The slumping Cignal HD Spikers are hoping to keep themselves in the running for a podium finish in the PVL Invitational.
Erika Santos and the Cignal HD Spikers look to finally break through and keep themselves in the running for a podium finish when they square off against the ZUS Coffee Thunderbolts in the PVL Invitational on Monday, August 25, 6:30 p.m. at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
With a 0-3 record, the HD Spikers are desperate to turn things around after a shock straight-sets loss to rival PLDT in their most recent outing.
Santos, who delivered 10 points in that match, will again be leaned on, but she will need steadier support from her teammates if Cignal hopes to end its early skid.
Their opponents, the Thunderbelles (0-1), are also chasing their first win of the tournament.
Playing with a depleted roster, ZUS will bank on Kate Santiago, who led the way with 13 points in their opening defeat against guest squad Kobe Shinwa University.
With both sides hungry to get on the board, Monday’s clash offers Cignal an opportunity to regain confidence — but ZUS, eager to prove itself against a more experienced opponent, will have the same target in mind.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]