The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles look to continue their momentum and topple the Petro Gazz Angels in Game 1 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals.
The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles look to continue their impressive run as they take on the Petro Gazz Angels in Game 1 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m.
Rising star Thea Gagate will be a key factor for ZUS Coffee, providing both defensive stability and offensive firepower at the net.
The first overall pick in the inaugural PVL Draft has been a steady force for the Thunderbelles throughout the season, delivering timely blocks and quick attacks that have helped them navigate the play-in tournament.
Gagate finished the preliminaries as the second Best Blocker with 0.77 rejections per set.
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To overcome the powerhouse Angels, the Thunderbelles will also look for major contributions from Jovelyn Gonzaga, Chai Troncoso, Chinnie Arroyo, and setter Cloanne Mondoñedo, who recently earned PVL Player of the Week honors.
ZUS Coffee will also be looking for redemption after falling to Petro Gazz in their preliminary round meeting.
But with momentum on their side, the Thunderbelles are determined to pull off an upset, with Gagate expected to play a crucial role in the middle.
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Game 1 between ZUS Coffee and Petro Gazz will begin at 6:30 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]