JAJA Santiago and the Saitama Ageo Medics put up a valiant stand but were no match for the defending champion JT Marvelous in the Japan V.League women's division on Saturday.
The Ageo Medics suffered a 25-21, 25-21, 25-17 loss at Hitachinaka Sports Park Gymnasium.
Jaja Santiago, Ageo Medics suffer 11th loss
The Filipina import contributed six points on four attacks and two blocks for Saitama, which dropped to sixth place with a 16-11 record.
Andrea Drews powered JT Marvelous with 19 points, 17 of which off hits, while Thai reinforcment Thatdao Nuekjang got 12 markers built off seven attacks, four blocks, and a service ace to preserve their spot at the top of the standings at 23-5.
Mami Uchiseto led Saitama with 13 points in the loss.
The Ageo Medics will get a chance to recalibrate on Wednesday when they play the Toray Arrows.
Get more of the latest sports news & updates on SPIN.ph
NOTICE ON UNAUTHORIZED AND UNLAWFUL USE, PUBLICATION, AND/OR DISSEMINATION OF SPIN.PH CONTENT: Please be notified that any unauthorized and unlawful use, publication, and/or dissemination of Spin.ph’s content and/or materials is a direct violation of its legal and exclusive rights to the same, and shall be subject to appropriate legal action/s.
