Alleiah Malaluan boosts PLDT anew, this time in opposition to Cignal

PLDT’s Alleiah Malaluan rises for successful in opposition to Cignal defenders throughout a PVL Invitational recreation. –PVL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines–PLDT stored its unbeaten run within the PVL Invitational, rolling previous Cignal, 25-19, 25-13, 25-22, Saturday at Philsports Enviornment in Pasig.

Rookie Alleiah Malaluan continued her sturdy begin, ending with 12 factors in simply her second professional match. The previous La Salle standout added to a stacked frontline already that includes veterans Savi Davison and Kim Dy.

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Malaluan first impressed with an 11-point debut in opposition to Chery Tiggo, and her second double-digit outing earned her one other Greatest Participant of the Sport award.

“It pushes me to lift the bar even greater, kasi alam ko my ates are there to information me sa loob ng court docket,” she mentioned, crediting her teammates for his or her assist.  “They at all times guarantee me – each time I make a mistake, they inform me, ‘Okay lang, bawi ka.’”

Davison returned from relaxation and led the staff with 17 factors, whereas Majoy Baron chipped in 10, together with three blocks.

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The Excessive Velocity Hitters improved to 3-0 within the event, counting their carryover win in opposition to Creamline, and notched their tenth straight victory total after sweeping the PVL On Tour.

Cignal threatened to increase the match within the third set, constructing a 19-16 lead off an Ethan Arce ace. However PLDT answered with a late rally and sealed the one-hour, 21-minute match when Jessa Ordiales’ push went huge.

Santos led Cignal with 10 factors, whereas Tin Tiamzon had seven. Rookie setter Kim Fajardo outplayed Gel Cayuna, 19-8, whereas libero Kath Arado tallied 11 digs and eight receptions to outshine Daybreak Catindig, who had 9 and 5.

Cignal, which misplaced to Creamline on Thursday, fell to 0-3 with its report from the PVL on Tour semifinals carried over into the Invitational.