Tianjin, Shanghai meet in Chinese Women's Volleyball League Finals

NANCHANG, China, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- Defending champions Tianjin and Shanghai will clash for the title of the 2022-23 Chinese Women's Volleyball Super League after posting 2-0 wins in the best-of-three semifinals in Shangrao, Jiangxi province on Tuesday.

Following Monday's 3-0 victory, Tianjin beat Fujian in straight sets again to extend its winning streak to 20. Chinese international Li Yingying had 24 points to lift Tianjin over Fujian 25-21, 25-19 and 25-12 with Melissa Vargas and Wang Yuanyuan adding 19 and 14 respectively.

Later on Tuesday, Shanghai overpowered Shenzhen 25-18, 25-13 and 25-20 to reach the best-of-three Finals, which were slated for January 7-9.