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Spikers' Turf: Savouge survives gritty VNS, nears podium finish
Savouge overcame a slow start and the loss of a key player to defeat VNS-Laticrete in four sets, bringing them closer to a podium finish in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Open Conference.
The Spin Doctors secured a tough 21-25, 25-15, 26-24, 25-22 victory against the Griffins at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
This win marks their approach to the bronze medal series, having previously beaten VNS-Laticrete in their first two encounters, including in the semifinals.
Mark Calado led Savouge with a game-high 30 points, including 26 attacks and three kill blocks.
Giles Torres also contributed significantly, scoring 21 points with 11 attacks, six kill blocks, and four aces.
Savouge missed the services of Sherwin Caritativo in the fourth set due to an ankle injury sustained after a bad landing, which momentarily disrupted their offensive rhythm.
The Griffins sensed an opportunity and surged ahead, even holding a 16-11 lead at the second technical timeout during Caritativo's absence.
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