MANILA, Philippines — ZUS Coffee overcame a third-set hiccup to beat Chery Tiggo, 25-22, 25-22, 23-25, 25-20, in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 2024-25 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Jan. 30, 2025.A perennial cellar-dweller in previous PVL tournaments, ZUS improved to a 4-4 win-loss card after defeating the Chery Tiggo, which fell to 5-4.The young Thunderbelles showed grit and mettle led by Jovelyn Gonzaga who scored 20 points. Chai Troncoso chipped in 18 points while Clo Modoñedo tallied 17 excellent sets for Zus. PVL's No.1 Draft pick Thea Gagate added 13 points on 10 attacks and three blocks.'We are happy, but we are not contented by this win since our work is not yet finished,' said Moñdonedo, who was named Player of the Game.ZUS made eight service aces in the match while Chery Tiggo only made one. Chery Tiggo leaned on Ara Galang's 20-point scoring out and Shaya Adorador 13-point game but were not enough to claim victory.
