Cignal, Iloilo, VNS Asereht spikers advance

MANILA, Philippines — CignaL HD, Iloilo and VNS Asereht lived up to expectations by advancing to the semifinals of their respective pools in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League.

The HD Spikers secured the No. 1 seed in Pool A at 2-0 with a game left in their schedule while the D’Navigators went 3-0 in Pool B followed by the Griffins (2-1) after big wins Tuesday night at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Joshua Umandal delivered 19 points on 15 hits, three blocks and an ace as Cignal drubbed PGJC-Philippine Navy, 25-15, 25-21, 27-25, to follow up on its opening-day win over Saint Benilde.

The HD Spikers’ victory left Savouge Spin Doctors (1-1),  Saint Benilde (1-1) and winless Navy (0-2) scrambling for the last semifinals ticket from Pool A.

Iloilo and VNS Asereht bagged crucial victories to secure the two seats in Pool B of the PNVF men’s event backed by PLDT, Ayala Land, Nuvali, Cignal, One Sports, One Sports+, Mikasa, Senoh, Foton, Philippine Olympic Committee and Philippine Sports Commission.