Bernadeth Pons flashed her MVP form with her first triple-double of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference, anchoring Creamline’s four-set win over Choco Mucho.
MVPons was on full display during the Creamline Cool Smashers’ four-set victory over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Bernadeth Pons put up her first triple-double outing in the conference with 19 points, 13 excellent digs, and 18 excellent receptions.
Following her triumphant return from beach volleyball, Pons said her performance was less about numbers and more about finding the connection once more.
"Everyday naman andun pa rin 'yung adjustment," Pons said during the post-game press conference. "Ngayon pa lang ulit 'yung time na bino-build namin 'yung connection na setter to spiker, so everyday talaga tinatrabaho namin."
The Southeast Asian Games gold medalist also welcomed the chance to play again in front of 12,600 spectators at the Mall of Asia Arena, especially after spending months away from indoor competition.
"Sobrang saya na makapaglaro ulit dito sa MOA. Iba pa rin 'yung aura pagpasok mo kasi sobrang daming tao," Pons said. "Kalaban pa namin Choco, isa sa mga matitibay na team this conference, kaya sobrang happy na nakuha namin ‘yung win."
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As the Cool Smashers continue to find their rhythm, Pons pointed to communication as the priority moving forward.
"Sa training pa lang, sinasabi na sa amin ni Ate [Alyssa Valdez] na sobrang importante 'yung communication," Pons explained. "Kailangan lahat nagsasalita, lahat humihingi ng bola para mas madali sa setter. Araw-araw pa rin namin ‘yun tinatrabaho."
Sitting with a 1-1 record, the 10-time PVL champions will have a week to ready themselves against the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.
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