Karnataka eves overpower TN

CHENNAI, FEBRUARY 18: Karnataka women showed fighting qualities especially when the chips were down to outwit hosts Tamil Nadu 24-26, 25-18, 25-11, 26-24 for their first win in the Indian Oil Servo National Super League volleyball championship for the Nutrine Trophy at the Teacher8217;s Training College courts on Friday.
Railway men win: Railways as a team struck excellent rapport to defeat Andhra Pradesh 25-27, 25-13, 25-8 to post their first win in the men8217;s league. It was only in the first set did Andhra put up a fight but there was no stopping Railways thereafter. Rajesh Tiwari, Selvarasu, PV Ramana and Rajesh Tiwari were merciless that they made a mockery of the Andhra defence. The match was over inside 50 minutes.
Services shock TN: Earlier on Thursday night, Services shocked defending champions Tamil Nadu 26-24, 25-21, 23-25, 25-23 in a men8217;s league match that lasted 80 minutes to post their second win.

It was Services who called the shots and surprised the solid Tamil Nadu defence which looked at sixes and sevens. Their blocks in particular was insipid and they allowed Premjith, Shijas Mohammed and Sheejith have a go.