PLDT remained as the last unbeaten team of Pool A after besting Nxled, 32-30, 25-18, 25-17, in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday at the Philsports Arena.
Erika Santos powered the High Speed Hitters’ dominant offense with her 19 points built on 16 attacks and three blocks on 42 percent scoring efficiency.
An extended opening frame swung the momentum in favor of the High Speed Hitters on the way to their third straight win of the conference - and second in straight sets.
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"'Yung composure (mahalagang ma-build for me) kasi nu'ng sa start, medyo 'di ako nakaka-help sa team so minotivate ko talaga yung sarili ko (to stay composed)," said Santos.
"Maganda rin 'yung naging gising ko. And nakikinig ako kina coach (Rald Ricafort) kasi binibigyan nila ako ng chances para makabawi, so tinake ko na yung opportunity na 'to for a good start."
While Russian ace Lena Samoilenko topscored with 20 markers and nine receptions, PLDT banked on its net defense with a whopping 11 kill blocks — five of which came from Majoy Baron.
Fiola Ceballos, one of PLDT’s go-to locals on offense, paired her eight-point night with 12 digs and five receptions.
Nxled locals carry load
It was also Nxled’s locals who carried the scoring load on an off-night for American import Meegan Hart, who finished with just seven points in the loss.
Chiara Permentilla paced the Chameleons in their second straight defeat with 15 points, while Trisha Genesis added 12 more.
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