PLDT stuns Creamline

MANILA, Philippines — Resurgent PLDT roared to its third straight victory, disposing of erstwhile unbeaten Creamline, 25-19, 25-27, 25-23, 25-23 in a gripping PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series encounter at the PhilSports Arena last night.

It was a win forged in grit, character and composure, as the High Speed Hitters weathered one challenge after another before finally breaking through against a Cool Smashers side that refused to go quietly.

Unlike in their victories over Capital1 and ZUS Coffee, which snapped a shaky two-game skid, the High Speed Hitters needed nerves of steel, timely execution and an unwavering resolve against one of the league’s most battle-tested teams.

And when the tension reached its peak, it was Creamline that blinked.

In an ending worthy of the high-quality volleyball displayed throughout the night, seasoned setter and multi-awarded playmaker Jia de Guzman misjudged a crucial ball, gifting PLDT the match point after the Cool Smashers had fought back from the brink of defeat.

With the , PLDT drew level with Choco Mucho and Farm Fresh in the standings while ending Creamline’s four-game winning streak.

The Foxies went 3-2 in the other game with a 25-21, 16-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-10 verdict over sibling rival ZUS Coffee.

The result also left Nxled as the league’s lone unbeaten team at 4-0, setting up an increasingly fierce scramble for the semifinal berths with just two weeks remaining in the single-round elimination phase.

Savi Davison spearheaded PLDT’s attack with 22.