Spikers’ Turf Finals: Criss Cross fends off Savogue in Game 1

MANILA, Philippines — Jude Garcia scored 26 points as Criss Cross moved closer to a second straight title after taking Game 1 of their best-of-three title series against first-timer Savouge, 25-20, 26-28, 25-18, 25-20, in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference on Wednesday at Filoil Centre. Four-time league MVP Garcia leaned on his experience, nailing 23