Dentil Praia Clube and Sesi Vôlei Bauru secure straight-set victories while Pinheiros survives a thrilling five-set marathon.
The Superliga Feminina has reached round 3 with two dominant teams maintaining a flawless record, according to information published by volley.
Dentil Praia Clube rotated their squad and swept Paulistano Barueri in Uberlândia, while Sesi Vôlei Bauru defeated Fluminense at the Arena Paulo Skaf to lead the standings on points ratio.
Meanwhile, E.C. Pinheiros secured their first win of the season in São Paulo after a grueling three-hour tie-break battle against Brusque.
Dentil Praia Clube and Sesi Bauru dominate round 3
In Uberlândia, Dentil Praia Clube delivered a solid performance by defeating Paulistano Barueri 3-0 with set scores of 25-23, 25-17, and 25-15.
Opposite Sabrina Machdo led the scoring with 13 points, while middle blocker Lanna Machado earned the MVP award with 11 points, including 7 kills and 4 blocks.
Simultaneously, Sesi Vôlei Bauru matched this success by beating Fluminense 3-0 at the Arena Paulo Skaf, winning the sets 25-19, 25-18, and running away with the third.
US opposite Morgahn Fingall claimed the MVP honors with a game-high 16 points, pushing both Bauru and Praia Clube to a 3-0 record with 9 points each.
E.C. Pinheiros triumphs in a three-hour marathon
In São Paulo, E.C. Pinheiros outlasted Brusque 3-2 in a dramatic rematch of last season's Superliga B final that lasted approximately three hours.
The match scores ended 25-23, 19-25, 27-25, 22-25, and 17-15, with the deciding tie-break going to extra points before Pinheiros won by two.
Flavia Lisboa was named MVP after scoring 20 points to secure the first victory of the season for Pinheiros.
Brusque opposite Camila Mesquita finished as the game top scorer with 28 points, and teammate Santiago contributed another 24 points.
Squad challenges and player injuries
Despite the thrilling victory for E.C. Pinheiros, the win came at a significant cost for the team early in the match.
Setter Juliana Carrijo suffered an injury early in the second set and was forced to leave the court, unable to continue playing.
For Paulistano Barueri, players like Sofya Kuznetsova and Geovana Freitas, who scored 11 points, still find their team without a point or a set after three games.
Meanwhile, Fluminense suffered their very first defeat of the current Superliga Feminina campaign against a dominant Bauru side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams are undefeated after round 3 of the Superliga Feminina?
Dentil Praia Clube and Sesi Vôlei Bauru are the only two undefeated teams remaining after three rounds, both holding a 3-0 record with 9 points.
Who won the MVP award in the match between Praia Clube and Barueri?
Middle blocker Lanna Machado won the MVP award for Dentil Praia Clube with 11 points, consisting of 7 kills and 4 blocks.
How long did the match between Pinheiros and Brusque last?
The dramatic five-set encounter lasted about three hours, with Pinheiros winning the deciding tie-break 17-15 in extra points.
Who was the top scorer in the Pinheiros versus Brusque match?
Brusque opposite Camila Mesquita was the game top scorer with 28 points in their hard-fought defeat.
