The Creamline Cool Smashers look to bounce back from their semifinal heartbreak with a podium finish in the PVL on Tour against the Cignal HD Spikers.
The Creamline Cool Smashers look to salvage a podium finish when they battle the Cignal HD Spikers for the bronze medal in PVL on Tour on Sunday, August 17, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Led by Alyssa Valdez, Michele Gumabao, and Jema Galanza, the Cool Smashers aim to bounce back after a heartbreaking five-set loss to the PLDT High Speed Hitters in the semifinals, 25-27, 25-22, 25-19, 16-25, 10-15.
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Setter Kyle Negrito continues to orchestrate the offense, while middle blocker Pangs Panaga anchors their defense at the net as Creamline leans on its championship-tested core to regain winning form.
Despite an up-and-down preseason campaign, the Cool Smashers remain a dangerous side, but they will need consistency and composure to withstand the HD Spikers, who are also determined to finish strong in the preseason tilt.
Creamline will be looking to secure its 18th consecutive podium finish.
The bronze medal clash between the Cool Smashers and HD Spikers is set for 4:00 p.m.
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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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