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Capital1 star Bella Belen earns 1st PVL win; PLDT rolls to 15th straight win
Rookie Bella Belen earned her first professional win as the Capital1 Solar Spikers defeated the Nxled Chameleons in four sets.
Belen, the top overall pick in 2025, contributed 15 points and 14 excellent digs in the victory.
Ukrainian import Sasha Bytsenko led Capital1 with a season-high 39 points, helping the team to a 1-1 record in the PVL Reinforced Conference.
Belen expressed that the natural energy and hard work fueled their win, and she aims for sustained success.
Despite the pressure, Belen acknowledged the support of her teammates and coaches in fulfilling her role.
Spanish reinforcement Paola Martinez scored 20 points for Nxled, who now holds a 0-2 record.
In other games, PLDT continued its dominance with a 15th consecutive win.
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