The Nxled Chameleons were extra inspired by the presence of actor Donny Pangilinan as they swept the Galeries Tower Highrisers to mark their best start in the PVL.
The Nxled Chameleons kept their perfect record in the PVL on Tour intact after sweeping the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 26-24, 25-23, 25-23, at the Playtime FilOil Arena in San Juan Tuesday, July 15.
The victory was made sweeter with the presence of actor Donny Pangilinan, who proved to be the Chameleons’ lucky charm in the match.
Trailing by as many as nine points in the first set, Nxled suddenly came alive after Pangilinan entered the venue, hearing the loud cheers from fans.
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A 3-14 deficit early in the match turned into an extended set victory for the Chameleons.
With momentum on their side, Nxled powered past the winless Galeries Tower in the next two sets for a 3-0 record in the preseason tilt.
EJ Cariño led the way with 16 points off 14 attacks, one block, and one service ace. Jov Fernandez had 14 markers, while Chiara Permentilla added 13 in the win.
Next up for Nxled is a marquee showdown with fellow unbeaten PLDT High Speed Hitters on July 26 in Cebu City—a clash that could decide supremacy in Pool A of the tournament.