Akari looks to avenge its opening-day loss and force a tie for the top spot, facing unbeaten ZUS Coffee in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference.
The Akari Chargers look to even the score as they take on the undefeated ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday, November 4, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
This matchup serves as a replay of their opening-day encounter, where both squads competed without their imports due to ITC clearance delays.
ZUS Coffee came out on top in that five-set thriller, but with both teams now at full strength, Akari is eager to turn the tables.
Import Annie Mitchem has been nothing short of dominant for the Chargers, ranking among the Top 10 in scoring, spiking, and blocking this conference. The American reinforcement’s all-around presence has made her one of the most consistent and reliable imports in the league.
To hand ZUS Coffee its first loss, Akari will need a collective effort from their local core led by Grethcel Soltones, Mars Alba, Ced Domingo, Fifi Sharma, and Justine Jazareno.
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Their chemistry and balance will be key against a Thunderbelles side headlined by reigning PVL Press Corps Player of the Week Anna DeBeer and a deep rotation featuring Jovelyn Gonzaga, AC Miner, Riza Nogales, and Thea Gagate.
A win would push Akari to a 4-1 record, tying them with ZUS Coffee at the top of Pool B heading into the second round.
First serve is set for 4:00 p.m.
(With reports by Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)
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