Biñan Tatak Gel during the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association.–MPVA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Biñan Tatak Gel barged into the 2024 Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) semifinals after making quick work of AM Caloocan at home, 25-23, 26-24, 25-16, on Tuesday night at Alonte Sports Arena in Laguna.
Shane Carmona sizzled with 17 points, nailing 16 kills and an ace to deliver the Volley Angels’ fourth straight win and become the third team to enter the semis with a 10-5 record after beating the visitors in just 80 minutes,
Article continues after this advertisementBiñan joined Quezon (13-1), which already secured the No. 1 seed and the first twice-to-beat bonus, and Rizal (10-4) in the semifinals with only one up spot left among three remaining contenders in the two-round MPVA founded by former Senator and also MPBL chairman Manny Pacquiao and organized by the Volleyball Masters of the Philippines.
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Aguilar delivered 13 points, while Nuique added 12 as Caloocan’s chances to the Final Four continue to fade with a 5-7 record.
Article continues after this advertisementIari Yongco-Quimson and Dara Nieva led Caloocan with 15 and 10 points, respectively.
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, Quezon clinched the top seed and prevented Bacoor from completing the Final Four with a 25-18, 23-25, 25-16, 25-18 win.
Article continues after this advertisement READ: MPVA: Quezon stays hot with homestand sweepRhea Mae Densing continued to lead the Tangerines with 18 points, while Mycah Go dropped 15 points for their fourth straight win.
Cristy Ondangan and Mary Grace Borromeo also delivered for the College of Saint Benilde-laden team with 14 and 10 points, respectively.
Article continues after this advertisementBacoor still has a strong chance to gain the fourth and final semis slot despite dropping to a 9-3 record as it only needs one win to qualify for its next match against Valenzuela (2-10) on Thursday.
Charisse Mae Enrico powered the Strikers with 11 points, while Camille Bustamante and Jemalyn Menor added 10 apiece.
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