Kobe Shinwa tops Cignal in PVL Invitational

Kobe Shinwa University demonstrated world-class volleyball skills by defeating Cignal, 25-7, 25-18, 19-25, 27-25, in a Premier Volleyball League Invitational match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Japanese team dominated the first two sets but faced challenges in the third set before regaining control and winning the fourth set to secure victory.

Kobe Shinwa's win improved their record to 3-1, putting them level with Chery Tiggo for second place ahead of a crucial match against Chery Tiggo today at 4 p.m.

The winner of the Kobe Shinwa-Chery Tiggo game will face PLDT (4-0) in a knockout finale on Sunday at the Big Dome to determine the tournament champion.

Kobe Shinwa's spiker Nagisa Komatsuda led her team with a match-high 21 points, and she credited their success to adjusting their reception strategy against Cignal's powerful serves.