The Capital1 Solar Spikers look to boost their quarterfinal positioning as they face the Galeries Tower Highrisers in a crucial late-eliminations matchup in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference.
The Capital1 Solar Spikers aim to sharpen their form and boost their quarterfinal positioning as they take on the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference on Thursday, November 20, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Carrying a 3-4 record, the Solar Spikers remain in the thick of the seeding race, where every win matters with only one elimination playdate left.
A victory over Galeries Tower could push Capital1 into sixth place, depending on the results of the two later matches.
With the middle of the standings tightly packed, this match presents a vital opportunity for the young squad to gain momentum heading into the quarterfinals.
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Roma Mae Doromal is expected to play a key role for Capital1, providing stability in reception and floor coverage. The former Ateneo standout must find her consistency to run a cleaner, quicker offense, especially crucial as Capital1 leans heavily on the efficient scoring of import Sasha Bytsenko.
Beyond Bytsenko, the Solar Spikers rely on the rising brilliance of rookie star Bella Belen, whose all-around production has kept Capital1 competitive even in tight matches.
Capital1 enters the match as heavy favorites against a Galeries Tower squad still searching for its first win at 0-7. But the Solar Spikers cannot afford complacency, especially with quarterfinal matchups and potential seedings at stake.
First serve is set for 1:30 p.m. and will be streamed on Pilipinas Live. It will also be shown on One Sports and One Sports+
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo/One Sports)
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[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]