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Jaja Santiago-Minowa makes her debut for Creamline in the PVL Invitational Conference against Nxled.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Jaja Santiago-Minowa lived up to the hype surrounding her Creamline debut in the PVL Invitational Conference on Monday.
Playing in her first official game in a PVL conference after five years, Minowa led the Cool Smashers to a 25-20, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, over Nxled at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Minowa delivered 19 points, nailing 17 of her 30 attack attempts on top of a block and an ace.
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The Filipino-born Japanese citizen was backstopped by Jema Galanza, who had 17 points, 14 digs, and 11 excellent receptions. Tots Carlos had 14 points, while Alyssa Valdez had 13 points and 12 receptions.
Creamline setter Kyle Negrito tossed 31 excellent sets alongside six points.
The Cool Smashers eye their second win against Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
Jonah Sabete-Escamillan and EJ Cariño led the Chameleons in the third set as they continued to miss Brooke Van Sickle due to a shoulder injury.
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Escamillan had 20 points, 25 receptions, and 11 digs. Cariño had 18 points, while MJ Phillips added 11.
Nxled seeks to bounce back against defending champion PLDT on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.
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