Action between Savouge and VNS in the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex, October 22, 2024. PVL Media
MANILA -- Savouge made it two wins in a row on Tuesday, sweeping VNS 25-16, 25-23, 25-16 for a share of the early lead in the 2024 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex.
It was a commanding performance for the Spin Doctors after they had labored to a narrow five-set win against Martelli Meats last Friday.
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Ten different players scored at least two points for Savouge in the one-hour, 17-minute win.
"Lagi ko ngang sinasabi sa team ko na let’s do it one step at a time. So kung sino 'yung makakalaban natin, gawin lang natin 'yung best natin. So 'yun lang sinabi ko sa kanila," said Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon.
Lorenz Señoron and Norwel Sanama led the offensive charge for the Spin Doctors, scoring nine points each, while Giles Torres and Louis Gamban contributed with eight and seven markers, respectively.
Vince Imperial orchestrated the offense with 12 excellent sets while adding two points, and Rikko Marmeto stood out defensively with 13 excellent receptions.
"Pinaghirapan namin 'yung win namin today, it was a team effort kasi lahat gumagalaw. Nakita niyo naman pinasok namin lahat ng players," added Calderon.
The Spin Doctors, however, will face a tough test next as they aim for a third consecutive win against the favored Cignal HD Spikers on Friday at 6 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Cignal was set to launch its title drive against Chichi DHTSI at press time.
The Griffins, who previously swept the Master Butchers, have struggled with consistency early in the tournament, falling to a 1-2 record.
Roderick Medino, fighting through flu-like symptoms in their previous matches, led VNS with 11 points, while CJ Segui and Christian Olaes each contributed seven markers.
The Griffins will look to bounce back in their next match against the rising Ultras on Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. at the Philsports Arena.