The Creamline Cool Smashers remained undefeated in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference following their recent 25-10, 25-19, 17-25, 25-23 win over the BanKo Perlas Spikers at the San Juan Arena.
Alyssa Valdez top-scored for Creamline with 26 points on 18 kills, six service aces, and two kill blocks; while Jessica Galanza added 16 points; Michelle Gumabao – 12; and Risa Sato – 11.
After handily winning the first two sets, Creamline had a chance to sweep their opponents but a counter run from BanKo Perlas forced a fourth set.
Creamline were challenged anew after the score was tied at 14-all, and later at 21-21.
The eventual winners scored three straight points, getting to match point, before BanKo Perlas narrowed the gap to 24-23.
A kill block by Gumabao on Nicole Tiamzon ended the match./ASC, WDJ