MANILA – Generika-Ayala Lifesavers got back on the winning track in the 2019 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference. It posted a 23-25, 25-18, 25-12, 25-20 drubbing of Marinerang Pilipina Lady Skippers at the Muntinlupa Sports Center.
Ilongga Fiola Ceballos tallied 19 points, all coming from attacks, while Bacolodnon Patty Jane Orendain had double-double 16 points and 21 excellent digs.
The Lifesavers improved to 6-4 win-loss slate.
After losing the opening set on Tuesday night, the Lifesavers waxed hot in the second and third sets for a 2-1 set edge.
Generika-Ayala, however, was forced into tight exchange by the Lady Skippers in the fourth set where they clung to a 19-16 advantage.
The match had to be stopped for almost 20 minutes due to a power blackout but it did not cut the momentum of the Lifesavers.
“Hindi sila nagpabaya ngayon kahit na nakaunang set ‘yung Marinerang Pilipina,” said Lifesavers head coach Sherwin Meneses. “Hindi kami nawalan ng kumpiyansa. ‘Yung attack namin medyo okay ngayon so naging maganda ‘yung panalo.”
Judith Abil was the lone bright spot for the still win-less Lady Skippers with double-double 12 points and 18 excellent digs, while Chiara Permentilla managed to put up just nine points.
Meanwhile, Aiko Urdas and Grethcel Soltones showed the way as the PLDT Home Fibr Power Hitters pounced on struggling Sta. Lucia Lady Realtors 20-25, 25-22, 27-25, 25-18.
Urdas delivered with a game-high 20 point while Soltones came off the bench playing under the weather finishing with 10 points, highlighted by the match-winning hit as the Power Hitters improved to 3-6./PN
