MANILA, Philippines — ZUS Coffee finally barged into the win column after rallying from two sets down to overcome Galeries Tower, 17-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-20, 15-12, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series on Tuesday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
The Thunderbelles showed resilience after dropping the first two sets, winning the next three to secure their first victory of the conference.
Despite the win, ZUS Coffee and Galeries Tower remained tied at 1-5 in the standings, with both teams facing elimination as only the top four squads will advance to the next round.
Alex Miner spearheaded the Thunderbelles with 17 points on 13 attacks and four blocks, while Glaudine Troncoso and Jolina Dela Cruz chipped in 13 and 10 points, respectively.
Jean Asis delivered a career-high 27 points, highlighted by 21 attacks, five blocks and an ace, but her impressive effort went unrewarded as the Highrisers absorbed their fifth loss.
Erika Deloria and Lycha Ebon also tried to keep Galeries Tower in contention with 13 and 12 points, respectively, but their efforts fell short.
