Games Today (Caloocan Sports Complex)
2 p.m. – Smart vs Generika-Ayala
4 p.m. – Cignal vs Petron
6 p.m. – Cocolife vs Sta. Lucia
Petron looks to extend its winning streak to five games even as struggling Cocolife and Sta. Lucia go for the elusive first victory when they collide today in the Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference at the Caloocan Sports Complex.
Match is set at 6 p.m. with both the Asset Managers and Lady Realtors itching to barge into the win column in the women’s club tournament bankrolled by Isuzu, Senoh, Sogo, Asics, Mikasa, Mueller, UCPB Gen and Bizooku with Genius Sports as technical provider.
Meanwhile, Petron seeks to keep its hot streak going when it faces resurgent Cignal at 4 p.m. while Generika-Ayala tackles Smart in the 2 p.m. opener of this league that also has ESPN5, Aksyon TV and Hyper HD as broadcast partners.
Petron remains on top of the standings with a 4-0 card while erstwhile leader Foton fell to second spot following a straight-set loss to F2 Logistics late Thursday, 15-25, 13-25, 13-25.
After a super slow start, the Asset Managers had the golden opportunity to finally pluck their first win when they dragged the Giga Hitters to a deciding fifth set in their previous game last Thursday.
But luck was simply not on their side.
Gretchel Soltones caught fire and dug deep from her well of experience to dominate in the crucial stretch of the fifth, prompting the Asset Managers to absorb a 25-16, 18-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-11 heart-breaker.
Filipino-American recruit Kalei Mau was the lone bright spot as she finished with 25 points laced with 15 digs and 27 excellent receptions for the Asset Managers, who remain winless in four starts.
