Bích Thủy achieved excellent stats, but the Okayama Seagulls could not create a surprise.

(Volleyball result) - Trần Thị Bích Thủy and her Okayama Seagulls teammates could not create a surprise against a strong Hisamitsu Springs.

Set 1: Okayama 26-28 Hisamitsu

Set 1 unfolded with an extremely tense scenario as Okayama Seagulls played evenly against the strong opponent Hisamitsu Springs.

From the start, Okayama entered confidently and continuously chased the score. Despite being behind many times, they persistently narrowed the gap thanks to solid defense and effective counterattacks. The stalemate lasted throughout the set as neither team could establish a safe lead.

Entering the final stage, the tension peaked as the two teams exchanged points repeatedly and dragged each into overtime. Trần Thị Bích Thủy and her teammates saved set-points "with tired arms," unable to make a breakthrough and narrowly accepted defeat.

Set 2: Okayama 19-25 Hisamitsu

Right from the beginning of the set, Hisamitsu Springs created a significant gap with consecutive points, forcing Okayama into a chasing position. Unstable first-touch reception limited Okayama's offensive deployment, allowing the opponent to extend the lead to 5-7 points in the middle phase.

Despite great efforts to reduce the gap in the latter half of the set, Okayama still could not reverse the situation.

Set 3: Okayama 20-25 Hisamitsu

Okayama Seagulls started not badly, creating a stalemate until mid-set, but from the 14-14 point, the momentum gradually shifted to Hisamitsu Springs; Kitamado and her teammates then maintained their rising momentum to create a 4-5 point lead.

Despite great efforts to narrow the gap, the "Seagulls" still could not reverse the situation. Hisamitsu maintained solidity and controlled the match tempo well, not giving the opponent a chance to create a surprise.

Overall, Hisamitsu Springs defeated Okayama Seagulls 3-0 (28-26; 25-19; 25-20). Personally, Bích Thủy had few opportunities to shine in this match but still managed to score 7 points (6 attack points, 1 block point, impressive efficiency of 60%).

What time does the Okayama Seagulls vs Hisamitsu Springs volleyball match take place?

• Time: 12:05, today 28/3
• Competition: Japanese National Volleyball League 2025-2026

Okayama Seagulls form (last 5 matches)

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Head-to-head history between Okayama Seagulls and Hisamitsu Springs (last 5 matches)