The second set was much closer. Au Mana gained momentum and closed the score to 24-23. At that point, Guam Pro coach Oksana Chernyshova, a former international professional player, entered the match and sealed the set with a single spike, 25-23.
In the third set, Au Mana jumped out to an early 8-4 lead. Coach Chernyshova stayed on the court for the rest of the match. Guam Pro rallied, tying the set at 22-22 and ultimately winning 27-25, securing the match 3-0.
 
With the victory, Guam Pro improves to 4-3 on the season, while Au Mana falls to 4-2. Au Mana was the defending Triton League champion and a four-time league winner.
 
The second match saw the #1 seed Rogues at full strength, but Pacific Volleyball Academy challenged them at every turn. Both teams played well in the first set, with Pacific Academy narrowly winning 26-24.
 
Pacific Academy, led by star spiker Lea Aromin, continued to pressure the Rogues. The #1 seed evened the match by taking the second set 25-21. In the third set, Faith Piper delivered her best performance, helping Pacific Academy block the Rogue star and win 25-22.
 
Pacific Academy carried their momentum into the fourth set, winning 25-19 and taking the match 3-1.
 
Pacific Volleyball Academy improves to 4-3 and will face Guam Pro in the championship on Saturday night. The Rogues are now 5-1 and will play Au Mana in the third-place match.
 
Matches for Saturday:
Saturday, December 13
3rd Place Match - 5:00 pm - #1 Rogues Vs. #2 Au Mana
Championship - 7:00 pm - #3 Guam Pro Vs. #4 Pacific Volleyball Academy
 
All matches are played in the UOG Calvo Field House. All matches are streamed on the UOG Athletic Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UOGTritonAthletics/