Caribes solidify their perch atop LVSM standings

With the four-set victory over last-place Guaynabo, the Caribes of San Sebastián tightened their hold on first place with a 13-1 record and 35 points.

By THE STAR STAFF

The Caribes of San Sebastián defeated the Mets of Guaynabo 3-1 to maintain their hold on first place in the Men’s Superior Volleyball League (LVSM by its initials) standings on Saturday night at Luis Aymat Cardona Coliseum in San Sebastián.

The set scores were: 25-23, 25-20, 21-25 and 25-20.

With the victory, the Caribes earned all three available points and pulled ahead at the top of the standings with a 13-1 record and 35 points. Meanwhile, the Mets remain in the LVSM cellar with a 2-12 record and just nine points.

In team statistics, San Sebastián led Guaynabo in attacks (54-47), blocks (11-10), defense (60-56), and passes (41-37). Both teams finished with three aces, while Guaynabo had the better assist total (17-16).

The Caribes’ double-digit scoring was led by Corey Chavers (23 points), Anthony Negrón (12) and Pelegrín Vargas Jr. (10). For Guaynabo, Inovel Romero stood out with 22 points, followed by Rafael Burgos with 10.