Jia De Guzman made her debut in V.League Division 1 on Saturday, coming off the bench.
De Guzman’s team, Denso, faced defending champion NEC and lost in four sets, 19-25, 25-22, 18-25, 14-25, at the Kawasaki City Todoroki Arena in Kanagawa.
The 5-foot-7 playmaker of Creamline served as a backup to the starting setter, Yuka Yamaguchi.
De Guzman first entered the game during the first set and also saw playing time in the second and fourth frames.
Thai import Ajcharaporn Kongyot led the Red Rockets with 22 points, consisting of 17 attacks, three blocks, and two service aces.
Sarina Koga contributed 17 points, and middle blocker Nichika Yamada added 12 points, including six blocks, as NEC wrapped up the match in one hour and 43 minutes.
Minami Nakamoto was the top scorer for the Airybees, amassing 23 points primarily from 22 spikes, while Nanami Asano chipped in with 13 points.
De Guzman and Denso will seek their first win tomorrow as they face Kurobe at 2:30 p.m. at the same arena.
