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UWI Blackbirds with Victory Over Advent Ballers

Thursday, May 22, 2025 – The UWI Blackbirds cemented their place in the top three of the Barbados Volleyball Association’s Division Two League with a hard-fought straight-sets win over Advent Ballers on Thursday night at Clapham.

Despite the final score suggesting a routine victory, the Blackbirds had to summon all their resilience to edge out their opponents 25-23, 25-22, 25-23.

In another keenly contested Division Two matchup, the visiting Chargers women also walked away victorious. They overcame Burger King Clapham in a nail-biting affair, winning 26-24, 25-22.

Apex rebound over Advent

Saturday, May 17, 2025 – Newly promoted Apex used the Bagatelle home advantage on Saturday night to rebound from their last loss to division two WOW Foundation United by whipping Advent Ballers 25-15, 25-16, 25-20.

Guyanese duo Davindra Latchman, Shemroy Ross, and attorney Martie Garnes led the fight for Apex. Former Barbados player Rene Archer provided a counter for Advent, but he and his teammates were too inconsistent to win at least a set.

Earlier at Bagatelle on Saturday night, Simba Alleyne led Foundation United’s division three men to a 25-21, 25-17 win over Development Volleyball in Motion.

The UWI Blackbirds dismissed Chargers 25-15, 25-22 in a women’s division two battle.

WOW Foundation United unbeaten

Thursday, May 15, 2025 – WOW Foundation United continued their unbeaten run in the Barbados Volleyball Association’s Division Two league after being given a scare by newly promoted Apex on Thursday night at Oldbury, St. Philip.

FU had to battle from a set down to take the match 19-25, 25-19, 25-21, 25-17, with former standout NCAA player Jabarry Goodridge dominating Apex’s defence. The newcomers looked impressive in the indoor facility, with Guyanese duo Davindra Latchman and Shemroy Ross, along with attorney Martie Garnes, providing great fight for Apex.

Ironically, while the pouring rain impacted the other outdoor fixtures, the large crowd at Olbury enjoyed entertaining attacks and counterattacks from both teams. Six foot four Rashawn Alleyne proved vital in executing demoralising one on one blocks on Apex.

Unfortunately, the second game involving the home team, Advent, was not as exciting. Hill Road rolled over Advent 25-21, 25-20, 25-17.

Before the rains, Cave Hill KFC Deacons outclassed UWI 25-21, 25-17. No other matches were completed on the night.

UWI Blackbirds Soar at Cave

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Home team UWI Blackbirds defended their turf with a hard-fought victory over Hill Road. The Blackbirds maintained the dominance of home teams, overcoming Hill Road in a four-set battle: 25-16, 26-28, 25-18, 25-20.

Before that thrilling showdown, the Chargers wasted no time in stamping their authority on Spikenards, securing a straight-set triumph, 25-9, 25-20. While the loss dampened Spikenards’ long-awaited return to competitive volleyball after more than two decades away from the court, their resilience hinted at a promising future for the team.

UWI Blackbirds are the repeat double crown queens!

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 – The UWI Blackbirds once again cemented their place as champions, defending their league title with a commanding display against Warrens. The Blackbirds dominated in straight sets, clinching a 26-24, 25-21, 25-16 victory.

The WOW Foundation staged a thrilling comeback to topple Hill Road in a four-set showdown. After dropping the first set 21-25, WOW dug deep to claim the next three sets 26-24, 28-26, and 25-21.

Blackbirds Soar to Victory in Thrilling Five-Set

The atmosphere at the Wildey Gymnasium was electric as Division One volleyball queens UWI Blackbirds staged a stunning comeback to defeat cup contenders KFC Deacons in a gripping five-set battle. The match, which had fans on the edge of their seats, ended with the Blackbirds taking the victory 20-25, 25-16, 25-15, 24-26, 15-12.

The Deacons had looked poised to take the decisive fifth set, surging to a 12-8 lead with momentum firmly in their favour. However, the Blackbirds had other plans. Led by the powerful spiking of Barbados’ six-footer Tenielle Chapman-Goodluck, the Blackbirds clawed their way back into contention. Chapman-Goodluck’s relentless attacks, combined with the impeccable serving and setting of Carah Watson, saw the Blackbirds rally for seven unanswered points, securing the win and leaving Deacons stunned.

In other action at Wildey, Warrens continued their impressive run with a hard-fought victory over Phoenix Security Services Carlton. Despite dropping the first set 22-25, Warrens stormed back to claim the next three sets 25-22, 25-20, 25-22.