Union West Wien W claimed an important away victory in the 2. Bundesliga East Women on October 17, 2015, defeating SG SVS hotVolleys Women 3-1. The win showcased the visitors' resilience, especially after hotVolleys leveled the match at one set apiece.

Match overview

Union West Wien opened strongly, taking the first set 25-22. The home side responded with a 25-20 win in the second, setting up a tense third set. Union West Wien held their nerve to win it 25-23, then powered through the fourth 25-18 to seal the match.

Decisive stretch

With the third set tied at 22-22, Union West Wien won three of the next four points to take a crucial 2-1 lead. In the fourth set, they raced out to a 10-4 lead and never looked back, with hotVolleys unable to find a way back.

Standout names

Outside hitter Theresa Haller was the standout for Union West Wien, recording 17 kills at a 45% attack rate. Setter Lisa Fröhlich also produced a well-rounded performance with 28 assists and two blocks. For hotVolleys, middle blocker Katharina Neubauer had a strong game with 9 kills, but it wasn't enough to prevent defeat.

Aftermath

Union West Wien took plenty of confidence from this away success as they returned to their home court a week later. For SG SVS hotVolleys Women, the loss was a frustrating outcome in front of their supporters after showing signs of competitiveness in the middle sets.