Crossovers smash Defenders

MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo, transitioning from a 25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 25-20 heartbreaker against Akari the last time out, vented its ire on Gerflor with a quick, merciless 25-8, 25-12, 25-20 victory yesterday in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Filoil EcoOil Arena.

Eya Laure was fierce and unforgiving in delivering 12 points including 11 on kills as the Crossovers registered their third win in four outings and solidified their perch in the magic four.

The 24-year-old former University of Santo Tomas super star said it all started from their serve on offense and reception on defense.

“I think nakatulong ang pag focus namin sa service at sa receive syempre, yun naman ang mga dahilan para maka atake kami,” said Laure.

Laure also praised the second unit headed by Princess Robles, who chipped in nine hits, for stepping up big particularly in the third set when the Defenders pushed the Crossovers to the wall and almost snatched the period.

Chery Tiggo mentor Aaron Velez, however, was a little bit disappointed with his team’s third-set performance. “Kailangan mai-point out pa na we can’t be complacent despite maganda takbo namin,” he said.

Later in the night, Jema Galanza unloaded 18 points as Creamline survived Farm Fresh’s upset try, pulling off a 25-21, 21-25, 25-20, 25-22 victory.