Risa Sato will face off against her former team, the Creamline Cool Smashers, for the first time as the Chery Tiggo Crossovers look to pull off an upset in Game 1 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals.
The Chery Tiggo Crossovers face a daunting challenge as they take on the defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers in Game 1 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Tuesday, March 18.
Having fought their way through the play-in tournament with victories over the Nxled Chameleons and Farm Fresh Foxies, the Crossovers now look to carry that momentum into their best-of-three series against the top-seeded Cool Smashers.
For Risa Sato, this matchup holds added significance as she goes up against her former team for the first time since joining Chery Tiggo.
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Alongside key contributors like Ara Galang, Shaya Adorador, and Cess Robles, Sato will be crucial in fortifying Chery Tiggo’s defense against a stacked Creamline squad.
The two teams met in the preliminary round, where Creamline dominated in straight sets.
Now, with the stakes higher, Sato and the Crossovers are determined to put up a stronger fight as they seek an upset over the powerhouse Cool Smashers.
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Tip-off for Game 1 between Chery Tiggo and Creamline is at 4:00 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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