Galeries Tower ends four-match losing run with win over Akari
Erika Deloria contributed 20 points and 28 receptions as the Highrisers claimed their first victory of the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference.
A five-set victory against Akari on November 3 gave Galeries Tower its first success in the 2026 PVL All-Filipino Conference. The Highrisers prevailed 25-22, 26-24, 23-25, 15-25, 15-10 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, ending a run of four defeats.
Deloria was Galeries' leading scorer, collecting 18 points from attacks and two from aces for a total of 20. She also registered 28 receptions. Jean Asis supplied 14 points and Alyssa Bertolano contributed 12 as coach Aying Esteban earned his first victory this season.
Akari fought back after dropping the first two sets, but could not complete the turnaround. Galeries trailed 9-8 in the decider before moving ahead, with a drop ball by Asis from the middle making it 11-9.
Lycha Ebon scored twice in succession to extend the advantage to 13-9. Bertolano then struck from the left wing for the closing two points. Galeries' earlier defeats had come against Farm Fresh, Creamline, Nxled and Choco Mucho.
