August 28, 2025

Riza Nogales, ZUS Coffee out to pull off major upset vs PLDT in PVL Invitational

Riza Nogales, ZUS Coffee out to pull off major upset vs PLDT in PVL Invitational
Riza Nogales will be tasked to lead ZUS Coffee's defensive wall against PLDT in their 2025 PVL Invitational clash. | Photo: PVL

The shorthanded ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles will look to pull off a huge upset against the unbeaten PLDT High Speed Hitters in the 2025 PVL Invitational on Thursday, August 28, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Still searching for their first win in the tournament, the Thunderbelles are expected to come into the match with a “nothing to lose and everything to gain” mindset.

With mainstays such as Jovelyn Gonzaga, Thea Gagate, Cloanne Mondonedo, AC Miner, Alyssa Eroa, and Chinnie Arroyo still expected to sit out, ZUS Coffee will bank on the likes of Riza Nogales, Wielyn Estoque, Mycah Go, and Kate Santiago.

A win over a team like PLDT will be a huge morale boost for the Thunderbelles heading into the next conferences. 

The Jerry Yee-led squad will also hope to end its Invitational campaign with at least a win in their bag.

The ZUS Coffee-PLDT matchup is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

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(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)

[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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