The defending title holder, Heungkuk Life Insurance Pink Spiders, remained on top of the V League last week. Last Friday, the Pink Spiders won against GS Caltex Seoul Kixx. Then, on Sunday, they won against last year’s second placer, Suwon Hyundai Engineering and Construction Hillstate.
As the score indicates, Sunday’s match at Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium in Incheon was tough. Kim Yeon-koung, a star player for the Pink Spiders, was the game-changer with 30 points, her season-high in a single game—people who bet on volleyball praise Kim for her consistency.
The Pink Spiders had won four in a row, including two at the close of last season, and their triumph over Hillstate on Sunday was their second success over the Suwon side this season.
Pink Spiders Remained on Top of V League
After that, on Friday, the Pink Spiders played Kixx at home. Despite Kim only averaging 14 points per game, the Pink Spiders showed incredible strength by taking the first three sets, 25-16, 25-22, and 25-18. With 23 points after two games, the Pink Spiders maintained their lead in the seven-team standings.
Due to their 3-0 victory over the Daejeon Jung Kwan Jang Red Sparks last Tuesday, Kixx is still in second position with 17 points. According to betting odds experts, Hillstate and the capital side are deadlocked for first place in the standings. However, the capital side has clinched more victories. Both the Kixx and Hillstate have won six games apiece.
Each of the Red Sparks and Gwangju AI Peppers’ two losses this week was a significant letdown. According to the latest online sports news reports, the Red Sparks dropped their second straight game on Saturday, losing 3-2 against Gimcheon Korea Expressway Hi-Pass after defeating the Kixx.
Despite losing Saturday’s game, Daejeon’s Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi—an Asian Quota Draft pick—continued to play great, scoring 33 points. Mega’s success was expected, given her significant role for the Red Sparks this season. As of Monday, she has scored 207 points, placing her sixth in the league.
