Cocolife bounced back from a first set loss to dispose of stubborn University of the East-Cherrylume, 22-25, 25-13, 25-22, 25-18, in the Chooks to Go-Philippine Superliga (PSL) Invitational Conference on Monday at Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
Ace libero Denden Lazaro missed the game, but the Asset Managers managed to weather the hard-fighting Iron Lady Warriors to gain their first win in Pool B.
Former La Salle University standout Gyra Barroga proved her worth right in her first PSL game as she led Cocolife with 17 points on 12 attacks, four blocks and an ace.
Alex Tan chipped in 15 hits, while Justine Tiu added nine, including 18 digs and eight receptions.
“There were mistakes because the players relaxed a little,” Cocolife head coach Moro Branislav said. “I understand that we are still calculating since it was our first game with my new players.”
The Asset Managers bounced back strong in the second set, opening up a 22-11 spread.