“Silva’s 30-point rampage + MVP” GS Caltex “again” defeats Korea Expressway Corporation… V7 after full-set thriller, sets new record for most cup tournament titles in history

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GS Caltex defeated Korea Expressway Corporation to claim its seventh cup tournament title in franchise history.

On the 18th, at the final of the 2026 Yeosu NH Nonghyup Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament held at Jinnam Gymnasium in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, GS Caltex defeated Korea Expressway Corporation with a set score of 3-2 (25-22, 26-28, 18-25, 25-22, 15-5).

With this victory, GS Caltex reclaimed the championship trophy for the first time in three years since 2023. The team achieved its seventh title in franchise history, setting a new record for the most cup tournament wins in women’s professional volleyball history. Following their win in last season’s championship final, GS Caltex once again defeated Korea Expressway Corporation in this cup tournament final. Meanwhile, Korea Expressway Corporation finished as runner-up in the cup tournament for the second consecutive year.

Ace Silva scored 30 points to lead the team to victory. Silva, who was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of last season’s regular league, also secured the MVP award for this cup tournament. Kwon Min-ji contributed 24 points, leading both teams with a highest attack success rate of 62.86%, while Tanatcha also added 19 points to support the offense.

For Korea Expressway Corporation, Moma exploded for a tournament-high 31 points and fought hard, but scoring support from domestic players was lacking. Moma received the Tournament Most Improved Player (MIP) award, while the Rising Star Award went to Kim Da-eun, a rookie setter for Korea Expressway Corporation.

As befitting a final, a full-set thriller unfolded. GS Caltex took the first set 25-22 but fell into trouble after losing the second and third sets in succession. However, entering the fourth set, Silva and Kwon Min-ji’s scoring surged, allowing them to take the set 25-22 and tie the match.

In the early stages of the decisive fifth set, GS Caltex seized the lead by capitalizing on consecutive errors from their opponents. Silva and Kwon Min-ji unleashed a fierce attack, putting the final nail in the coffin with a 15-5 victory.

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