PLDT High Speed Hitters in a PVL All-Filipino Conference match against the Galleries Tower High Risers. –PVL PHOTO
ANTIPOLO CITY—PLDT used a late rally to claim a second straight PVL All-Filipino Conference victory after sweeping the Galeries Tower, 27-25, 25-22, 25-23, Tuesday night at Ynares Center here.
The High Speed Hitters once again turned to the returning Savi Davison who scored a game-high 28 points built on 26 attacks and two blocks for PLDT’s second straight victory in as many matches.
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After dominating the first two sets, the Highrisers tried to force a fourth set with a 15-21 lead before PLDT woke up to erase the deficit with a 10-2 run and complete the cleanup.
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“We shouldn’t have let it get to the point where they could catch up, even though we controlled the start. The reminder to the team, like in the game against Nxled, is that just because we are up 2-0 doesn’t mean we can relax,” said coach Rald Ricafort, referring to the successful Chameleons to extend the previous match before PLDT secured the victory.
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“It wasn’t intentional, but maybe they became too relaxed, which led to these runs. We are happy that we still got the victory, but I hope we can find ways to avoid this next time,” added Ricafort.
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Erika Santos contributed 14 points on 12 attacks, a block and an ace. Majoy Baron added six points, including four on four blocks. Captain Kath Arado had 15 excellent digs while rookie Angelica Alcantara delivered 15 excellent sets.
Galeries Tower absorbed a third consecutive defeat even with France Ronquillo’s 19 points, all but one in kills. Jho Maraguinot started with 10 points.
PLDT seeks a third straight win against Capital 1 on November 26 at the PhilSports Arena while the Highrisers seek a decisive victory against ZUS Coffee, who ended a 20-game losing streak in the previous match on November 28 in the same city of Pasig. place.
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