BY KRISTEL SATUMBAGA-VILLAR
AT A GLANCE
Creamline made short work of Gerflor, 25-15, 25-12, 25-10, to remain unscathed in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Creamline made short work of Gerflor, 25-15, 25-12, 25-10, to remain unscathed in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Thursday, Oct. 26.
Everybody contributed a little of everything for the Cool Smashers with Michele Gumabao pacing with 12 points highlighted by 10 kills.
It was the third straight win in as many outings for Creamline to take the solo lead while pushing Gerflor deeper into the cellar with a 0-3 hole.
Confident of their chemistry and cohesion, Cool Smashers coach Sherwin Meneses shuffled his lineup to attack the struggling Defenders on all angles.
There were no signs of slowing down for Creamline in the third set as they took a commanding 12-3 and 14-7 leads and never looked back.
Jema Galanza and Tots Carlos also carried the fight for the Cool Smashers with seven points each, while Bernadeth Pons and Pau Soriano chipped in six points apiece despite seeing action in only two sets.
Creamline also exposed Gerflor’s lethargic plays by dominating in attacks, 44-20. The Cool Smashers also provided strong net defense by posting 11 blocks against the Defenders’ only one, apart from firing four aces.
Gerflor mentor Sammy Acaylar also tried to find the right formula for his stalwarts, but nothing was working as Mary Grace Berte and Menchie Tubiera scoring five points apiece.
