13 points with 5 blocked shots by Lee Da-hyun
Favorites Hyundai E&C got off to a strong start by defeating KGC Ginseng in the opening match of the 2023 Gumi Dodram Cup Professional Volleyball Competition.
Hyundai E&C earned a 3-0 (25-22 30-28 25-19) victory over KGC Ginseng Corporation in the opening match of the Women's Group A of the 2023 Gumi Dodram Cup Professional Volleyball Tournament at Park Jung-hee Gymnasium in Gumi on Monday.
Hyundai E&C's Jung Ji-yoon exploded for 17 points in the win, while Lee Da-hyun added 13 points, including five blocks.
KGC Ginseng Corporation's Park Hye-min and Lee Sun-woo scored 14 points each, but their efforts were overshadowed by the loss.
Hyundai E&C jumped out to an 8-4 lead in the first set and went on a 17-12 run behind the offense of Jung Jeong-yoon and Yang Hyo-jin. With a 23-21 advantage, Hyundai E&C lost a block to Park Hye-min after a spike by Jeong Ji-yoon, but Hwang Yeon-joo's back-attack closed out the first set.
After a fierce deuce battle, Hyundai E&C took the second set.
At the beginning of the second set, both teams exchanged points and were tied at 7-7.
However, KGC Ginseng Corporation took the lead and went up 16-11 after a quick open by Lee Sun-woo and a block by Jung Ho-young.
Hyundai E&C fought back, with Jeong Jeong-yoon and Lee Da-hyun increasing their attack success rate to tie the score at 24-24.
After five deuce ties, HMC had the last laugh.
At 28-28, Kim Joo-hyang made an open attack and KGC Ginseng Corporation's Lee Sun-woo's back-attack went off the line to take the second set.
Hyundai completed the shutout victory by taking the third set.
Kim Joo-hyang's quick opener made it 7-5, but Lee Da-hyun's block and Na Hyun-soo's quick opener gave HMC the lead.
KGC Ginseng fought back, but Kim Joo-hyung's opener, Yang Hyo-jin's fast break, and Na Hyun-soo's block helped them reach the 20-point mark for the first time.
Hyundai E&C tied the game at 23-19 with back-to-back baskets by Jeong Ji-yoon and Lee Da-hyun.
On the 31st, Hyundai E&C will try to win their second straight tournament against Pepper Savings Bank (1 loss), while KGC Ginseng will try to get their first win against Korea Expressway Corporation (1 win).