PGJC-Navy’s Jau Umandal said that the Sealions are eager to work double after securing the top seed in the 2022 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, Tuesday.
The team made swift work of Sta. Rosa City, 25-12, 25-11, 25-22, to keep themselves in contention for the number one seat in the standings. PGJC-Navy then got a little help from Cignal, who defeated National University-Sta. Elena, which solidified their grip on the top spot.
Umandal, though, said that the job is still not done as they now eye one of the two finals spots.
“Ngayon, maghahanda pa rin kami. ‘Di pwedeng porket nanalo kami, relax na kami. ‘Di pwede yun, So double time kami sa training, paghahandaan talaga kasi hindi basta basta yung makakalaban namin lalo na round robin siya,” said Umandal.
“Mahirap ‘to kasi kailangan mong makakuha ng at least dalawang panalo to make sure na nasa top ka. Pero ngayon, syempre kailangan hustle pa rin,” he added.
Umandal scored 12 points to go along with seven excellent receptions and four digs in the victory that hiked the Sealions’ standing to 5-1.
The former University of Sto. Tomas star said that the victory was a huge confidence booster for the squad heading into the semifinals where they will take on Cignal. NU-Sta. Elena, and VNS-One Alicia.
The playoffs will begin on Thursday.
