Shakey’s V-L: Army, Cagayan seek No. 2

Powerhouse squads Army and Cagayan Valley clash today in a duel between title contenders at the resumption of the Shakey’s V-League Season 12 Open Conference at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

Already assured of semifinal berths, the Lady Troopers and Lady Rising Suns hope to close out the elimination round on a positive note in the 12:45 p.m. match that will be aired live on GMA News TV Channel 11.

Holding identical 5-1 slates, Army and Cagayan are also gunning for the No. 2 spot behind powerhouse and fellow semifinalist PLDT Home Ultera

Meralco tries to boost its hopes of snatching the fourth and last semifinal slot as it plays Fourbees-Perpetual at 2:45 p.m.

The Power Spikers need to sweep their last two games to claim the last postseason berth over No. 4 Navy, which closed out its schedule with a 3-4 mark. The Altas are already out of the running with a 2-4 slate.

In Spikers Turf action, PLDT Home Ultera and Air Force try to assure themselves of at least a playoff for a semifinal berth when they meet at 9 a.m., while Champion Infinity hopes to boost its Final Four drive against ousted Fourbees-Cavite at 5 p.m. Cedelf P. Tupas

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