Bich Thuy 'a pillar of strength', yet Okayama Seagulls suffer 8th consecutive loss

(Volleyball result) - Tran Thi Bich Thuy delivered excellent blocks but still could not help Okayama Seagulls break their losing streak in this year's Japanese National Championship.

Okayama Seagulls lose to Denso Airybees 1-3 (25-19; 22-25; 18-25; 19-25) in the match of the 2025-2026 Japanese Women's National Volleyball League on the afternoon of February 28th, Vietnam time.

Against an opponent they had defeated earlier this season, the team started brilliantly and secured a 25-19 win. However, Tran Thi Bich Thuy and her teammates could not maintain the advantage. The "Seagulls" defended and dove well, but their somewhat limited attacking capability prevented them from gaining a good foothold in the match, resulting in a disappointing comeback loss.

For Tran Thi Bich Thuy, the Vietnamese middle blocker continued her strong performance with 14 points - including 9 attack points and as many as 5 block points, with a 36% success rate. Bich Thuy was the top scorer for Okayama Seagulls and the second-highest scorer of the match, behind Denso's foreign player Rosamaria Montibeller. The Brazilian attacker shone with 36 points (33 attack points, 2 block points, 1 service ace).

This marks the 8th consecutive loss for Okayama Seagulls in this season's SV.League. The team remains second from bottom with only 4 wins since the start of the season.

What time is the Okayama Seagulls vs Denso Airybees volleyball match?

• Time: 12:05 PM, today February 28th
• Competition: 2025-2026 Japanese Women's National Volleyball League

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