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Alyssa Valdez scores in double figures as Creamline books semis berth with sweep of PLDT
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Alyssa Valdez scores in double figures as Creamline books semis berth with sweep of PLDT
Alyssa Valdez scores in double figures as Creamline books semis berth with sweep of PLDT
Published Jul 13, 2023 11:29 am
Alyssa Valdez tallied her first double-digit outing since returning from a knee injury as defending champion Creamline secured a semifinals berth after a 25-21, 25-20, 25-21 sweep of PLDT in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Thursday, July 13, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
*Alyssa Valdez helps Creamline book a semis berth. (PVL Images)*
The Cool Smashers go 3-0 in the Pool A standings to remain as the only unbeaten in the tournament. With the win, Creamline has become the first team to advance to the next round, where it is set to face two visiting foreign club teams in the round-robin semifinals. Creamline skipper Valdez had 11 points on top of eight excellent digs as she continues to regain her top form. For the third consecutive game, though, it was Tots Carlos who top-scored for the Cool Smashers after finishing with 22 points on 17 attacks, two blocks and three service aces while Jema Galanza added 12 points. Mean Mendrez was the lone bright spot for the High Speed Hitters with 10 points as they absorbed an even 1-1 record in the standings.
*Alyssa Valdez helps Creamline book a semis berth. (PVL Images)*
The Cool Smashers go 3-0 in the Pool A standings to remain as the only unbeaten in the tournament. With the win, Creamline has become the first team to advance to the next round, where it is set to face two visiting foreign club teams in the round-robin semifinals. Creamline skipper Valdez had 11 points on top of eight excellent digs as she continues to regain her top form. For the third consecutive game, though, it was Tots Carlos who top-scored for the Cool Smashers after finishing with 22 points on 17 attacks, two blocks and three service aces while Jema Galanza added 12 points. Mean Mendrez was the lone bright spot for the High Speed Hitters with 10 points as they absorbed an even 1-1 record in the standings.