Cignal clinches key win over Akari, boosts playoff chances

Cignal secured a crucial victory against Akari in the PVL Reinforced Conference with a 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-20 scoreline, improving their record to 3-3 and keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive.

Filipino players stepped up for Cignal, with Erika Santos leading the charge with 19 points and Ishie Lalongisip contributing 11 points.

Import Katrin Trebichavska was once again a dominant force for Cignal, scoring 25 points along with nine digs and seven receptions.

Cignal established a decisive lead in the fourth set after a tied score, fending off Akari's late comeback attempt with clutch plays from Trebichavska, Lalongisip, and Jackie Acuña.

Roselyn Aquino added 12 points for Cignal, while Acuña and Gel Cayuna contributed seven and four points respectively.

Akari was led by Annie Mitchem with 22 points and Fifi Sharma with 13 points, but their supporting cast struggled compared to previous games.

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