Creamline dominates Chery Tiggo, moves closer to PVL semis

Creamline is just one win away from securing yet another semifinal appearance in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference after a commanding straight-sets victory over Chery Tiggo, 25-10, 27-25, 25-21, on Tuesday, March 18, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.  

Adding to the celebration, the victory marked a personal milestone for head coach Sherwin Meneses, who earned his 100th career win with Creamline.

“We’re thankful for the management’s support. Our goal is always to keep winning,” Meneses said after the match.  

From the get-go, Alyssa Valdez and Jema Galanza set the pace for Creamline, launching an offensive onslaught that overwhelmed the Crossovers in the opening frame. 

Valdez made an immediate impact, delivering three straight points early in the first set, while Bea de Leon kept the momentum going with powerful spikes that left their opponents struggling to respond. 

Chery Tiggo showed resilience in the second set, with Shaya Adorador leading the charge. However, just when the Crossovers seemed poised to steal the frame, Pangs Panaga came through with a clutch block to seal it for Creamline.

The third set saw Chery Tiggo attempt another fightback, led by Pauline Gaston and Cess Robles. However, Creamline’s defense held firm, with De Leon and Seth Rodriguez battling at the net. Ultimately, the Cool Smashers prevailed without dropping a set.

Valdez put up an all-around performance, finishing with 16 points, 13 digs, and nine receptions—enough to earn Player of the Game honors.

“We wanted to set the tone for the series, but the job is not done yet,” Valdez said. “We got Game 1, but we still have to put in the work.”

Supporting her efforts, Tots Carlos chipped in 13 markers, while De Leon contributed 11, including five crucial blocks. Playmaker Kyle Negrito made the offense possible with 20 excellent sets.

For Chery Tiggo, Adorador led Chery Tiggo with 10 points, while Gaston and Robles finished with seven apiece.  

With a 1-0 series lead, the Cool Smashers will aim to complete the sweep and punch their semi final ticket on Saturday, March 22, at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.