BaliPure, seeking to improve on its runner-up finish in the recent Reinforced Conference of the league organized by Sports Vision, actually overpowered the Power Smashers in spikes, 59-45, had more blocks, 10-6, and cashed in on their rivals’ poor service reception and netted 14 aces, twice over than the Power Smashers. But they struggled after cruising to a 10-point first set win with the Power Smashers translating their miscues and mishits into key points to snatch the next two and wrest a 2-1 lead. But coach Roger Gorayeb called on his veteran hitters while playmaker Jasmine Nabor produced a remarkable 57 excellent set performance to help anchor the Water Defenders’ come-from-behind victory. Dimdim Pacres topscored for the Power Smashers with 13 hits, Regine Arocha and Alexandra Tan backed him up with 12 and 10 markers, respectively, while Wynneth Eulalio, Katherine Villegas and Alina Bicar combined for 17 points. Elena vs Air Force4 p.m. – Pocari Sweat vs Perlas-BanKo6:30 p.m. – BaliPure vs Creamline

Source: The Standard July 03, 2017 10:29 UTC