Creamline started its title campaign in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference with a 25-18, 25-20, 25-27, 25-18 victory over the Sta Lucia Lady Realtors Saturday night at the PVC Socio-Cultural Civic Center in Bacarra, Ilocos Norte.
The Cool Smashers displayed their strong offensive game, drawing strength from hard-hitting Michele Gumabao and Alyssa Valdez in giving the debuting Lady Realtors a rude welcome in the league.
Gumabao erupted for 24 points highlighted by 21 attacks while Valdez fired 17 hits and had three blocks to finish with 20 points.
Jema Galanza also showed her prowess and contributed 13 points, while Jeanette Panaga posted five blocks to finish with 10 points.
The Cool Smashers waxed hot at the attack line by blasting 61 kills compared to the Lady Realtors’ 43.
Sta Lucia averted a Creamline sweep by squeaking past the third set, but failed to sustain its momentum as the Cool Smashers quickly recovered in the fourth.
MJ Phillips led the Lady Realtors with 20 points, while Aiza Pontillas and Jovie Prado combined for 19 points.