Jovelyn Gonzaga and the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles during a big win over Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–ZUS Coffee scored its biggest franchise win with a 25-22, 25-22, 23-25, 25-20 upset of Chery Tiggo in the PVL All-Filipino Conference on Thursday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
Seasoned hitter Jov Gonzaga soared with 20 points, 17 coming from attacks, apart from 15 excellent digs to allow the Thunderbelles to level their record to 4-4. Chai Troncoso provided 18 points as well as 16 excellent receptions while Thea Gagate contributed 13 points.
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Chinnie Arroyo added 12 points while Michelle Gamit 10 points and it was all made possible by setter Cloanne Modoñedo who tossed 17 excellent sets.
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ZUS Coffee coach Jerry Yee, Cloanne Mondoñedo, and Mich Gamit after beating Chery Tiggo. #PVL2025 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/8OURigfNNw
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“For me ginagawa ko lang yung trabaho ko. Nakikinig lang ako sa coaches and ang mahalaga naman yung win eh, yung naco-contribute mo sa team,” Mondoñedo said.
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“Ginagawa lang yung tinuturo sa training and lumalabas naman siya sa games namin and nakikita naman yung result and hindi pa rin kami tumitigil sa trabaho namin,” Gamit said.
Save for a third-set hiccup, ZUS pretty much had the game in control. Arroyo gave the Thunderbelles a six-point lead in the fourth frame from an attack off the block, 21-15. After two crucial errors by the Crossovers, the victors moved to match point.
Jules Samonte and Jasmine Nabor still managed two consecutive points before Gonzaga went all out on the game-deciding crosscourt kill.
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Ara Galang still came up with 20 points in the losing stand, Shaya Adorador 13 points and Cess Robles 11 points other than 11 excellent receptions.
The Crossovers slid to a 5-4 standing.
ZUS Coffee guns for a third straight victory but it won’t be easy facing Petro Gazz on Feb. 4.
Chery Tiggo tries to bounce back next game versus undefeated Creamline on Feb. 6, both still at the Pasig City venue.
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