Kobe Shinwa University looks to keep its PVL Invitational finals hopes alive as it battles the revitalized Cignal HD Spikers.
Kobe Shinwa University hopes to keep the course to the finals as it faces the Cignal HD Spikers in the 2025 PVL Invitational on Thursday, August 28, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
The Japanese side improved to 2-1 after a statement win over the Creamline Cool Smashers and now eyes a crucial victory that would set up a virtual do-or-die showdown with the Chery Tiggo Crossovers at the close of the Invitational round.
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Kokoro Yasuma, who top-scored with 23 points, will once again be tasked to lead Kobe Shinwa's offense, alongside Nagisa Komatsuda and the rest of the young but determined squad.
With a Finals berth within reach, Kobe Shinwa will rely on its quick pace and disciplined system to push past a Cignal side desperate to finish strong in the tournament.
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First serve is set for 4:00 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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