SEASONED squad PGJC Navy drubbed Plaridel, Quezon, 25-18, 25-23, 25-20 yesterday in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation Challenge Cup at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
The Sea Lions flaunted their experience and poise over the gritty Plaridel unit in each set of the tightrope duel to score the win in 72 minutes for a 1-0 record in Pool C of the 20-team men’s division.
Earlier, Jose Rizal U smothered Angatleta-Orion, Bataan with a convincing 25-11, 25-15, 25-12 win in 67 minutes for a 1-0 slate in Pool C of the PNVF Challenge Cup supported by the Philippine Sports Commission, PLDT, Rebisco, Akari, Foton and CBPI.
In the other game, University of the East Cherrylume thwarted Arellano in four sets, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22, 25-23, for a winning start in Pool B.
Action continues today with another six-game bill in the tourney formerly known as the Champions League of the PNVF headed by Ramon “Tats” Suzara.
NCAA champion College of St. Benilde tests the mettle of UP Volleyball Club at 10 a.m., UP and La Salle-Dasma collide at 12 p.m. in women’s play.