Chai Troncoso and Thea Gagate generate a storm for the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles, helping the team reach their first PVL quarterfinals.
Chai Troncoso and Thea Gagate combined for 28 points to propel the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles to their first-ever quarterfinals appearance, overcoming the Capital1 Solar Spikers in a four-set battle to cap off the play-in tournament of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
Troncoso registered 15 points from 12 attacks, two blocks, and an ace, along with 17 excellent receptions.
Gagate had 13 points, including four blocks.
ZUS Coffee picks up the four-set win in the final play-in match, 25-22, 25-17, 18-25, 25-17. The Thunderbelles' 2-0 record gives them the final PVL All-Filipino quarterfinals spot, eliminating Capital1 and Cignal.
The Thunderbelles will take on the no. 2 Petro Gazz Angels in the best-of-three quarterfinals.