After four frustrating defeats, the Cocolife Asset Managers barged into the win column with a five-set comeback against Sta. Lucia, 21-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-10, 15-8, in the 2018 Chooks to Go-Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference at the Caloocan Sports Center.
Fil-American open hitter Kalei Mau toped the Asset Managers with a conference-high 25 points. Denice Tan added 12. The Asset Managers dominated Sta. Lucia with a 12-4 gap in aces.
Jhoana Maraguinot and Roselle Baliton each managed 12 points for Sta. Lucia.
Cocolife claimed their first win in five matches. They face the Foton Blue Energy (4-1) on Tuesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre. The Lady Realtors (0-6) finish the first round against the Petron Blaze Spikers (5-0), also on Tuesday.
The Scores
Cocolife (3) – Mau 25, Tan 12, Angustia 11, Bangad 8, Berte 7, Tiu 3, Tongco 3, Barroga 1, Yongco 1, Lazaro (L)
Sta. Lucia (2) РBaliton 12, Maraguinot 12, Laborte 11, Raslan 7, Rivera Re. 5, Estoquia 4, Lastimosa 2, Hernandez 0, Demonta̱o (L)
