The Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors get their first win of the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference, but they had to survive the Martelli Meats Master Butchers in five sets.
In a thrilling five-set showdown, the Savouge Aesthetics Spin Doctors opened their 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference campaign with a hard-fought victory over the Martelli Meats Master Butchers at the Ynares Sports Arena on Friday.
Savouge prevailed 23-25, 25-17, 25-12, 22-25, 15-8, securing their first win of the season in dramatic fashion.
It was a standout debut for Louis Gamban, formerly of the UP Fighting Maroons, who led the Spin Doctors with 18 points, including 16 attacks and two blocks, earning Player of the Game honors.
Gamban’s offensive firepower proved pivotal in Savouge's bounce-back win after dropping the first and fourth sets.
Newly-appointed Savouge coach Sydney Calderon, who took over from veteran mentor Sammy Acaylar, celebrated a successful debut in the dugout, guiding the team to victory. On the opposing side, Martelli Meats, under the leadership of their new coach Michael Conde, showed promise but ultimately fell short in their opening match.
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