Bryan Bagunas delivered when it mattered the most, making sure that Oita Miyoshi stayed in V.League Division I.
The Weisse Adler hacked out a 29-27, 25-21, 34-36, 25-19 victory over Fujitsu Kawasaki, Sunday in the 2021-22 Challenge match at the Odawara Arena
The 6-foot-5 Filipino import erupted for 32 big points on 26 attacks, three blocks, and three service aces.
He also made 50 percent of his spikes, going 26-of-52 in his attempts in the win.
Kota Yamada chipped in 12 kills, two blocks, and an ace for Oita Miyoshi while Venezuelan Emerson Rodriguez added 12 points of his own.
Yanagida Hyakushiki led the Red Spirits anew with 24 points, while Takuma Asano and Takumi Tanihira unloaded 13 and 12 points, respectively.
The Weisse Adler were on the verge of being relegated to Division II after a five-setter loss yesterday.
Oita Miyoshi finished ninth in D1 behind a 6-30 win-loss card, while Fujitsu was a contender in D2 at 27-3.