ZUS Coffee remained unstoppable after sweeping Petro Gazz, 25-22, 25-21, 25-20, for its fourth straight win in the PVL Reinforced Conference on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
Anna DeBeer sustained her dominant form with 23 points on a 22-of-56 attacking clip to lead the Thunderbelles to a 4-0 record – a win closer to a first-round sweep.
Clo Mondoñedo paced ZUS Coffee with 23 excellent sets, as they eye a perfect Pool B finish against second placer Akari, which holds a 3-1 record, on November 4 at Mall of Asia Arena.
‘I’m really proud and thankful for everyone During practice, everyone gives their all. Our veteran players also help us younger ones, become more mature in the game. And we’re really thankful to Anna too, because she’s had such a big impact on the team,’ said Mondoñedo in Filipino.
‘I’m just happy and proud of how much we’ve grown and how far the team has come.’
AC Miner continued to shine in her first year in the pros with 11 points off eight kills, two blocks, and an ace, while veteran opposite spiker Jovelyn Gonzaga had another all-around game with nine points, nine digs, and six excellent receptions to help libero Alyssa Eroa, who had 12 digs and 12 receptions.
‘I’m really grateful for everyone’s commitment. When it comes to training, I also want to give credit to our second stringers because they really push us hard during practice. They go all out against us so that when it’s game time, we already know what to do. So credit to them,’ said Gonzaga in Filipino.
‘Our first six. Their hard work, patience, and game IQ, plus our setter’s leadership on the court and coach’s strategy. All of that really shows. Coach studies our rotations and everything so deeply. It’s truly a total team effort, and I’m so thankful.’
Lindsey Vander Weide led the Angels with 17 points. Brooke Van Sickle had 12 points, while Myla Pablo and MJ Phillips added 10 and nine points, respectively.
Petro Gazz finished the first round with a 3-2 record, but its bracketing in the next phase depends on the remaining Pool B games.