Nxled beats Akari to secure first semi-final berth
The Chameleons are targeting a top-two finish to gain a twice-to-beat advantage in the semi-finals.
Nxled became the first team to reach the semi-finals of the PVL All-Filipino Conference Pulse Series after defeating Akari 27-25, 25-22, 26-24 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Brooke Van Sickle contributed 10 points as Nxled spread its scoring across the squad. She credited the victory to the players remaining patient and resilient together, rather than allowing the score to dictate their approach.
With qualification secured, the Chameleons are seeking a place among the top two to earn a twice-to-beat advantage for the semi-finals. They are also pursuing their first championship, aiming to improve on their best league result: second place in the Invitational earlier in the year.
Nxled will next face Creamline, an 11-time league champion, at the Mall of Asia Arena on Tuesday. Van Sickle continues to work towards full recovery from a right shoulder injury that kept her out of both the PVL on Tour and the Invitational this year.
