Ivy Lacsina and the rest of the Akari Chargers look to turn things around after suffering their third-straight defeat in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
After a strong 2-0 start in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference, the Akari Chargers find themselves with a three-game losing streak.
The Chargers’ last loss came at the hands of the Petro Gazz Angels in a close 26-28, 27-29, 19-25 defeat on Thursday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao.
Ivy Lacsina gave it her all for Akari after putting up a game-high 21 points in the loss.
“Frustrating siya pero siyempre, hindi naman ‘to individual game. Kailangan talaga namin mag-work as a team,” Lacsina told reporters after the match.
“Kumbaga para sa’kin, hindi ko tinitignan kung ano ‘yung resulta ng laro ko. Tinitignan ko ‘yung resulta ng buong team,” she added.
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Aside from the Angels, the Chargers also lost to the Creamline Cool Smashers and Farm Fresh Foxies—all of which came in a sweeping defeat.
“Para sa’min po, ‘yung aim is getting better naman talaga. Sadyang kinakapos lang and mga beterano ‘yung nakakalaban. Balik lang ulit kami sa drawing board,” Lacsina admitted.
Despite their skid, the 25-year-old spiker knows that Akari cannot simply sink right away amid early adversity in the extended conference.
“Siguro, may reason [bakit kami natatalo] pero hindi naman kami pwede tumigil dahil natatalo kami. Trabaho lang ulit kami and balik ulit sa training,” the former NU standout said.
Lacsina and the rest of the Chargers will look to finally get back on track on December 10 as they face the Chery Tiggo Crossovers at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig.