Kindai University defeats Criss Cross to hand them first loss in Spikers' Turf semifinals

Japan's Kindai University handed the previously undefeated Criss Cross their first loss in the Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference semifinals with a 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 25-22 victory.

The win gives Kindai a 2-0 record in the semifinals, tying them with Savouge Aesthetics at the top of the standings.

Masakazu Kawano and Yoshiki Yasuda were key players for Kindai, scoring 18 and 17 points respectively.

Kindai coach Hideyuki Mitsuyama aims to promote Japanese volleyball culture during their stay in Manila.

Criss Cross, after an eight-game winning streak, now holds a 1-1 record in the semifinals.

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