MANILA — Nxled Chameleons erased an eight-point deficit in a dramatic third-set comeback before overpowering Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 25-23, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17, to seize a share of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Siklab Series lead Tuesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Chameleons rallied from a 14-22 hole in the pivotal third set, scoring 11 of the next 12 points to turn the match around and secure their fourth consecutive victory, tying Creamline atop the standings.
Brooke Van Sickle spearheaded Nxled’s charge with 19 points, 12 excellent digs and 10 receptions, while Myla Pablo contributed 13 points and MJ Phillips added 12.
Choco Mucho appeared headed for a 2-1 set advantage after establishing a commanding eight-point lead in the third frame, only to collapse under Nxled’s relentless offensive pressure.
Pablo and Van Sickle fueled the stunning comeback before Phillips sealed the set with an ace that appeared headed out but landed inside the court.
Riding the momentum, Nxled raced to an 11-7 advantage in the fourth set and steadily widened the gap to complete the four-set triumph.
Sisi Rondina-Rosales, Eya Laure, Caitlyn Viray and Kat Tolentino tried to keep Choco Mucho in contention, but the Chameleons maintained their offensive rhythm and defensive composure.
Meanwhile, Galeries Tower Highrisers snapped a four-game losing skid with a hard-earned 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 15-25, 15-10 victory over Akari Power Chargers.
The Highrisers squandered a two-set advantage but regrouped in the deciding frame to secure their first win of the conference.
Erika Deloria anchored Galeries Tower with 20 points, 11 excellent digs and 28 excellent receptions, while Jean Asis chipped in 14 points, Bertolano added 12 and Lycha Ebon contributed eight.
Galeries Tower also matched Akari’s offensive production with 67 attack points to complete its breakthrough victory./PN
