Bryan Bagunas was once again on target for Oita Miyoshi, Saturday at the Shinittetsu Sakai Gymnasium.
But Weisse Adler fell short against Sakai in five hard-fought sets, 15-25, 30-28, 21-25, 26-24, 13-15, in the 2020-21 Japan V.League Division 1 Men’s Division.
The Philippine national team standout led Weisse Adler with 24 points on 23 attacks and a block kill.
Australian Curtis Stockton also contributed 21 points in the losing cause.
Weisse Adler continued their slide in the standings, dropping to 0-13.
French opposite hitter Jhon Wendt and local Yuki Higuchi delivered 19 points each for Sakai.
Captain Naoya Takano also had 18 points on 13 spikes, four blocks and a service ace as the Blazers improved to 6-7.
Oita Miyoshi looks to get one back over Sakai tomorrow, 12 pm, at the same venue.