PLDT’s Savi Davison erupts for a career-high 34 points in a victory over Creamline in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at Ynares Center in Antipolo.–PVL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Savi Davison delivered a performance for the ages as PLDT played the streak-buster role and dealt Creamline its first defeat in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.
Davison unleashed a new career-high 34 points to push PLDT past Creamline, 30-28, 25-21, 23-25, 18-25, 16-14, on Saturday night before a jam-packed Ynares Center in Antipolo.
2x45win slotArticle continues after this advertisementMaking a case for MVP, the Filipino-Canadian sensation recorded 29 kills and five blocks on top of a steady floor defense of 17 excellent receptions as the High Speed Hitters snapped the 2024 Grand Slam champions’ 19-game winning streak dating back to the second round of last year’s Reinforced Conference.
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The 26-year-old hitter bested Petro Gazz star Myla Pablo, Creamline’s Bernadeth Pons, Choco Mucho’s Sisi Rondina, and Cignal rookie Ishie Lalongisip for the weekly citation deliberated by online and print reporters covering the league, which is also streamed live on www.pvl.ph.
Article continues after this advertisementDavison led the way but she couldn’t have done it without getting ample help from her teammates and coaches.
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Article continues after this advertisement“Just the hard work and dedication that we put in every day. It was represented thoroughly throughout this game,” said Davison. “We work hard in practice by ourselves like nobody really knows so I’m glad it was represented with this game.”
Article continues after this advertisement READ: Savi Davison honored, but uncertain over Alas Pilipinas call-upFour other PLDT players tallied double digits with Majoy Baron getting 15 points, Fiola Ceballos contributing 14 points, and Mika Reyes and Erika Santos adding 12 and 11, respectively.
“I think it was extra special because it took every single one of us—from the bench to the people on the court. Coach was able to shuffle in a lot of people, especially shoutout to Nieza (Viray), she hasn’t gotten on the court much this year but she really pulled through for us and got this win for us. Like I said, it’s a team effort regardless of what I do, everyone showed up today,” shared Davison, crediting backup libero Viray for holding the fort after Kath Arado suffered from cramps.
Article continues after this advertisementDavison and the High Speed Hitters (7-3) wrap up their first-round campaign against the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles in another PVL on Tour game on Saturday next week in Passi, Iloilo.
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