Cool Smashers, Angels Seek Playoff Edge vs. Struggling Rivals

Games Today (Tuesday)
4 p.m. – Petro Gazz vs. Capital1
6:30 p.m. – Creamline vs. Farm Fresh

Unbeaten Creamline and streaking Petro Gazz aim to sustain their dominant form as they face struggling opponents in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference preliminaries today at the Philsports Arena.

The Cool Smashers, displaying the composure of reigning champions, will battle a Farm Fresh squad desperate to improve its standing. Currently in ninth place with a 4-5 record, the Foxies need a strong finish to crack the top six and keep their playoff hopes alive.

However, overcoming the powerhouse Cool Smashers will be a daunting challenge.

Defending three-time All-Filipino champions, Creamline has been nearly unstoppable this season, boasting a flawless 8-0 record. With stars Jema Galanza, Bernadeth Pons, Tots Carlos, Michele Gumabao, and Alyssa Valdez leading the charge, they are closing in on a potential sweep of the preliminaries in the league organized by Sports Vision and backed by Watsons.

“Our win against Chery Tiggo in three sets was a big deal. The team’s confidence is high, but, of course, knowing Farm Fresh, they also have veteran recruits mixed with young players. They’re showing good performances this conference, so we will prepare well. I think it will be a great match,” said Creamline head coach Sherwin Meneses in Filipino.

After tonight’s 6:30 p.m. clash with Farm Fresh, Creamline will have two remaining preliminary games—against PLDT High Speed Hitters on Feb. 15 and Galeries Tower Highrisers on Feb. 20.

Despite their underdog status, the Foxies possess the firepower to challenge Creamline. Jolina Dela Cruz has provided additional offensive punch alongside Trisha Tubu, Rizza Cruz, Aly Bertolano, and Caitlyn Viray, giving Farm Fresh a shot at an upset.

Meanwhile, the 4 p.m. match features a contrasting battle between the red-hot Petro Gazz Angels and the struggling Capital1 Solar Spikers.

The Angels enter the match riding a six-game winning streak, including a four-set triumph over ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles. On the other hand, the Solar Spikers are reeling from five straight losses, all in straight sets, and sit at the bottom of the standings with a 1-8 record.

With their playoff hopes at stake, both the Foxies and Solar Spikers are expected to fight with urgency as they attempt to defy the odds against two of the tournament’s most formidable teams. The league is supported by Arena Plus, Fabriano Appliances, Milcu, iColor & Argan Beauty, Tapa King, Sport Radar, and Mikasa.

Matches are aired live on Pilipinas Live, RPTV, One Sports, One Sports+, and pvl.ph.