Cool Smashers tackle Crossovers

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February 6, 2025 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Creamline aims to keep its record immaculate as it shoots for win No. 8 against unpredictable Chery Tiggo today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.

The Cool Smashers own the lone unbeaten mark after upending the Cignal HD Spikers in a gripping 25-19, 26-24, 23-25, 23-25, 15-9 result Saturday. They face the Crossovers (5-4) at 4 p.m.

Bernadeth Pons is expected to carry the brunt of the scoring anew after a masterful 27-point effort last game, including clutch hits in the deciding fifth set.

“I just want to be consistent and improve, even if it’s just by one percent,” said the 2024 Reinforced Conference MVP.

Creamline skipper Alyssa Valdez could be a doubtful starter after encountering knee issues that limited her minutes in their last outing.

But the Cool Smashers, winners of a league record 10 championships, will still have a loaded roster including Tots Carlos, Jema Galanza, Michele Gumabao, Pangs Panaga, Kyle Negrito and Bea de Leon.

The Crossovers, for their part, hope to bounce back from a painful four-set defeat to the ZUS Thunderbelles and reclaim old spot in the upper half of the standings.