The Creamline Cool Smashers will go for back-to-back wins as they tussle with the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
The Creamline Cool Smashers aim to sustain their upward momentum as they take on the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.
After regaining rhythm with a four-set win over Choco Mucho, Creamline enters the 6:30 p.m. showdown intent on tightening cohesion and building consistency following an uneven start.
The Cool Smashers’ depth and experience remain their calling card, but controlling the net will be central against the Thunderbelles, which have rediscovered their footing.
Expected to be a key piece in the match will be veteran middle blocker Pangs Panaga, who remains a stabilizing force after putting up 12 markers in their win over the Flying Titans.
Panaga is expected to work in tandem with Bea De Leon, while benefiting from crisp orchestration by setter Jia De Guzman.
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With the backcourt steadied by newcomer Jen Nierva and the offense spread across proven scorers in Bernadeth Pons, Jema Galanza, Michele Gumabao, and Alyssa Valdez, the Cool Smashers have all the tools to take down the Thunderbelles.
A composed showing at the net and disciplined execution in transition could boost Creamline in a tightly packed All-Filipino race.
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(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.]