By ADRIAN STEWART CO

The Akari Power Chargers fell short of their second straight win after bowing to the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 24-26, 25-19, 25-16, 23-25, 15-10, in the PVL on Tour at the Ynares Center in Montalban, Rizal on Sunday, July 6.

Negrense Christine Joy Soyud had another solid outing of 17 markers, but proved to be not enough as the Power Chargers suffered their third defeat in four matches.

Ilongga Princess Ann Robles spearheaded the offense for the Crossovers with a triple-double of 23 points, 15 excellent digs and 10 excellent receptions as they notched their second win in as many games.

Rookie Renee Peñafiel added 12 markers, while Baby Jyne Soreño contributed nine markers, including the two game-winning points in the fifth set for the Power Chargers.

The fifth set was a war of attrition, featuring five deadlocks, the last at six, before Chery Tiggo uncorked a momentum-shifting 11-4 closing burst.

Jasmine Nabor’s smart 1-2 play broke the tie and sparked the run.

An error from Soyud gave the Crossovers a two-point cushion before Imee Hernandez extended the lead with a quick attack.

After Power Chargers’ Ivy Lacsina momentarily stopped the bleeding, Akari unraveled with three straight errors, allowing Chery Tiggo to surge to a 13-9 lead.

Though Kamille Cal managed to deny Robles at the net, Soreño took charge from there, firing a massive kill and the final ace to seal their second consecutive victory.

Lacsina top-scored for the Power Chargers with 18 points, while Celine Domingo added 12 markers./ASC, WDJ