Alyssa Solomon delivered a breakout performance in her first start, helping Osaka Marvelous sweep the Aranmare Yamagata, 25-21, 25-21, 25-16, in the 2025-26 Japan SV.League season on Sunday at HOS Sumiyoshi Sports Center.
Benched in the opener and scoring only a total of three points three games into her first foray as a pro, Solomon made the most of her role as a starter and showed what she’s capable of on the international stage.
The Filipino opposite spiker drilled nine attacks, three blocks, and an ace to earn the Player of the Game honor.
Ameze Miyabe also stepped up with 13 points for the Marvelous. Kotona Hayashi chipped in 12, while Lisa Van Hecke added 10 to rise to a 2-2 record after losing their first two games.
Meanwhile, Jaja Santiago and the Denso AiryBees absorbed their first defeat following a 25-22, 19-25, 25-22, 25-16 loss to Rivale Astemo at Hitachinaka City Sports Park Total Gym.
Santiago’s 12-point effort off 11 kills and a block wasn’t enough as they slid to 3-1.
Denso dominated Rivale Astemo, 26-24, 25-20, 25-17, on Saturday, but couldn’t complete a weekend sweep.
Solomon seeks to sustain her fine play when Osaka battles rival NEC Red Rockets on Friday and Saturday, while Santiago seeks bounce back in Denso’s weekend matches against the Saga Hisamitsu Springs.