Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

News

Cocolife bucks Generika-Ayala comeback in classification match


Joanne Bunag and Michele Gumabao of the Cocolife Asset Managers escaped the Generika-Ayala Lifesavers in a five-set thriller, 25-18, 25-22, 17-25, 19-25, 15-10, Tuesday evening in the Imus City Sports Complex in Cavite City.

Gumabao led the charts with 27 points, 22 coming from attacks. She was supported by veteran Bunag with 17 markers including the crucial finishes in the final set.

The Asset Managers led early by two sets as Angelica Cayuna and Gumabao’s connection did most of the damage. Cayuna tallied 19 excellent sets. However, Generika-Ayala managed to extend the match to five sets, as Fiola Ceballos continued to be consistent with her attacks.

Ceballos finished with 15 points, while Angeli Araneta has 12.

“Talagang naglaro si Generika ng maayos ng 3 and 4, nagkataon lang na nauna kami. Maganda unang gising namin,” Coach Kungfu Reyes said, “Sinasamantala lang namin yung na-o-off guard sila, dun kami bumabanat.”

Come the decisive set, it was initially a seesaw battle, but Cocolife managed to earn a lead of four, 9-5. Their errors held them back but 35-year-old veteran Joanne Bunag, with her composure and smarts, outwitted Generika to finish the match with an emphatic attack at 15-10.

Cocolife will play on Saturday, July 8, in Lipa City for the battle for fifth, which is also their last match for this tournament. With their win today, Coach Kungfu is more motivated to finish stronger on Saturday.

“Di na lang gawin sa team, sa management, or sa coaches, kahit gawin na nila para sa pride nila. Yun ang gusto namin panghawakan nila para maging wake up call sa kanila na hindi lang ganun ang kaya nilang gawin. Magandang motivation ‘to para sa amin na tinalo namin ang Generika,” Reyes expressed. – By: Danine Cruz

The Scores:

#ReadMore  UAAP 86 WBB: Pesquera takes charge in OT as UP escapes UST

Cocolife (3) – Gumabao 27, Bunag 17, Palec 12, Tiu 11, Cayuna 5, Francisco 4, Dizon 1, Esperanza 0, Sandoval 0, Tejada 0, Villareal 0, Dusaran (L), Lazaro (L).

Generika-Ayala (2) – Ceballos 15, Araneta 12, Lopez 11, Orendain 9, Casugod 6, Buitre 5, Legacion 6, Cortez 1, Masangkay 0, Cerveza 0, Adorador 0, Arado (L), General (L).

Written By


You May Also Like

News

Chery Tiggo has been on a roll this 2024 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference, riding on a three-game winning streak. One of the main...

News

Chery Tiggo shrugged off a first set slip, downing Nxled in four, 23-25, 25-23, 25-16, 25-20, for a share of the fourth spot in...

News

For the young University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses, they knew that elusive first loss would eventually find them this season, it’s just a...

News

National University avenged its first round loss to University of Santo Tomas in the biggest of ways. The Lady Bulldogs handed the Golden Tigresses...

News

ANTIPOLO – PLDT dominated the first two frames before fending off Farm Fresh in straight sets, 25-9, 25-13, 25-21, for a share of the...

News

Coming off its first loss in months, Creamline vented its ire on Capital1, 25-18, 25-14, 25-15, for a huge bounceback win in the 2024...

News

University of Santo Tomas continued to lead the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament with a pristine 8-0 record. But do not be misled,...

ADMU

University of Santo Tomas stayed unbeaten in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament but not without a fierce challenge by Ateneo de Manila...

Advertisement