The Creamline Cool Smashers aim to bounce back from a tough five-set loss as they battle Kobe Shinwa University to keep their PVL Invitational title defense alive.
The Creamline Cool Smashers look to bounce back and keep their championship hopes intact when they face Jappanese guest team Kobe Shinwa University in the 2025 PVL Invitational on Tuesday, August 26, at the PhilSports Arena.
The Cool Smashers are coming off a heartbreaking five-set defeat to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, falling short in the endgame, 20-25, 26-24, 25-21, 17-25, 15-17.
Jema Galanza delivered 23 points in the loss, while veterans Michele Gumabao and Alyssa Valdez chipped in 21 and 17 markers, respectively.
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Setter Kyle Negrito and libero Kyla Atienza are expected to deliver anew for Creamline, hoping to avoid another setback and rekindle its title defense
Now standing at 1-2 in the Invitational standings, the Cool Smashers need a crucial win to stay in contention for a return trip to the Finals.
Creamline battles Kobe Shinwa at 4:00 p.m.
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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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