Cignal’s Ishie Lalongisip, left, scores late within the third set in opposition to Creamline within the PVL on Tour.–PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Cignal ended a three-year successful drought in opposition to Creamline, 25-22, 25-18, 28-26, to remain unbeaten within the PVL on Tour on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Heart in San Juan Metropolis.
The HD Spikers averted a meltdown within the third set, the place they blew a 24-21 match-point benefit after Creamline compelled a deuce at 24-all.
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Cignal on beating Creamline after three years. #PVL2025 #PVLonTour @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/uqrRNo7bvk
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) July 1, 2025
The Cool Smashers saved two extra match factors earlier than Ishie Lalongisip got here to Cignal’s rescue with two consecutive assaults as The HD Spikers improved to a 3-0 document in Pool B and have but to drop a set within the preseason event.
Santos continued to be the HD Spikers’ main scorer with 18 factors, whereas Lalongisip had 15 factors, 10 glorious receptions, and 7 digs. Rose Doria-Aquino added 10 factors, with captain Gel Cayuna pacing the squad with 22 glorious units on prime of 5 factors.
It was Cignal’s first win in opposition to Creamline because the 2022 Strengthened Convention, ending eight consecutive setbacks of their head-to-head matchup.
“We’re so blissful. Truthfully, we didn’t count on to win in straight units. It makes us actually happy with the workforce—our coaches, gamers, and even the administration for his or her assist,” mentioned Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos in Filipino.
“The best way we ready for this, we’re actually blissful as a result of everybody pushed to make it occur. We nonetheless make errors, however what’s good is how we bounce again. This might be one thing we will use to maintain enhancing.”
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Ishie Lalongisip for the win!
FINAL: Cignal (3-0) stuns Creamline (2-1), 25-22, 25-18, 28-26, within the battle of unbeaten Pool B groups.#PVLonTour #PVL2025 pic.twitter.com/vGXoe715p5
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) July 1, 2025
Cignal eyes to maintain its successful streak going in opposition to Chery Tiggo on July 19 and ZUS Espresso on July 20 in Passi, Iloilo.
Gumabao was the lone double-digit scorer for Creamline with 11 factors and 7 digs. The Cool Smashers dropped to a 2-1 document and absorbed their first straight-set loss because the 2024 All-Filipino Convention to Chery Tiggo.
Alyssa Valdez had 9 factors and 9 glorious receptions. Jema Galanza chipped in eight factors, whereas new recruit Mich Gamit debuted with three factors within the first two units.
Creamline tries to regain its successful methods in Passi.
