PVL MVP Brooke Van Sickle seeks to lead Alas Pilipinas to one more win in pool play at the VTV Cup.
Fresh off their breakthrough win, Brooke Van Sickle and Alas Pilipinas are looking to finish strong in Pool A of the VTV Cup, as they take on Australia on Tuesday in their final group stage match in Vietnam.
Van Sickle was at the heart of Alas Pilipinas’ dominant performance against Sichuan Wuliangchun, dropping 17 points on 12 attacks, two blocks, and three aces in their first win of the tournament.
Fellow newcomer MJ Phillips also made her mark with 13 points as the Philippines finally clicked on both ends.
[READ: Alas Pilipinas nab first win in VTV Cup after beating Chinese club Sichuan Wuliangchun]
Now carrying momentum, the national squad will aim to extend their winning ways against an Australian side still hunting for its first win.
Aussie setter Mikaela Stevens will be eager to manufacture offense that will help her team break through.
A victory could significantly alter Alas’ quarterfinal matchup, giving them better seeding as they head into the knockout rounds.
Aside from their new faces, Vanie Gandler and Dell Palomata are expected to play bigger roles as the team tries to build rhythm and confidence ahead of the playoffs.
A win over Australia won’t just boost Alas’ standings — it will also reaffirm the team’s growth under pressure, led by the steady presence of their rising stars.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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