Hyundai Hillstate suffered their third defeat of the season, falling 0-3 to GS Caltex in a V-League match at Suwon Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 11.
The result extended a difficult start for the team, which remains winless in the 2026-2027 campaign. The live streaming of the match was available on Vision+ channel Sportstars at 17.00 WIB. Prior to this game, GS Caltex had also defeated Hi-Pass 3-0 (25-18, 25-21, 25-22) in their league opener, following a victory in the KOVO Cup 2026 final.
Megawati Scores 18 Points in Defeat
Megawati Hangestri Pertiwi led the scoring effort for Hyundai Hillstate, recording 18 points in the match. Her attacking success rate was 38.10%. Despite her performance, she could not prevent the team from sliding to a 27-29, 16-25, 17-25 loss, according to CNN Indonesia.
The result marked the third straight loss for the squad in the opening stages of the Korean league. Her performance improved from the previous match against IBK Altos, where she scored 7 points with a 33% success rate. The collaboration between Megawati and Jordan Wilson has begun to improve performance.
Tight Opening Set
The match began with a competitive first set where both teams stayed within reach. Hillstate held an 8-7 lead early, but GS Caltex shifted momentum to move ahead 15-13 mid-way through the frame. The teams traded points through a series of ties until the score reached 27-27. GS Caltex eventually secured the set 29-27, despite Hillstate holding a 26-25 advantage at one point, CNN Indonesia reported.
GS Caltex Secures Victory
GS Caltex maintained control in the second set, establishing a 17-10 lead that proved too large for Hillstate to overcome. The set concluded 25-16 in favor of the visitors. In the third set, Hillstate opened with a 10-7 lead, but were unable to sustain the pressure. GS Caltex rallied to take an 18-12 lead and closed out the match 25-17.
Early Season Struggles
This loss continues a winless start for Hyundai Hillstate, who also struggled during the KOVO Cup tournament held from October 11 to 18, Tirto.id noted. The team previously fell 3-0 to IBK Altos on November 3 in their league opener.
Statistics from earlier matches showed Hillstate ranking fourth in attack success rate at 37.79%, while GS Caltex led the league in that category at 42.58%, according to data cited by Harian Disway. In the defensive sector, GS Caltex recorded 2.57 successful blocks per set compared to Hyundai Hillstate’s 1.14.
Future Matchups
Hyundai Hillstate was scheduled to play GS Caltex. The team faces ongoing pressure to improve its defensive and attacking efficiency, having recorded 1.14 blocks per set compared to 2.57 for GS Caltex in early season play, Harian Disway reported. Prior to the V-League, Hyundai Hillstate also lost to Hi-Pass 3-0 (25-17, 25-16, 25-18) and to GS Caltex 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-22) during the KOVO Cup 2026 tournament from October 11 to 18.
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