The undefeated ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles take care of business vs the CSB Lady Blazers, as they head to the Davao Invitational Tournament final. Meanwhile, the Farm Fresh Foxies finally get a victory, beating the DLSU Lady Spikers.
The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles continued their dominant run at the Davao Invitational Tournament, securing a flawless 3-0 record and a spot in Sunday's championship match.
The Thunderbelles swept the College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers in straight-sets, 25-21, 25-16, 25-22, in their Saturday, September 9, encounter.
This impressive showing in Davao serves as crucial pre-season preparation for the Thunderbelles, who have been exposed to a rigorous schedule of continuous matches. Their journey has included a quarterfinals run in the PVL on Tour and a last-minute addition to the PVL Invitational Conference, all leading up to this invitational tournament for the Kadayawan festival.
Their sustained performance bodes well as they gear up for the upcoming PVL Reinforced Conference.
The undefeated Thunderbelles will vie for the Davao Invitational title tomorrow, September 10, Sunday, looking to cap off their stellar run with a championship.
Farm Fresh Foxies pick up first win
Meanwhile, the Farm Fresh Foxies finally broke into the win column, securing their first victory in the four-team pocket tournament.
In a much-needed win, the Foxies overpowered Angel Canino and the De La Salle Lady Spikers in four sets: 22-25, 25-14, 25-15, 25-12, also on Saturday.
The Lady Spikers played without the services of Shevana Laput, a notable absence from their lineup.
After two days of tough losses, the Foxies turned the tide with a dominant display, featuring their primary starting six: Alohi Robins-Hardy, Trisha Tubu, Jolina dela Cruz, Ces Molina, Lorene Toring, and Rizza Cruz, alongside converted libero Alyssa Bertolano.
Their cohesive play and strong performance suggest the team is finding its rhythm.
The Farm Fresh Foxies are now set to face the College of St. Benilde Lady Blazers in a rematch, competing for the bronze medal in tomorrow's exciting finale to the Davao Kadayawan Invitational Tournament.
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