MANILA, Philippines — Eli Soyud went in full throttle and scored 30 points to lead the Akari Chargers in a five-set thriller over Farm Fresh, 25-22, 25-27, 22-25, 25-23, 15-12, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Malate, Manila.
Soyud's 30-point outing was built on 27 attacks, two blocks, and an ace. She was four points shy of matching her career-high of 34 points from the previous All-Filipino Conference edition against the Choco Mucho Flying Titans.
Ivy Lacsina added 21 points on 18 attacks, two aces and a block, plus 17 excellent receptions, while Fifi Sharma added 11 points to seal the win.
"Of course we trusted each other, and I also upheld their trust in me on that last stretch. We really wanted to win since we didn't come this far, so we really gave our best," Soyud said.
Mars Alba finished with 22 excellent sets to activate Akari’s gunners, while also adding eight points on offense.
Libero Justine Jazareno took care of the floor defense with 23 excellent digs.
This victory allowed the Chargers to pick up back-to-back wins and improve to 2-2 in a tie with Farm Fresh.
Trisha Tubu, meanwhile, led Farm Fresh with 25 points and Royse Tubino chipped in 14 points.
The Chargers will next face the Galeries Tower Highrisers after the All Souls Day break on Nov. 3 at the Araneta Coliseum, while the Foxies will battle against sister team ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles on Nov. 5 at the PhilSports Arena.
