Written by Akari Sports Staff
FLEXING its depth and composure when it mattered most, Nxled made short work Galeries Tower, 25-23, 25-18, 25-23, to keep its semifinal hopes alive in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at Ninoy Aquino Stadium on Saturday.
It was the Chameleons’ third straight win after a surprise four-match losing streak.
Nxled is so back.
In a match that underscored the Chameleons’ edge in manpower and late-game poise, they weathered a tight, error-filled opening
set before asserting control in the second and delivering a clutch finish in the third.
“We just really locked in and watched a lot of films. We knew we made a lot of mistakes back then and we wanted to correct them. I think we did really well today,” said MJ Phillips, referencing their four-set loss to the Highrisers last Feb. 19 that snapped an early three-game run and triggered the skid.
Phillips delivered 17 points, including three blocks.
“Just composure, take it one game at a time. I know it’s kind of stressful at this stage of the tournament. We just have to keep coming together, build that chemistry and get that win,” she added.
Brooke Van Sickle contributed 14 points and nine excellent digs, while Myla Pablo chipped in 10 markers. Ranya Musa and Jonah
Escamillan added five points apiece, further highlighting Nxled’s balanced attack.
Nxled will play Farm Fresh for a place in the Final Four on April 7 at the Playtime Filoil Centre.
