Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

News

PVL: Bombita finds old form vs Strong Group, leads Galeries to first-ever streak


ANTIPOLO – Galeries Tower scored its first back-to-back victories in franchise history after sweeping Strong Group, 25-17, 25-14 , 25-12, in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, Saturday at the Ynares Center here.

The Highrisers, who scored a big five-set win over Capital1 last week, set the tone early and never let go en route to improving their record to 2-4, which already eclipsed their one-win output during their debut in the Second All-Filipino Conference last year.

“Una, thank you Lord. Pangalawa, yung mga nauna kasing games namin medyo challenging. Then saming coaches, talaga finigure out namin kung ano pa yung mga kulang, ano pa yung dadagdagan namin, ano yung babawasan,” said Galeries head coach Lerma Giron.

The Athletics defended the net well, winning the blocking battle with seven kill blocks against the opposing side’s one, but it was not enough to stop the hard-hitting Galeries, who delivered a total of 48 attack points in the one-hour, 16-minute contest.

SGA also struggled to find holes in the Highrisers’ floor defense, resulting in a subpar 19-point output in the attacks department.

“So far, so good naman. Nagrerespond ng maayos yung mga players dun sa adjustments na ginagawa namin,” she added.

Graze Bombita played her best game in a long while, pouring a game-high 16 points on 15 attacks and one ace to go along with three excellent receptions for Galeries while Audrey Paran added 12 markers and six excellent digs.

Fhen Emnas tossed 12 excellent sets to go along while Alyssa Eroa took charge defensively with 18 excellent digs in the Highrisers’ second consecutive victory of the tournament.

#ReadMore  Gerflor looks to inspire in PVL debut

Galeries will aim to extend their streak once competition resumes on April 2 against Choco Mucho, 6:00 p.m. at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.

On the other hand, Sheeka Espinosa topscored for the winless Athletics, who dropped to 0-6, with seven points while team captain Dolly Versoza and Mary Joy Onofre chipped in six markers each in the defeat.

Strong Group will look for its first victory against Nxled on April 4, 6:00 p.m., also at the Philsports Arena.

Written By




You May Also Like

Basketball

Angelo Kouame and Malick Diouf have faced off in numerous thrilling battles in the UAAP, cementing their status as two of the league’s all-time...

Basketball

Strong Group Athletics has made a last-minute change to its lineup for the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, bringing back Chris McCullough to replace...

News

Cignal began its new era without Ces Molina and Riri Meneses with a resounding 25-17, 25-20, 25-19 victory over Galeries Tower in the 2024-25...

Basketball

As Jason Brickman approaches the twilight of his basketball career, he’s finally setting his sights on playing at home. The decorated 6-foot floor general...

Basketball

The Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League is set to make history as it begins its ambitious journey of providing a home for Filipino women’s...

Basketball

Strong Group finalized its roster for the upcoming 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, set to take place from January 24 to February 2, 2025,...

Basketball

Strong Group has reaffirmed its commitment to University of the East, pledging to support the Lady Warriors until the end of its contract after...

Basketball

Mikey Williams is back in the Philippines after being gone for almost two years. The Filipino-American combo guard signed with Strong Group Athletics as...

Advertisement