The Creamline Cool Smashers aim to build momentum and strengthen their bid for a Finals spot as they battle the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the 2025 PVL Invitational.
The Creamline Cool Smashers look to continue on their winning momentum as they face the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in a crucial 2025 PVL Invitational battle on Saturday, August 23, at the PhilSports Arena.
The Cool Smashers are coming off a five-set victory against the Cignal HD Spikers, 22-25, 25-17, 22-25, 25-11, 15-7, which secured the team’s first win in their title defense.
Sitting at 1-1, Creamline remains firmly in Finals contention, thanks to a veteran core of Michele Gumabao, Jema Galanza, and Alyssa Valdez, who combined for 51 points in the team's last outing.
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Orchestrating the offense is setter Kyle Negrito, who tallied 32 excellent sets against the Cignal HD Spikers, proving once again her steady command of the Cool Smashers’ system.
A win over Chery Tiggo could solidify Creamline’s place as the second seed in the Invitational, bringing them a step closer to another shot at a championship.
The final game of the Saturday triple-header is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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