HIGHLIGHTS: PVL All-Filipino semifinals May 2

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PVL All-Filipino semifinals schedule of games (May 2)

Philsport Arena

4 p.m. – Creamline Cool Smashers vs Petro Gazz Angels
6 p.m. – Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers

FULL SCHEDULE HERE.

PVL: Jema Galanza, Creamline thrive under pressure to keep bid going

Jema Galanza and the Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals . –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — With Creamline’s backs against the wall, Jema Galanza never stopped believing in her team’s pedigree as a strong title contender in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

Two days after losing their first semifinal games to sister team Choco Mucho in five sets, Galanza sustained her fine form with 23 points, 16 digs, and 14 excellent receptions as Creamline escaped Petro Gazz, 27-25, 23-25, 27-25, 26-24, to keep its Final hopes alive. on Thursday at Philsports Arena. FULL STORY

PHOTOS: Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers

PVL: Choco Mucho boosts Finals bid with sweep of Chery Tiggo

Choco Mucho star Sisi Rondina during a PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals game against Chery Tiggo. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

Choco Mucho cruised to a second consecutive win in the PVL All-Filipino Conference round robin semifinals after a 25-20, 25-19, 25-23 clobbering of Chery Tiggo Thursday night at PhilSports Arena.

Sisi Rondina was at the forefront of the Flying Titans’ charge with 18 points, all from attacks, with Royse Tubino flourishing into her starter role with 17 points from 15 attacks and two blocks. FULL STORY

VIDEO: Choco Mucho Flying Titans after going 2-0 in PVL semis, booking Finals berth

LIVE UPDATES: Choco Mucho Flying Titans vs Chery Tiggo Crossovers

PHOTOS: Creamline Cool Smashers vs Petro Gazz Angels

PVL: Creamline keeps title defense alive with win over Petro Gazz

Creamline Cool Smashers in a PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals game against Petro Gazz Angels. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

With Tots Carlos back in its fold, Creamline kept its PVL All-Filipino Conference title-retention bid alive after outlasting Petro Gazz, 27-25, 23-25, 27-25, 26-24, on Thursday at PhilSports Arena.

Carlos, who just planed in Thursday midnight after not being selected in the Korean V-League, dropped 21 points built around 17 attacks, three blocks and an ace as Jema Galanza led the Cool Smashers again with 23 points from 20 attacks, two blocks and an ace.

“Ico-congratulate ko yung team namin kasi almost [all] four sets, sobrang intense ng game. Di sila bumigay, naglaro sila ng nasa puso nila. Sabi ko nga sakanila, iba kayo kasi champion team kayo so ipakita natin na malayo pa yung Creamline, kaya pa i-improve. Yun naman lagi yung sinasabi namin,” coach Sherwin Meneses said. FULL STORY

WATCH: Tots Carlos talks about her experience in the KOVO tryouts

STATS: Creamline Cool Smashers vs Petro Gazz Angels (May 2)

Jema Galanza leads Creamline’s bounce back win with 23 points. Returning Tots Carlos has 21.

VIDEO: Creamline’s coach Sherwin, Jema Galanza and Tots Carlos after saving their semis campaign

LIVE UPDATES: Creamline Cool Smashers vs Petro Gazz Angels

PVL: Tots Carlos returns for Creamline vs Petro Gazz

FILE–Creamline Cool Smashers’ Tots Carlos during a PVL game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — A day after going undrafted in Korea, Tots Carlos has returned to action in time for Creamline’s crucial match against Petro Gazz in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals on Thursday at Philsports Arena.

Carlos arrived a couple of hours before their match, seeking to save Creamline’s finals bid after her team lost without her to sister team Choco Mucho in five sets last Tuesday. FULL STORY

Tots Carlos returns for Creamline in PVL semis

PVL: Creamline has no time to wallow over semis loss, says Galanza

Creamline Cool Smashers’ Jema Galanza during a PVL All-Filipino semifinals game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Jema Galanza and the Creamline Cool Smashers won’t cry over spilled milk as they move forward from their five-set collapse to sister team Choco Mucho and fight to win their remaining semifinal games in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

“That’s life. You win some you lose some. But the important this is we learn something from this, said Galanza after the tough 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16 defeat to Choco Mucho on Tuesday evening at Philsports Arena. “We only have one day to fix things in training before we play against Petro Gazz.” FULL STORY

PVL: Mars Alba, Royse Tubino are Choco Mucho’s difference-makers

Choco Mucho Flying Titans’ setter Mars Alba in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Mars Alba and Royse Tubino played instrumental in Choco Mucho’s breakthrough win over sister team Creamline to open its 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinal round on a high note.

Choco Mucho finally got one after 13 tries against Creamline after fighting back from two sets down before pulling off a 13-25, 19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 18-16 victory on Tuesday in front of 6,407 fans at Philsports Arena. FULL STORY

With PVL Finals spot within reach, Petro Gazz vows to work harder

Brooke Van Sickle leads Petro Gazz to PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals win over Chery Tiggo. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Brooke Van Sickle and MJ Phillips won’t let their guards down even after kicking off Petro Gazz’s semifinals campaign on a high note as they face the previous finalists Creamline and Choco Mucho on their road to the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference finals.

Van Sickle and Phillips formed a potent trio with Aiza Maizo-Pontillas to overcome a first-set loss and take down Chery Tiggo, 20-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-16, in their first semis game on Tuesday evening at Philsports Arena. FULL STORY

PVL: Chery Tiggo’s Eya Laure cleared to play after hurting finger

Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ Eya Laure during a PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals match. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.met

MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo coach KungFu Reyes assured that Eya Laure is doing fine despite hurting her right pinky finger in their tough semifinal round opener loss to Petro Gazz.

The main concern for the team, however, is recovering mentally and physically for their remaining games in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

Laure accidentally collided with her teammate Shaya Adorador while trying to save the ball late in the fourth set. It took time for her to stand up but she decided to keep playing only for the Crossovers absorb a 20-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-16 loss to the Angels. FULL STORY

PVL: Aiza Maizo-Pontillas continues to be invaluable for Petro Gazz

Petro Gazz Angels’ veteran player Aiza Maizo Pontillas in the PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Aiza Maizo-Pontillas turned back the clock to jumpstart Petro Gazz’s semifinal campaign in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference.

Pontillas displayed her vintage form with 18 points including three blocks to lead the Angels’ collective effort to avert a slow start and trounce the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, led by young spiker Eya Laure, 20-25, 25-21, 25-15, 25-16, on Tuesday evening at Philsports Arena. FULL STORY

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