Chery Tiggo clinched the eighth seed in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals after overcoming Farm Fresh, 29-27, 15-25, 25-22, 25-21, on Tuesday to complete its sweep of Pool B in the Play-in Tournament at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
With the victory, the Crossovers will face defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers in a best-of-three quarterfinal series.
Game 1 is scheduled for next Tuesday at the same venue.
In their lone preliminary round meeting, the Grand Slam-seeking Cool Smashers dominated Chery Tiggo in straight sets, 25-17, 25-17, 25-21.
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“Happy kasi although nagka-setback noong second set, nakita naman namin na trinabaho pa rin namin after sa next sets,” said Crossovers star Ara Galang, who led the team with 20 points on 16 attacks, three blocks, and an ace.
“Nakikita rin yung gaano rin katibay yung team namin sa ganoong situation eh so mahalaga na nate-test pa rin kami hanggang ngayon kasi sa quarterfinals hindi rin naman madali yung pagdadaanan namin,” the La Salle product added.
Rachel Ann Daquis attempted to force a deciding fifth set with a late push in the fourth, closing the gap to 18-19.
However, Cess Robles and Shaya Adorador stepped up to power Chery Tiggo’s strong finish, securing the win in two hours and 18 minutes.
Adorador delivered an impressive all-around performance with 18 points, 13 digs, and 11 receptions, while Robles added 13 points, 13 digs, and nine receptions.
Alina Bicar orchestrated the Crossovers’ offense with 17 excellent sets.
Substitute middle blockers Seth Rodriguez and Aby Maraño contributed seven and five points, respectively, despite only playing in the final three sets.
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On the other hand, Trisha Tubu led Farm Fresh with 22 points. Jolina Dela Cruz, Rizza Cruz, and Lorene Toring each tallied 12 points.
Alyssa Bertolano narrowly missed a triple-double, finishing with nine points, 23 receptions, and 13 digs. Libero Jheck Dionela also stood out with 25 excellent digs.
Farm Fresh aims to end its campaign on a high note when it faces Nxled on Thursday.
