Red Sparks extend winning streak to record 10 games with 3-2 victory over Altos
Published: 15 Jan. 2025, 11:13
Updated: 15 Jan. 2025, 16:29
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- PAIK JI-HWAN
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![Daejeon Jung Kwan Jang Red Sparks' Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi celebrates during the V League game against the Hwaseong IBK Altos at Hwaseong Sports Complex Gymnasium in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi on Jan. 14. [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2025/01/15/b1aadeb0-7dff-451d-a76c-723b41e722c8.jpg)
Daejeon Jung Kwan Jang Red Sparks' Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi celebrates during the V League game against the Hwaseong IBK Altos at Hwaseong Sports Complex Gymnasium in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi on Jan. 14. [YONHAP]
The Daejeon Jung Kwan Jang Red Sparks extended their winning streak to a record 10 games in the V League with a 3-2 victory over the Hwaseong IBK Altos on Tuesday.
The game at Hwaseong Sports Complex Gymnasium in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi, proved to be a nail-biter, with both teams trading points throughout.
The Red Sparks secured the first set 25-21, but the second set became a marathon battle, with the score reaching 34-34 before the Red Sparks edged ahead to win 36-34. The Altos fought back to claim the third and fourth sets 25-23 and 25-19, respectively, but the visitors rallied to take the decisive fifth set 15-12.
Opposite spiker Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi was the standout performer for the Red Sparks, scoring 44 points and breaking her own record for the most points scored in a single V League match.
The Altos' Viktoriia Danchak also put on an impressive display, scoring 41 points and setting a personal best.
Tuesday’s victory marked the Red Sparks’ first-ever 10-game winning streak in league history, surpassing their previous record of nine consecutive wins set last week.
The Red Sparks are currently third on the seven-team V League table with 38 points, trailing the second-place Suwon Hyundai Engineering & Construction Hillstate by five points.
Securing third place at the end of the season is vital, as it guarantees a spot in the postseason. A playoff berth would mark the Red Sparks’ second consecutive postseason appearance.
The team will face No. 6 Gimcheon Korea Expressway Hi-Pass at home on Saturday as they aim to maintain their strong form.
BY PAIK JI-HWAN [[email protected]]
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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