Business League Wins
Date Match result Set scores
Oct 14 Royalton Antigua 2–1 77 Bus Service 23–25, 25–7, 15–12
Oct 14 Sandals 2–1 UWI 22–25, 25–20, 15–8
Oct 15 Nate Burton Photography 2–0 Zamine
25–14, 25–15
Oct 15 APUA 2–1 Media 23–25, 27–25, 15–11
There was no shortage of excitement at the YMCA Sports Complex on Wednesday and Thursday, as the ABAVA Business League
continued with four matches. Royalton Antigua and Sandals both came from a set down on Wednesday, while Thursday brought a
straight-set win for Nate Burton Photography and a close contest between APUA and Media.
Wednesday, October 14 | Royalton and Sandals fight back
77 Bus Service got off to the better start against Royalton Antigua, taking the first set 25–23. Royalton answered in convincing fashion,
winning the second 25–7, but still had work to do. The third set was much closer, with Royalton eventually pulling through 15–12 to
win the match 2–1.
Sandals had a similar task against the University of the West Indies Five Islands(UWI). After UWI took the opener 25–22, Sandals
settled into the match and won the second set 25–20. They carried that momentum into the decider, taking it 15–8 for a 2–1 victory.
Thursday, October 15 | Nate wins in two; APUA goes the distance
Nate Burton Photography made short work of its meeting with Zamine Shipping, taking the match in straight sets, 25–14 and 25–15. It
was a solid outing for Nate, who kept Zamine from forcing a third set.
The APUA–Media match was a different story. Media, whose sponsors include Lucozade, Dasani Water, Subway, Signpro and Frank B
Armstrong, took the first set 25–23 and looked to be in a good position. APUA, however, edged a tense second set 27–25 to keep the
match alive. They then won the deciding set 15–11 to complete the comeback, 2–1.
Results at a glance
With close finishes and changes in momentum across both nights, the nine-team competition continues to give players and supporters
plenty to talk about.
Next matches | Saturday, October 17
The next round takes place on Saturday, October 17, at the YMCA Sports Complex. Nate Burton Photography meets UWI at 7:00 PM,
followed by ECAB against Sandals at 8:00 PM. Admission is EC$5, and food and drinks will be on sale. Supporters are encouraged to
come out and back their teams.
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www.antiguavolleyball.com.
WORK HARD. PLAY HARDER
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Royalton, Sandals, Nate Burton Photography and APUA Claim.