Fresh from their stints in the national team, Alyssa Valdez and three other players will power debuting Creamline against PetroGazz in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at Imus Sports Complex in Cavite.
Joining Valdez are Jia Morado, Risa Sato, Melissa Gohing and Jema Galanza, who all saw action in the recent Asian Volleyball Confederation Asian Cup in Thailand.
The Cool Smashers underwent a training camp in Thailand ahead of the Asian Cup all in preparation for the Open Conference.
That makes the Angels heavy underdogs in their 6 p.m. showdown.
Pocari Sweat eyes back-to-back wins when it takes on winless Iriga City in the other match at 2 p.m.
The Lady Warriors survived a scare from the Angels on Wednesday before scoring a five-set win at Malolos Sports and Convention Center in Bulacan.
Thai coach Tai Bundit, who stayed in Thailand to watch his players during the Asian Cup, will have a full arsenal going into the match with the likes of Michelle Gumabao, Pau Soriano, Danielle Cabaños, Rose Vargas, Rizza Mandapat, Kyla Atienza, Paula Maninang, Coleen Bravo and Fille Cainglet-Cayetano completing the roster.