APR VC narrowly defeated East African University Rwanda (EAUR) in a dramatic five-set encounter (28–26, 25–16, 23–25, 18–25, 15–12) at St Famille Gymnasium on Saturday.

The army side started the match strongly, edging the opening set 28–26 before building momentum to take the second set comfortably at 25–16, leading many to expect a straight-sets victory.

However, EAUR, coached by Vincent Dusabimana, responded with tactical discipline and improved defensive coordination. Their efforts paid off as they claimed the third set 25–23 and followed up with a 25–18 win in the fourth to force the match into a decisive tie-break.

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Despite EAUR’s spirited comeback, APR held their nerve in the final set, prevailing 15–12 to seal the victory.

Elsewhere, Rwanda Energy Group (REG) VC cruised past Kirehe VC in straight sets (25–15, 25–13, 25–15), while Gisagara VC defeated EP Ngoma 3–1 (25–21, 22–25, 25–19, 25–22).

Kigali Volleyball Club (KVC) showed resilience by pushing Kepler VC to a decisive tie-break but eventually fell short as Kepler edged the contest 3–2 (13–25, 27–25, 19–25, 25–22, 15–13).

In the women’s category, East African University Rwanda (EAUR) WVC claimed a comfortable straight-sets victory over RP-Huye WVC (25–13, 25–12, 25–22). Kepler WVC also secured a 3–0 win against Ruhango WVC, prevailing 25–17, 25–15, 25–23.