The PLDT High Speed Hitters overcame a shaky start to pounce on the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2025 PVL Invitational.
PLDT stumbled to a first set hiccup but recovered its fierce form after that, downing hort-handed ZUS Coffee, 24-26, 25-17, 25-17, 25-14, to stretch its franchise-best win streak to 12 games in the 2025 PVL Invitational at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City Thursday, Aug. 28.
The High Speed Hitters bucked a surprising first-set defeat against the Thunderbelles, who were still without mainstays Jovelyn Gonzaga, Thea Gagate, Alyssa Eroa and AC Miner.
But it did not take long for PLDT to recover its bearings.
It came up with a dominant response in the second set which it sustained to the finish.
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In the fourth frame, the High Speed Hitters raced to an early 11-4 lead, powered by Savi Davison, who scored seven points in the run.
With all the momentum on their side, PLDT built its biggest lead at 21-11 after Kianna Dy’s service ace.
The High Speed Hitters then completed the strong turnaround, with Jessey De Leon scoring the final point.
Davison was hailed the Player of the Game after putting up 26 points on a 39 percent attack efficiency.