel with 17 points and Helena Grozer with 10.

Naya Gross led Juncos with 11 points.

In the statistical comparison, the Cangrejeras dominated in attacks (47-30), blocks (13-10), aces (1-0), digs (78-72) and assists (13-12).

The Valencianas held the advantage in passes (39-28).

The series continues Wednesday when the Valencianas host the Cangrejeras at Rafael G. Amalbert Coliseum starting at 8:30 p.m.