South Korea’s V-League saw pivotal matchups on December 28th, with both men’s and women’s competitions delivering crucial results as teams vie for playoff positioning. IBK기업은행 secured a vital win against Jung Kwan jang in the women’s bracket,while Korean Air extended their dominant lead in the men’s league with a victory over Ourigard. Both contests featured standout individual performances and shifting standings as the 2025/26 season progresses.
IBK기업은행 defeated Jung Kwan Jang 3-1 (25-18, 25-22, 17-25, 25-17) in a V-League match held at the Hwaseong Indoor Gymnasium on December 28th.
With the win, IBK기업은행 now holds a record of 7 wins and 11 losses for a total of 24 points, closing the gap to just one point behind fourth-place GS Caltex (8 wins and 9 losses, 25 points). Jung Kwan Jang, struggling through a four-game losing streak, falls to the bottom of the seven-team standings with 5 wins and 13 losses for 15 points.
IBK기업은행, under interim head coach Yeo Oh-hyeon, had previously secured four consecutive victories but had stumbled recently, winning only one of their last four matches, including a loss to Korea Expressway Corporation on December 14th. However, they rediscovered their form in this crucial third-round finale, setting the stage for a potential resurgence.
Victoria and Choi Jung-min led the charge for IBK기업은행, each contributing 16 points to the victory. Kinkela added 14 points, including four service aces.
In the men’s match held at the Jangchung Gymnasium in Seoul on December 28th, Korean Air triumphed over Ourigard 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 25-22). Korean Air became the first team to reach 40 points with a record of 14 wins and 3 losses, extending their lead over second-place Hyundai Capital (32 points) to eight points. Despite the absence of key player Jung Ji-seok due to an ankle injury, Russell spearheaded Korean Air’s attack with a dominant 25-point performance.
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