NXLED wheeled back to championship contention after repulsing Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, 25-20, 31-33, 25-17, 25-22 in the Premier Volleyball League Invitational Friday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Jonah Sabete-Escamillan had a solid all-around game of 18 points, 20 receptions and 15 digs for the Chameleons.
Raising its record to 2-2, Nxled tied PLDT to remain in the race for a place in Tuesday’s Final.
Creamline and Thailand’s EST Cola played as of posting time, in a showdown which has major implications for the first slot in the gold medal match.
For Escamillan, the victory was as much a test of endurance as they were dealing from a short turnaround after losing to the Thais in five sets late Thursday.
“Sobrang nakakapagod,” said Escamillan. “Tinibayan lang namin ang mental (toughness) namin for this game.”
Myla Pablo had five blocks to also finish with 18 points, MJ Phillips added 17 points, while EJ Cariño hammered 16 kills and logged 24 receptions for the Chameleons.
Nxled will play Farm Fresh on Sunday.
