The PLDT High Speed Hitters' victory against the Cignal HD Spikers on Tuesday got extra sweet with the much-awaited team debut of Kim Kianna Dy, 559 days after her knee injury in the PVL.
The PLDT High Speed Hitters overcame a third-set hiccup to outlast the Cignal HD Spikers, 25-20, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22, in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday.
Savi Davison powered PLDT with a stellar performance, tallying 24 points from 22 attacks and two blocks while adding 12 excellent digs and 10 excellent receptions. She was instrumental in a game-breaking 9-0 run in the fourth set, giving the High Speed Hitters a commanding 16-6 lead.
Kim Kianna Dy made her much-awaited return late in the fourth set, playing her first match in 559 days after a knee injury.
Cignal’s Vanie Gandler led her squad with 22 points, but the loss dropped them to a 5-2 record.
Meanwhile, PLDT improved to 5-3, solidifying their playoff hopes.
Cignal faces unbeaten Creamline on February 1, while PLDT takes on Farm Fresh on February 4.
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