In a thrilling match at the ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious over Antigua and Barbuda with a decisive score of 3-0, solidifying their status as a top contender on Saturday night.
The match, played at the YMCA, concluded with set scores of 25-15, 25-23, and 25-19, showcasing the skill and determination of both teams.
Top Performers were Tevin St. Jean (Saint Lucia) – 13 points, Cairon Davis (Antigua) – 13 points and Erwin Mathurine (Antigua) – 13 points.
Earlier that day. Both teams recorded wins.
Antigua and Barbuda emerged victorious against Dominica with a score of 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-23, 25-22).
Antigua and Barbuda’s Adrian Constant was a standout performer, dominating the court with 18 points through powerful spikes and effective serves, leading his team to victory. Cairon Davis and Immanuel Donovan also made significant contributions with key defensive plays and teamwork that proved crucial throughout the match.
On the other side, Team Dominica’s Yahn Florent led his team with an impressive 22 points, exhibiting remarkable skills in both offense and defense.
Sidney John and James Nester displayed resilience, demonstrating strong teamwork and strategic play.
The match began with a fiercely contested first set that ultimately ended in favor of Dominica. However, Antigua quickly rebounded in the second set, showcasing strategic adjustments that propelled them to victory in the subsequent sets.
The final set saw Antigua and Barbuda maintain their momentum, securing the win with a score of 25-22.
Meanwhile, Saint Lucia defeated Grenada 3-1 (25-22, 21-25, 25-16, 25-17).
Tevin St. Jean led all scored with 22 points while for Grenada, Darron Oxford made 19.
With these victories, both Saint Lucia and Antigua are now poised to battle for the top position in the tournament.
The teams will face each other again in a highly anticipated rematch, at the YMCA tonight at 8:30 where the stakes will be higher.
Before that encounter, Grenada and Dominica will battle for the bronze medal at 6.
Expecting high energy and fierce competition. ECVA finals never disappoint!
Let’s go Antigua