Creamline bounced back from an opening-game loss, defeating a Choco Mucho side that lost Eya Laure to injury in four sets, 27-25, 17-25, 25-21, 25-15, in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday night.
The Cool Smashers improved their overall record to 1-1 in the all-local tilt, in a strong response following their straight-set loss to PLDT last Thursday.
After narrowly taking the first set, Creamline saw Choco Mucho strike back in the second to even the match. The 10-time champions regained control in the third set and then pulled away in the fourth — without Laure on the floor — to seal the win in one hour and 57 minutes.
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Laure collided with Tia Andaya while the Flying Titans trailed 9-4 in the fourth frame and had to be carried off the court. Creamline capitalized on the injury, going on a 4-1 run to extend their lead to 13-5, effectively blowing the game open.
“Siyempre, number one, masaya kami dahil nakakuha kami ng unang panalo this conference,” said Creamline head coach Sherwin Meneses.
“Hopefully magtuloy-tuloy at makuha namin rhythm namin sa paglalaro at alam naman natin na ang dami naman nang bumalik sa amin. Hopefully, makakuha kami ng win sa next game.”
Bernadeth Pons delivered a triple-double with 19 points, 18 excellent receptions, and 13 digs for the Cool Smashers.
After scoring just two points against PLDT, Pangs Panaga bounced back with 12 points. Jema Galanza also found her rhythm, finishing with 11 points following a four-point opener.
Tots Carlos added 11 points, and Jia De Guzman contributed eight — including three kill blocks — along with 20 excellent sets.
Creamline will aim for a second straight win against ZUS Coffee on Tuesday at 6:30 PM at the Filoil Centre.
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On the other side, Laure was nearing 20 points before being sidelined, but still led Choco Mucho with 19. Sisi Rondina finished with 15 points but saw herself contained late by Creamline’s defense.
Meanwhile, Lorraine Pecaña chipped in 10 points. Jaila Atienza and Kat Tolentino combined for 15 markers, as the Flying Titans once again struggled to execute when it mattered most.
Choco Mucho will try to snap its skid against Capital1 on Tuesday at 4:00 PM.
