Valdez powers Cool Smashers past Crossovers in QF opener
Source: news.source.sunstar
Alyssa Valdez led the Creamline Cool Smashers to a 3-0 victory over Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the quarterfinals opener of the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, moving closer to the semifinals.
Key Points
Creamline Cool Smashers defeated Chery Tiggo Crossovers 3-0 with set scores of 25-10, 27-25, and 25-21.
The match took place on Tuesday, March 18, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
Alyssa Valdez was named Best Player of the Game, contributing 16 points, 13 excellent digs, and nine receptions.
Valdez highlighted the team's chemistry and trust as key factors in their success, especially in the second set comeback from an 18-22 deficit.
Creamline is set to play Game 2 on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo, aiming to complete a best-of-three quarterfinals sweep.
Sherwin Meneses celebrated his 100th victory as head coach of Creamline.
Other notable performers for Creamline included Tots Carlos with 13 points, Bea de Leon with 11 points, and Pangs Panaga with 10 points.
For Chery Tiggo, Shaya Adorador led with 10 points, while Ara Galang scored only 5 points.
