Mets need one victory to claim the title in PR

GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico, January 3, 2014 – The Guaynabo Mets are one victory away from the title in the Puerto Rican Men’s Volleyball Superior League following their third win on Sunday over the Arecibo Captains.

Pablo Guzman scored 18 points to lead the 25-21, 25-21, 25-21 victory while Jackson Rivera and Jean Carlos Ortiz contributed 13 and 11 points, respectively.

Erick Haddock toped the defeated side with 15 points, followed by Hector Soto with 13 and Nestor Bracero with 12.

Guaynabo shows a perfect record in the post season after going 4-0 in the quarterfinals with two victories over each Arecibo and Lares and sweeping Corozal in four straight matches in the semifinals.

Guzman and Rivera registered 22 and 20 points, respectively, to lead the 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 25-15 in the third match of the finals.

The fourth match of the best-of-seven Great Kia Final Series is scheduled on Thursday at Petaca Iquina Coliseum of Arecibo.