Alyssa Valdez played her first match since sustaining a knee injury as defending champion Creamline made quick work of Chery Tiggo, 25-22, 25-22, 25-17, in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City on Tuesday night, June 27.
Valdez, who was sidelined in the Cool Smashers’ All-Filipino campaign, started for the team in her return for the first time since Dec. 2022, which she highlighted by three points.
*Defending champion Creamline rips Chery Tiggo as Alyssa Valdez returns. (PVL Images)*
Meanwhile, Tots Carlos shone brilliantly for Creamline after finishing with 24 points on 21 attacks and three blocks, while Jema Galanza chipped in 12 points. It was a dream start for the Cool Smashers after taking the opening set and jumping to a 6-0 lead early in the second. Pro debuting Eya Laure topscored for the Crossovers with 14 points and was the lone bright spot for the team.
*Defending champion Creamline rips Chery Tiggo as Alyssa Valdez returns. (PVL Images)*
Meanwhile, Tots Carlos shone brilliantly for Creamline after finishing with 24 points on 21 attacks and three blocks, while Jema Galanza chipped in 12 points. It was a dream start for the Cool Smashers after taking the opening set and jumping to a 6-0 lead early in the second. Pro debuting Eya Laure topscored for the Crossovers with 14 points and was the lone bright spot for the team.