The Criss Cross King Crunchers are determined to keep their title hopes alive and force a Game 3 against the Cignal HD Spikers in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference Finals.
The Criss Cross King Crunchers aim to stay alive and force a winner-take-all Game 3 as they go toe-to-toe with the Cignal HD Spikers in Game 2 of the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference Finals at the Philsports Arena in Pasig on Friday, April 4.
After a heartbreaking loss in Game 1, when they fell to the HD Spikers in a thrilling five-set match for the first time in the 2025 Open Conference, the King Crunchers are determined to bounce back and level the series.
Jude Garcia led the charge in the opener with a game-high 21 points, while Marck Espejo and Nico Almendras provided solid contributions with 15 and 13 markers, respectively.
Despite having the upper hand for much of the match, Cignal showed its championship resilience and ability to close out crucial moments in the fifth set as the defending champions nabbed their first win over Criss Cross in the conference.
Still searching for their first-ever title, the King Crunchers will need to stay composed, tighten their defense, and execute under pressure to force a decisive Game 3.
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Game 2 between Criss Cross and Cignal will begin at 6:00 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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