MANILA – Chery Tiggo Crossovers returned to their winning ways with a 25-22, 26-24, 25-12 sweep over NxLed Chameleons at the start of the PVL 2nd All-Filipino Conference play-in tournament on Thursday night at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Ilongga Ma. Shaya Adorador stepped up with 14 points, consisting of 13 attacks and one service ace, along with 11 excellent digs, to be named Player of the Game for Chery Tiggo.
“Siguro, every game, naging challenge talaga siya eh. Nung last game namin, maganda naman daw ang ipinakita namin, sabi ng mga coaches, pero kinulang lang kami ng panapos,” Adorador said in a post-game interview
“‘Yung panapos talaga ‘yung problema namin kaya sana malutas na namin ‘yun as a team. For today’s game, na-work out naman namin ‘yung gusto naming mangyari,” she added.
Ilongga Princess Anne Robles contributed 15 points, with 14 of those coming from attacks, while Victonara Galang also finished with 15 points for the Crossovers, which snapped a four-game losing skid.
“Napag-usapan na rin naman na namin ito, na kapag natatalo kami, bumababa ‘yung level of confidence namin, ‘yun ‘yung wino-work namin everyday sa training,” Robles said after the game.
Ennajie Laure, formerly of the Crossovers, tallied 15 points, build on 13 attacks and two service aces, while Chiara Permentilla added 12 points for the Chameleons.
Meanwhile, Cignal HD Spikers restored their connection with a 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15 victory over Capital1 Solar Energy Solar Spikers.
Dawn Macandili-Catindig showcased her defensive /prowess, finishing with 18 excellent digs and seven excellent receptions to be named Player of the Game for the HD Spikers.
Vanessa Gandler led the way for the HD Spikers with 21 points, on 20 attacks and a block, while Roselyn Doria-Aquino and Ma. Rochelle Lalongisip added 18 and 15 markers, respectively./PN
