PLDT bounces back, overwhelms NU in V-League quarterfinals

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MANILA, Philippines – PLDT Home Telpad regained its fiery form following a 25-13, 25-20, 25-19 shutout of National University in the quarterfinal round of the Shakey’s V-League Season 11 Open Conference at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

The Turbo Boosters quickly put its stunning straight-sets loss to the Ateneo Lady Eagles last Sunday behind as they dominated the Lady Bulldogs behind the trio of Lou Ann Latigay, Suzanne Roces and Angela Benting.

“At least we were able to bounce back from our previous defeat,” said PLDT head coach Roger Gorayeb. “Hopefully we’ll continue to win.”

The former San Sebastian spiker Latigay led the way with 17 points, including four aces that went with nine digs while Roces and Benting added 15 and 10 markers, respectively.

Jaja Santiago pumped in 15 points while Myla Pablo scored 12 but their production still weren’t enough to put the brakes on the Lady Bulldogs’ slide.

With the loss, NU joined Ateneo at the cellar with similar 1-5 slates.

PLDT improved to 5-2, bolstering its bid to nail a slot in the semifinals.