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BY ADRIAN STEWART CO
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Thursday, June 8, 2017
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Generika-Ayala Life Savers’ Genevieve Casugod slams the ball over the defense of Cocolife Asset Managers’ Erika Alkuino at the start of 2017 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference at San Juan Arena on June 6. PSL
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MANILA – Generika-Ayala Life Savers relied on its Western Visayas trio to score a 25-14, 23-25, 25-15, 25-14 win over Cocolife Asset Managers at the start of the 2017 Philippine Superliga All-Filipino Conference at San Juan Arena.
Ilongga Fiola Ceballos and Negrenses Patty Jane Orendain and Genevieve Casugod each scored 12 points to lead the way for Life Savers, which joined Foton Tornadoes on top of the standings, 1-0, after the Tuesday night victory.
Tornadoes did not need much production from its veterans Jaja Santiago, Ennajie Laure and Maika Ortiz to score a 25-21, 25-16, 25-17 sweep over newcomer Cherrylume Iron Lady Warriors in the first game.
“This is just a short tournament, a little more than one month to be exact. Every game is very important,” said Life Savers head coach Francis Vicente. “We are eyeing to barge into the top two of our pool.”
Life Savers immediately jumped to an early 16-10 lead in the opening set behind hits from Ceballos, Orendain and Angeli Araneta. The lead later grew to double figures following errors from Asset Managers.
After dropping the second set, Life Savers had a strong start in the third set as it erected a 16-5 advantage. Conversions from Araneta and Casugod allowed Life Savers to widen the lead further and take a 2-1 set lead.
It was almost the same story for Life Savers in the fourth set as it opened an 18-10 advantage on hits by Orendain and Ceballos. Errors by Asset Managers down the stretch allowed Life Savers to easily win the match.
Michelle Gumabao top-scored with 12 points — on 10 attacks, one block and a service ace — while Jeanette Villareal had seven points for Asset Managers, which looks to bounce back against Iron Lady Warriors tonight./PN
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