FOTON came back from two sets down for its first victory of the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference, beating Farm Fresh, 18-25, 23-25, 31-29, 25-20, 18-16, on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena.
Reigning NCAA MVP Mary Rhose Dapol led the Tornadoes’ sensational fightback with 28 points off 25 attacks, two blocks, and one ace.
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“Sobrang laking tulong po na ‘yung ibang St. Benilde players ay kilala ko na po ‘yung mga galawan kaya hindi na rin po mahirap kapain sa court kapag sila po ‘yung gumagalaw,” Dapol said.
“Nu’ng nandun na po sa fifth set, sabi ko po lalaban na po at bubuwis na ng buhay talaga para makamit ‘yung panalo,” she added.
Already out of semis contention, Foton makes it to the win column ahead of its final prelims match with title contender F2 Logistics.
Even after losing ace hitter Bern Flora to an awkward fall in the second set, the Tornadoes managed to get their first win of the midseason conference.
Shaya Adorador shone for Foton with 24 points, including a vital set-clinching attack in the third frame to ignite their spirited comeback.
Kate Santiago and Wewe Estoque had 22 markers apiece.
Foton rises to 1-3 (win-loss) while Farm Fresh (0-5) bows out of its maiden PVL tilt in 13th place.
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