Spikers’ Turf: Savouge gets on board with sweep of 3B

MANILA — Savouge secured its breakthrough win in style, sweeping 3B 25-18, 25-22, 25-20 on Sunday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

The result gave the Spin Doctors their first win in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after opening their campaign with back-to-back defeats. 

“‘Yung naging mindset talaga namin today, wala talaga kaming choice. We really have to win to stay in the competition,” said Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon.

The Spin Doctors leaned on a balanced offensive attack and solid floor defense throughout the one-hour, 21-minute contest, with contributions from across the lineup helping them keep 3B at bay.

Setter Vince Imperial orchestrated the offense with 14 excellent sets off the bench. Joeven Dela Vega led the Spin Doctors with 10 points on nine attacks and one block, while Jared Schanke and Mark Calado chipped in nine points apiece.

On the defensive end, Rikko Marmeto delivered 24 excellent receptions and nine excellent digs to help stabilize Savouge’s backcourt.

The Spin Doctors held a commanding 45-35 advantage in attacks, making the most of their offensive opportunities while limiting 3B to just 35 attack points.

Savouge will return to action on November 4 against Far Eastern University-DN Steel at the same venue, looking to build on its breakthrough victory and string together consecutive wins as it climbs the standings.

Meanwhile, 3B slipped to a 1-2 record following its loss, coming off a four-set victory over the Armed Forces of the Philippines.

Harry Ocay led the Event Masters with an all-around performance of 11 points and 18 excellent receptions, while Carl Berdal also scored 11 points and added six excellent digs.

3B will look to bounce back when it takes on VNS-Laticrete on November 4.