MANILA, Philippines – Early favorites Bali Pure Water Defenders sealed their Shakey's V-League Season 13 Open Conference semifinals bid after sweeping the winless Baguio Summer Spikers, 25-18, 25-14, 25-18, Wednesday, June 22, at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
Gretchel Soltones exploded again with 20 points, while Amy Ahomiro and Dzi Gervacio added 12 and 11 markers apiece. Captain Alyssa Valdez only had 8 points.
Playing with a finally intact lineup, Bali Pure built momentum and clinched their fifth straight win.
The Water Defenders will face the still undefeated Pocari Sweat Lady Warriors on Saturday, June 25, to close their elimination round.
Meanwhile, Maria Tsuchiya and Carmela Dicksen combined for 12 markers for the Summer Spikers.
Baguio finished its V-League stint with a 0-7 record.– Rappler.com