Action between Criss Cross and Chichi DHTSI in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, November 27, 2024 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. PVL MediaMANILA -- Criss Cross powered its way to the Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference semifinals with a comprehensive 25-8, 25-13, 25-7 sweep of winless Chichi DHTSI at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig on Wednesday.
The victory marked their fifth consecutive win and seventh overall (7-1), tying the King Crunchers with archrival Cignal HD Spikers at the top of the standings and securing the third semis slot.
Even with their second stringers playing for extended minutes, the King Crunchers encountered little trouble and wrapped up the match in just 53 minutes.
Gian Glorioso led the charge with 15 points built on eight attacks, five kill blocks, and two aces. He received ample support from Francis Saura, who tallied 12 points, and Chu Njigha, who added 11 markers.
Rookie setter Adrian Villados also impressed with 12 excellent sets after stepping in for Ish Polvorosa in the latter stages.
"Obviously, I'm very happy with our performance," said Glorioso, one of the team's top middle blockers from Ateneo. "Napag-usapan namin na no matter sinong kalaban, we always give our 100 percent to give respect din sa kanila. Kailangan ibigay namin ‘yung lahat ng pwede naming ibigay."
The Rebisco-backed squad asserted its dominance with 47 attacks, 14 blocks and four aces, while Chichi DHTSI failed to register a single block or ace and managed only 18 attacks.
Team captain Jonathan Sorio and Quirt Marinas paced the Titans with six and five points, respectively, as they ended their campaign winless (0-9).