MANILA – F2 Logistics Cargo Movers made a short work of the Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers, 25-7, 25-9, 25-19, in the 2019 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference at the Muntinlupa Sports Complex in Muntinlupa City.
Filipina-Hawaiian Kalei Mau tallied 12 points on 10 attacks and two service aces on Thursday night.
Victorinara Galang added 10 markers as the Cargo Movers swept the first round of eliminations (7-0).
The Cargo Movers displayed its might from the start. It crushed the newcomers in the first two sets before taking it slow in the third with the Lady Skippers showing some fight.
The Movers needed to survive the Lady Skippers’ gallant stand in the third set tied at 17-all before scoring six unanswered points for a 23-17 spread.
Marinerang Pilipina saved two more points but Mary Joy Baron put up the finishing touches.
“This is big for us. It’s a huge morale-booster for us as we head to the second round,” said Cargo Movers head coach Ramil de Jesus.
At least, he said, “We saw the potential of our team whenever we play healthy. It shows that we can sweep a series of games.”
Nobody scored in double figures for the Lady Skippers with Chiara Permentilla being the lone bright spot with nine points laced with 12 digs and four excellent receptions only for her team to drop 0-6.
Meanwhile, Generika-Ayala Lifesavers got back on the winning track after a 27-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-14 victory over PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters.
Angeli Araneta tallied 15 points to lead the way for the Lifesavers./PN
