Angelica Legacion leads PLDT towards F2 Logistics within the PVL All-Filipino Convention. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT lived one other day regardless of the absence of injured gamers Rhea Dimaculangan and Erika Santos to comb the also-ran F2 Logistics, 25-21, 27-25, 25-23, within the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Convention on Thursday night at Philsports Enviornment.
With veteran playmaker Dimaculangan sitting out resulting from a jammed finger, setter Anj Legacion stepped up when it mattered most with 18 glorious units on high of 4 factors to maintain the Excessive Pace Hitters in rivalry within the semifinals race with a 6-4 document tied with Petro Gazz, which they face on Tuesday subsequent week.
“I wanted to contribute and step up for my staff. That is additionally for Ate Rhea,” mentioned Legacion in Filipino. “We’re proud of this win as a result of we had been capable of jell regardless of the brief preparation.”
Savannah Davison led the cost with 22 factors off 18 assaults, three blocs, and an ace to go together with 10 glorious receptions and 6 digs. Dell Palomata contributed 11 factors together with 4 blocks, whereas Jules Samonte added 9 factors.
PLDT, which ended a three-game skid, must beat Petro Gazz and hope for a Cignal (6-3) loss to Gerflor subsequent week.
“We’re pleased as a result of we bounced again from the loss to Choco Mucho regardless of dropping our key members. Others stepped up like Anj and Jules,” mentioned PLDT coach Rald Ricafort. “We want a miracle but when we’ll have an opportunity to enter, we’ll put together for it.”
No matter whether or not they make it to the semis or not, the Excessive-Pace Hitters vowed to complete the season sturdy.
WATCH: F2 Logistics’ Jolina Dela Cruz is stretchered off the court docket after sustaining a freak proper leg harm halfway by the second set. #PVL2023 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/fkm4N0l9EN
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F2 Logistics ended the season on a bitter be aware with a five-game dropping streak, ending with a 4-7 document and dropping Jolina Dela Cruz, who suffered a grotesque proper leg harm halfway by the second set.
Dela Cruz was going for a dig however tweaked her leg being stretchered off the court docket and wasn’t capable of come again within the match.
Myla Pablo led the Cargo Movers with 14 factors. Ara Galang chipped in 12 factors together with three blocks, whereas Ivy Lacsina added 11 factors.
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