The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles open their 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference campaign leaning on experience and continuity as they face a revamped Capital1 Solar Spikers side.
The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles look to build on last season’s breakthrough as they open their 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference campaign against the Capital1 Solar Spikers on Tuesday, February 3, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan.
Fresh off a year that saw them establish themselves as a legitimate title contender, the Thunderbelles enter the new conference banking on continuity and a deeper sense of belief after their franchise-best run in 2025.
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At the center of that stability is veteran hitter Jovelyn Gonzaga, whose presence continues to anchor ZUS Coffee’s system both on and off the court.
Long known for her composure and all-around game, Gonzaga is once again expected to provide leadership for a squad blending holdovers and new additions.
ZUS Coffee welcomes reinforcements in Rachel Anne Daquis, Cess Robles, Ren Penafiel, Karen Verdeflor, and Chie Saet, adding experience and depth across multiple positions.
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While rookie middle blocker AC Miner remains sidelined with a shin injury, the Thunderbelles still boast reliable options at the net in Thea Gagate, Riza Nogales, Maika Ortiz, and Caroline Santos.
With Chinnie Arroyo, Cloanne Mondonedo, and libero Alyssa Eroa forming a familiar core around Gonzaga, ZUS Coffee aims to assert its identity early against a Capital1 side eager to turn the page.
First serve is set for 6:30 p.m.
(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.]