By NIKOLE JAVIER
F2 Logistics needed an extra set to turn away Army Black Mamba, 25-15, 20-25, 25-20, 25-13, to finally secure its first playoff berth in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference on Saturday, March 11, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
The five-time Philippine Super Liga champion climbed to 6-2 in the standings to make its breakthrough in the tournament after missing out on a semifinal spot two years since its participation.
Kianna Dy had another stellar performance to the Cargo Movers to their first-ever Final Four stint with 22 points off 18 attacks, three aces and a block.
Aby Marano and Elaine Kasilag added 13 and 10, respectively.
F2 Logistics is the third to secure its semifinal seat after reigning champion Creamline and Petro Gazz.
The Lady Troopers, who have been kept winless in seven starts, were paced by Royse Tubino with 19 points. Meanwhile, PLDT strengthened its semis chances after blanking the also-ran Cignal, 25-23, 25-23, 25-14, later in the night.
Jovy Prado led the High Speed Hitters with 14 points on 11 attacks and three blocks while Mean Mendrez chipped in 13 markers in the team’s fifth victory in seven games.
