The 2025 PVL Invitational Finals race is down to Chery Tiggo and Kobe Shinwa after Creamline, Cignal, and ZUS Coffee were eliminated with three losses each.
The 2025 PVL Invitational is officially down to three teams in contention, with Creamline, Cignal, and ZUS Coffee bowing out of the championship race after absorbing three losses in the tournament.
That leaves only the Chery Tiggo Crossovers and Japan’s Kobe Shinwa University battling for the second Finals seat and the right to challenge the PLDT High Speed Hitters for the crown.
The Crossovers boosted its bid with a commanding sweep of the shorthanded Thunderbelles, 25-17, 25-17, 25-23, on Tuesday, August 26, at the PhilSports Arena.
Cess Robles led the way with 17 points, while rookie Renee Peñafiel and veteran Ara Galang chipped in solid support.
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On the same day, Kobe Shinwa stunned the Cool Smashers in four sets, 27-25, 25-23, 23-25, 25-21, keeping their hopes alive behind Kokoro Yasuma’s 23-point performance.
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Both Chery Tiggo and Kobe Shinwa now sport 2-1 records, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown on Friday, August 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The winner will secure the second Finals ticket opposite unbeaten PLDT.