Universitario faces Olva Latino in Peruvian Volleyball League Week 3

OPA WIRE, Nov 1 (OPA) — Universitario, coached by Francisco Hervás, faces Olva Latino in the final match of Saturday’s schedule. The teams began warm-ups at the Polideportivo in Villa El Salvador as both sides look to secure points early in the 2026-27 season. Universitario enters the contest as the favorite, while César Arrese’s Olva Latino squad seeks an upset to improve their standing.

Universitario’s starting lineup features Lucía Magallanes, Aixa Vigil, Sarah Evaristo, Malu Oliveira, Catherine Flood, Claudia Palza, and libero Mirian Patiño. Olva Latino counters with Thayane Cabral, Kyara Becerra, Mariángela Silva, Daniela Uribe, Ludmila Guimaraes, Yomhara Rivera, and libero Brianna Fuentes. The match follows a dominant 3-0 performance by San Martín against Deportivo Géminis, where the sets concluded 28-26, 25-11, and 25-18.

Player focus remains on American attacker Catherine Flood, who is pursuing a league title with Universitario following a difficult end to the 2025-26 season. Flood, who previously spent five years as a reserve in the United States, has become a focal point of the Universitario offense. Teammate Aixa Vigil also enters the match with momentum, having recently addressed her transition to the club and her performance following her departure from Alianza Lima.

Olva Latino enters the match under the leadership of César Arrese, who has returned to the league with a mandate to build a competitive roster. Arrese has confirmed plans to integrate four international players into the squad as part of his long-term project. The league continues to see high-scoring activity, including Deportivo Soan’s 3-1 victory over Deportivo Wanka earlier in the day with set scores of 19-25, 25-16, 25-16, and 25-17.