Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

News

Valdez drops 27, helps Customs extend semis series


The Bureau of Customs Transformers pulled another magical performance captain Alyssa Valdez to subdue the Bali Pure Purest Water Defenders 25-19, 15-25, 25-20, 25-17 and extend the semifinals series to a winner-take-all Game Three to enter the 2016 Shakey’s V-League Reinforced Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.

The two-time SVL MVP Valdez poured in 27 points, her best output against Bali Pure this season. Thai import Som Kuthaisong added 19 markers after shifting to the opposite hitter position.

“Siguro nakatulong talaga sa amin ‘yung adjustments namin sa lineup kaya nagkaroon ng space sa blocking ng Bali Pure. It was a total team effort from us,” said Valdez.

BOC thundered through the match, picking up points from Bali Pure’s errors and miscues on defense. The Transformers also took the lead in reception, blocking, and digging – key stats which Bali Pure had dominated in their past two outings.

Bali Pure’s American import Kate Morell tallied 19 markers while Dzi Gervacio pitched in 16.

“They outplayed us right from the start. I thought there were opportunities for us to adjust but we didn’t take them in the game so that really beat us in the end,” said Bali Pure team captain Kaylee Manns who tossed 37 excellent sets.

Game Three will be on Wednesday, 6 pm at the PhilSports Arena. The winner favorites Pocari Sweat in the Finals which begins on Saturday.

“It’s going to be about mental toughness for both teams. Kailangan na lang magwork together as a team and magexecute ng gameplan namin,” closed Valdez.

#ReadMore  Creamline spoils Air Force return to open title-retention bid

The Scores

BOC (3) – Valdez 27, Kuthaisong 19, Vargas 7, Soriano 4, Mabbayad 4, Jaisaen 1, Llagoso 0, Mandapat 0, Ibisa (L)

Bali Pure (1) – Morell 19, Gervacio 16, Roces 7, Ahomiro 5, Soriano 4, Manns 3, De Jesus 0, Devanadera 0, Lazaro (L)

Written By

Miguel Luis Flores fell face first into sports writing in high sch9l and has never gotten up. He reluctantly stumbled into the volleyball beat when he started with Tiebreaker Times three years ago. Now, he has waded through everything volleyball - from its icky politics to the post-modern art that is Jia Morado's setting.




You May Also Like

2025 AVC Women's Champions League

Alyssa Valdez offered no excuses after Creamline’s campaign in the 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League came to a heartbreaking end at the hands of...

2025 AVC Women's Champions League

While Creamline’s preparations for the upcoming Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference are still a ways off, head coach Sherwin Meneses offered an early look...

2025 AVC Women's Champions League

Nakhon Ratchasima QminC VC ended Creamline’s campaign in emphatic fashion, grabbing a straight-set 25-15, 25-22, 25-16 to secure a spot in the semifinals of...

2025 AVC Women's Champions League

Alyssa Valdez is drawing extra motivation from the chance to represent the Philippines once again — this time proudly carrying the Creamline banner in...

2025 AVC Women's Champions League

Eager to rewrite its narrative, Creamline opened its 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League campaign on the highest note possible. Just over a week removed...

2025 AVC Women's Champions League

The 2025 AVC Women’s Champions League gets underway on Easter Sunday with four explosive matches at the Philsports Arena, headlined by local powerhouses Creamline...

News

Coming off a painful loss in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference Finals last week, Creamline is ready to embark on its journey to redemption,...

News

As confetti rained down and Petro Gazz celebrated its first All-Filipino championship in the Premier Volleyball League, Creamline stood on the opposite side, finding...

Advertisement