The Akari Chargers look to finish strong and secure the podium finish as they take on the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in Game 2 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference bronze medal series.
The Akari Chargers look to complete their podium push as they go for a sweep of the bronze medal series against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans in Game 2 of the 2024-25 PVL All-Filipino Conference battle for third at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao on Thursday, April 10.
The Chargers pulled off another five-set thriller in Game 1, climbing back from a two-set deficit to snatch the win and move within a game of back-to-back medal finishes.
Eli Soyud fired 24 points while Ivy Lacsina chipped in 20 to lead Akari’s comeback.
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But it was libero Justine Jazareno who anchored the defense with 29 excellent digs and a 60% digging efficiency—numbers that will be crucial again as they try to weather Choco Mucho’s hard-hitting scorers.
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A win for Akari in Game 2 would mark a strong end to their campaign and earn them another podium finish after placing second in the previous Reinforced Conference.
First serve is set for 4:00 p.m. at the Big Dome.
(With reports from Kiko Demigillo)
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