Savouge celebrates a point against 3B in the 2026 Spikers' Turf Open Conference, February 25, 2026 at the FilOil Centre in San Juan. PVL Media
MANILA -- A reinforced Savouge squad made quick work of 3B, 25-15, 25-17, 25-20, to join the early leaders after Day 1 of the 2026 Spikers' Turf Open Conference on Wednesday night at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.
The Spin Doctors paraded a reloaded lineup that featured formal Cignal standouts JP Bugaoan and Louie Ramirez.
Ramirez paced a well-distributed attack with nine points, while Shawie Caritativo, Mark Calado, Louis Gamban and Bugaoan added seven markers apiece in the one-hour, 20-minute romp.
Savouge imposed its will early, overpowering 3B in all scoring fronts. The Spin Doctors unloaded a 41-29 advantage in attacks, dominated the net with a 13-4 edge in blocks, and posted a 3-1 margin in service aces to underscore their superiority.
Head coach Sydney Calderon welcomed the strong start but stressed that the team remains a work in progress.
"So far, konting push na lang kami sa jelling nila, but I'm happy kung ano 'yung naging performance nila this game," said Calderon, noting that chemistry continues to improve with the integration of the former Cignal aces.
With the win, Savouge joined Alpha Insurance and Criss Cross at the top of the early standings after the Protectors and King Crunchers also scored straight-set victories over the AEP-Cabstars and VNS Griffins, respectively.
Carl Berdal stood as the lone bright spot for 3B with 14 points built on 13 attacks and one block, along with four excellent digs. Bonjomar Castel and Israel Encina chipped in six points each.
3B will try to bounce back when it faces VNS Always Bright Laticrete on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the same venue.