Alyssa Solomon earned her first win in the Japan SV.League after defending champion Osaka Marvelous vented their ire on Aranmare Yamagata, 20-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-21, on Saturday at HOS Sumiyoshi Sports Center.
Solomon played as a substitute in every set and scored two off four attack attempts, as Osaka improved to 1-2 after getting swept by Himeji Victorina in its first two games last week.
The National University product was benched in her first game and scored a point in a five-set defeat.
Lisa Van Hecke led the Marvelous with 21 points off 15 kills, three blocks, and three aces. Mikoto Shima chipped in 20 points, while Mizuki Tanaka added 19.
Solomon and the Marvelous gun for a weekend sweep of Aranmare on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Jaja Santiago and the Denso AiryBees dominated Rivale Astemo, 26-24, 25-20, 25-17, at Hitachinaka City Sports Park Total Gym.
Santiago, now known as Sachi Minowa, delivered seven points off six kills and a block. Sabrina Machado had 17 points to lead the AiryBees.
The 6-foot-5 Filipino middle blocker powered Denso’s sweep of the Toray Arrows Shiga last weekend
The three-time SV.League Best Blocker and her team seek to stay unbeaten against the same opponent on Sunday.