Akari returns to winning, stops Chery Tiggo's run

Akari won three straight sets after dropping the first one to overcome Chery Tiggo, 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 25-20, on Tuesday night, December 10,  at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.

The Chargers squandered a 19-11 lead in the first set to give it away to the Crossovers, but they never looked back after that and took the next three frames.

Akari's victory put them back in the win column after dropping their past three games. The Chargers now have a 3-3 record in the team standings.

Gretchel Soltones led Akari's offense with 22 points and nine excellent digs and seven excellent receptions, while Fifi Sharma towered their defense with six blocks.

Sharma also produced 16 markers, including two service aces, and Ivy Lacsina added 15.

On the other hand, Princess Anne Robles and Ara Galang top-scored for Chery Tiggo with 14 points each.

The Crossovers just won back-to-back games before dropping their game against the Chargers to have a 3-2 win-loss record.

Akari will have a month-long holiday break before going on January 18, 2025, against the PLDT High Speed Hitters.

Meanwhile, Chery Tiggo will still have one more action on Saturday, December 14, at the Philsports Arena against the Galeries Tower Highrisers which won their first game of the conference last Saturday in Cebu City.