Four squads reeling from recent setbacks seek to bounce back on Wednesday with Cignal looking to unleash its full force against Martelli Meats in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
The fancied HD Spikers, stung by a five-set upset by the Savouge Spin Doctors last Friday, take on the Master Butchers at 4 p.m. where the Open Conference champions, led by Jau Umandal, are favored to secure their second win in three starts.
Despite their early struggles, however, Martelli Meats, anchored by Razzel Palisoc and JM Cordez, hopes to snatch its first victory under new head coach Michael Conde.
The Master Butchers narrowly pushed the Spin Doctors to five sets but have since suffered consecutive straight-set losses in the season-ending conference of the league organized by Sports Vision.
In the 6 p.m. main match, D’Navigators-Iloilo tangles with PGJC Navy with the former, featuring the formidable pair of Madz Gampong and Edward Camposano, out to break a two-game skid after a five-set win in their opener against the Chichi Titans.
Meanwhile, the Sealions seek consistency, balancing its Spikers’ Turf campaign with participation in the AFP Olympics.
Navy, behind Marvin Villanueva, Greg Dolor and Peter Quiel, romped past Chichi last Friday but yielded to DN Steel-FEU last Sunday.
But the Sealions are looking to come out strong in their third straight elimination round appearance, hoping fresh energy will carry them through against a D’Navigators squad eager to break their early skid and reestablish their footing in the tournament supported by ArenaPlus, Mikasa, and Alpha Insurance & Surety Company.
Games are aired live on One Sports and One Sports+, as well as through the Pilipinas Live app, which offers video-on-demand options. Games will also be streamed via the official Spikers’ Turf website.
