The Creamline Cool Smashers wrapped up the six-week Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour Showdown with a decisive 25-21, 25-16, 25-21 straight-sets victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers at the Victorias Arena Saturday, August 22.
Crowd favorite Alyssa Valdez anchored the victory, earning game-high honors with 10 points. Her performance was punctuated by a crucial drop ball late in the third set that brought the Cool Smashers to match point before Kyle Negrito set up Pangs Panaga for the game-ending down-the-line attack in one hour and 24 minutes, the PVL reported..
The matchup also featured the official Creamline debut of Japanese recruit Sachi Minowa (Jaja Santiago). Playing in front of a packed crowd of over 7,000 spectators, Minowa contributed six points alongside teammates Panaga and Tots Carlos, while Jema Galanza chipped in seven points.
Galeries Tower put up a spirited fight behind Jean Asis’ team-leading eight points and Erika Deloria’s six points, pushing the multi-titled Cool Smashers to late-set ties in both the first and third frames. However, Creamline’s poise prevailed, rallying from a late three-point deficit in the final set to seal their fifth sweep in 12 tour appearances.
The preseason exhibition match concluded the league’s nationwide tour, which brought top-tier volleyball to fans in Isabela, Batangas, Ilocos Sur, Cotabato, Lanao del Norte, and Negros Occidental.
Match Scores:
- Creamline (3): 25, 25, 25
- Galeries Tower (0): 21, 16, 21
