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GMA Network
2 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Creamline sweeps Cignal to claim PVL On Tour bronze medal
Even in unfamiliar territory, Creamline unleashed the same poise after staging a Set 2 comeback to complete a 25-17, 29-27, 25-17 win against Cignal and capture the bronze medal in the 2025 PVL On Tour on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena. The multi-titled Cool Smashers, who fell to PLDT in the semifinals and missed a return trip to the championship round, leaned on veteran opposite hitter Michele Gumabao, who delivered 21 points on 16 attacks, three blocks, and an ace to secure a podium finish. The HD Spikers raced to a 24-20 lead in the second set following a service error from Creamline's Aleiah Torred. However, the Cool Smashers did not press the panic button with setter Rhea Villarete providing the spark, serving an ace to cap a 4-0 run that tied things up at 24-all. Cignal then took another set point when Jackie Acuña denied Jema Galanza from the left side, 27-26, but Cignal made a costly call to challenge a floor touch play that turned out unsuccessful and allowed Creamline to force another deadlock at 27-all. Gumabao then finished it off, rejecting Acuña on her quick attack before swinging from the opposite side as Creamline moved on the verge of a sweep victory. Cignal kept it close in the third set after Erin Pangilinan completed a running kill and Galanza committed an attack error to trail by just one, 17-18. But a composed Creamline closed it out with calmness as Gumabao squeezed it between two blockers to bring the Cool Smashers to a 23-17 cushion before Galanza unloaded an ace for the match point. A net touch violation was then called against Cignal as Creamline wrapped up the straight-sets triumph. Galanza chipped in 13 points laced with eight digs and seven receptions while team captain Alyssa Valdez chimed in with 12 markers and seven receptions. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
7 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
PLDT outlasts Creamline to book first-ever finals appearance in PVL On Tour
PLDT is heading to the championship stage for the first time ever. Savi Davison rained down attacks on Creamline in the deciding set to steer PLDT to a 27-25, 22-25, 19-25, 25-16, 15-10 win in the 2025 PVL On Tour knockout semifinals on Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Filipina-Canadian outside spiker poured eight points in the fifth frame as the High Speed Hitters turned back the multi-titled Cool Smashers, booking their spot in the championship round against Chery Tiggo. The win also allowed PLDT to extend its unbeaten run to seven games after going undefeated in group stage with a 5-0 card and sweeping ZUS Coffee in the quarterfinals. Davison, who missed the group stage action after staying in Canada for a while, starred in the final frame, which she opened with back-to-back kills from the left wing before another kill from her sent PLDT to a momentum-setting 3-1 start. But Creamline showed poise behind the clutch shots from veteran spiker Jema Galanza, who converted three points to fuel a 4-2 rampage and help Creamline pull within one point, 9-10. But the Cool Smashers couldn't halt Davison as the high-flying spiker unleashed three consecutive attacks, including a sharp cut shot that gave PLDT a 13-9 lead. They then clinched the match point off a costly attack error from Alyssa Valdez for a 14-9 advantage. Michele Gumabao saved one point for Creamline on an opposite kill, but Davison put the punctuation by avoiding the two-woman block of Sheena Toring and Gumabao to steer PLDT to its first-ever finals appearance. PLDT came close to a finals stint in 2024 when it tangled with Akari in the semifinals of the Reinforced Conference. But controversy marred the match following a non-call late in the fifth set, which eventually allowed the Chargers to take the victory and march to the finals against Creamline. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
09-08-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Creamline, Chery Tiggo sweep Farm Fresh, Nxled to complete PVL On Tour semis cast
Creamline and Chery Tiggo made quick work of Farm Fresh and Nxled in their respective quarterfinals duels to complete the semifinals cast of 2025 PVL On Tour on Saturday at the Philsports Arena. Creamline had to weather a late surge from Farm Fresh before pulling off a 25-19, 25-19, 26-24 victory while Chery Tiggo eked out a dominant 25-17, 25-15, 25-20 decision over the Chameleons. The Cool Smashers started out hot in Set 3 after racing to a 9-3 lead with veteran opposite hitter Michele Gumabao unleashing a flurry of attacks before a Jema Galanza service ace put the multi-titled team in an 18-11 lead. But the Foxies proved they have a fight in them with middle blocker Rizza Cruz unloading back-to-back running kills that capped their 7-2 rampage and pulled them within two, 20-18. An infraction at the service line from Caitlyn Viray saw Creamline clinch the match point at 24-21, but Farm Fresh refused to quit and responded with three straight points led by Trisha Tubu's block on Alyssa Valdez and own attack as they forced a deadlock. Gumabao, though, answered with a familiar attack from the right side before Jeanette Panaga finished it off with an ace as Creamline cruised to the next round despite a shaky start in the tournament. Gumabao top-scored with 15 points while Valdez churned out 12 markers and nine receptions. Galanza chipped in 10 points and six digs in another display of force by Creamline. Meanwhile, Chery Tiggo displayed a collective effort in dispatching a promising crew of Nxled. Cess Robles fronted the offense with 12 points laced with four receptions, but she got ample help from the rest of her teammates with veteran Ara Galang and rookie Renee Peñaflor each posting 11 markers. The Cool Smashers are now pitted against the unbeaten PLDT High Speed Hitters while the Crossovers will take on top-seeded Cignal in the semis round that starts on Tuesday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Creamline, Cignal off to 2-0 start in PVL On Tour
Creamline and Cignal made strong early impressions in the PVL On Tour, going unbeaten through two games after dispatching separate foes on Monday at the Chavit Coliseum in Ilocos Sur. The Cool Smashers recovered from a Set 2 loss en route to a 27-25, 22-25, 25-19, 25-18 win over Akari behind an all-around outing from team captain Alyssa Valdez. The seasoned outside spiker dropped 16 points anchored on 13 attacks, two aces, and one block together with 18 receptions to help Creamline surge to a 2-0 start following their dominant three-set victory over Capital1 yesterday. "Syempre happy kami na kahit back-to-back 'yung games namin. Kasi first time na nangyari sa'min na magkasunod na araw, siguro marami pa kaming i-improve," Creamline head coach Sherwin Meneses said. "Sana magtuloy-tuloy 'yung maganda laro namin." Creamline flexed its muscle early in Set 4 in bid to close out the Chargers with Michele Gumabao unleashing back-to-back hammers from the right wing to give the Cool Smashers a 19-11 lead. Akari fought back with Eli Soyud and rookie Chenie Tagaod slicing the gap to five, 15-20. But a service error from Soyud and a Jema Galanza denial on a running attack from Ced Domingo saw Creamline taking a 23-16 cushion. Akari once again tried to mount a comeback with two straight points, including a drop ball hit from Grethcel Soltones, but the latter was then rejected by Pangs Panaga on the next play that allowed Creamline to clinch the match point at 24-18. A successful floor touch challenge, meanwhile, by Creamline sealed the four-set romp. Earlier, Cignal cruised to yet another sweep victory after blanking the struggling Capital1 side, 25-21, 25-22, 25-16, behind a total team effort. Erika Santos continued her fine performance with 11 points while middle blocker Roselyn Doria-Aquino churned out 10 markers as they improved to a 2-0 slate in Pool B. With their losses, Capital1 and Akari both slid to 0-2. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
22-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Creamline spoils Jorge de Brito's Capital1 debut with sweep win
PVL On Tour. June 22, 2025. The Creamline Cool Smashers at the Chavit Coliseum. (Photo: PVL) Creamline made easy work of a revamped Capital1 with a 25-10, 25-21, 25-10 win to kick off its campaign in the PVL On Tour on Sunday at the Chavit Coliseum in Ilocos Sur. The Cool Smashers, eager to bounce back from an unusual silver medal finish in the previous All-Filipino Conference, dominated right from the get-go until the final point to spoil new Capital1 head coach Jorge de Brito's debut game. "Happy kami kasi 'yung start ng campaign namin ay maganda, especially na maiksi 'yung preparation. Sa next game namin may aayusin pa namin," Creamline head coach Sherwin Meneses said. Rookie Sheena Toring showed no jitters in her first game as a professional player, shining early on and delivering the quick kill that sent Cool Smashers to a 24-20 lead in Set 2. But the Solar Spikers fought back with Rovena Instrella powering a quick 2-0 run before Alyssa Valdez unleashed one from the left wing to wrap it up. Creamline came out firing in Set 3, unleashing a blistering 7-2 run to set the tone early before Rachel Austero provided some source of light for Capital1 on her quick kill, 6-9. That was the closest they got as the Cool Smashers responded with a lethal 11-1 run highlighted by three straight hammers from Jema Galanza and a Lorie Bernardo rejection on Trisha Genesis for a huge 20-7 cushion. The lefty Bernardo, who is a natural middle blocker, proved she can also deliver as a wing spiker after converting three of their last four points from the opposite side. Galanza top-scored Creamline with 12 points and eight digs while Michele Gumabao and Pangs Panaga chipped in 11 and 10 markers apiece as the veterans led the way in the absence of other starters Bea De Leon, Tots Carlos, and Denden Lazaro. Capital1, who has yet to unveil top rookie pick Bella Belen, relied on Instrella, who tallied seven points laced with four digs. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
