The Akari Chargers look to take down the Galeries Tower Highrisers once more and secure their second-straight semifinal berth as the two collide in Game 2 of the PVL All-Filipino Conference quarterfinals.
The Akari Chargers aim to secure their spot in the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals as they go head-to-head with the Galeries Tower Highrisers in Game 2 of their best-of-three quarterfinal series at the Philsports Arena in Pasig on Thursday, March 20.
The Chargers showed remarkable resilience in their series opener, battling back from a 1-2 set deficit to outlast the Highrisers in a grueling 21-25, 25-19, 20-25, 25-16, 15-11 victory last Saturday.
Ivy Lacsina delivered a career-best 28-point performance, while Eli Soyud stepped up with 19 markers, dominating the fourth set to force a decider.
Gretchel Soltones also played a crucial role, contributing 10 points in the hard-fought win.
With the supporting cast of Fifi Sharma, Camille Victoria, Michelle Cobb, Faith Nisperos, and Steph Bustrillo combining for 21 points, Akari proved its depth and determination under pressure.
Now, they are just one win away from making their second-straight PVL semifinal appearance.
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Game 2 between Akari and Galeries Tower is set at 6:30 p.m.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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