PLDT scores Grand Prix stunner over F2 Logistics

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PLDT Home Fibr pulled the rug from under F2 Logistics, 25-20, 23-25, 25-21, 25-18, Saturday night in a stunning result that underscored its intention in the Philippine Superliga Grand Prix at Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.

Kendra Dahlke and Grace Lazard finally got the hang of their teammates and joined hands to lift the Power Hitters, who registered their sixth win in 10 games and moved third in the standings.

PLDT setter Jasmine Nabor said her teammates have started to blend well, especially the two imports, after struggling early in the conference.

“I think now we are starting to trust each other and that makes us execute our game plans better,” said Nabor in Filipino. “That’s the difference in this game; we knew that we could rely on each other.”

Dahlke had 19 points, while Lazard had 18, but they were far from the sole contributors for the squad. Aiko Urdas and Joyce Sta. Rita contributed 11 and 10 points, respectively, for PLDT.

F2 Logistics relied on Lindsay Stalzer, who had 21 points and Ara Galang and Becky Perry who made 11 and 10, respectively.

But a lethargic start prevented the Cargo Movers from getting their rhythm as the Power Hitters dealt them their second defeat in nine matches.

Tied at one set apiece, PLDT regrouped and regained composure to take an 8-0 lead en route to a key third set victory.