NXLED shook off a second-set setback with a decisive surge in the closing frames, overpowering Galeries Tower, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17, 25-19, to seize the solo lead in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab series on Thursday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Powered by a stifling blocking game and a balanced offensive attack, the Chameleons rediscovered their rhythm after surrendering the second set, shutting down the Highrisers in the next two frames to stretch their unbeaten run to three games.
Nxled’s blocking prowess continued to stand out, as it hammered down 14 blocks against Galeries Tower after racking up 23 against Farm Fresh last week.
“Well, it's nice to see that we have the same resilience that we showed in the last part of the PVL On Tour, and especially during the Invitational. So we started definitely following the same line. So I see a bunch of determination in the team,” said head coach Ettore Guidetti.
Jonah Sabete-Escamillan spearheaded the Chameleons’ charge with a game-high 22 points, adding three blocks, nine excellent receptions and six excellent digs in a superb all-around performance.
MJ Phillips chipped in 14 points on 11 attacks and three kill blocks, while three-time MVP Brooke Van Sickle delivered a double-double of 12 points and 13 excellent digs.
Gel Cayuna orchestrated the Nxled attack with 20 excellent sets while contributing eight points, and veteran libero Bang Pineda anchored the floor defense with 10 excellent digs.
The Highrisers, on the other hand, remained winless after absorbing their third straight defeat.
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