Spikers’ Turf: Savouge turns back VNS-Laticrete, extends win streak to 3 games

MANILA — Savouge overcame a challenge from VNS-Laticrete on their way to a 25-10, 25-13, 20-25, 25-19 in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

The Spin Doctors have now won three straight matches to join Alpha Insurance and Far Eastern University-DN Steel in a three-way tie for fourth to sixth places. All three teams have identical 3-2 win-loss records.

“Happy naman ako so far kahit medyo nag-struggle nung third and fourth. Kitang-kita na medyo fatigue na rin talaga ‘yung katawan ng mga players kasi sunod-sunod ‘yung laro namin,” said Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon.

Joeven Dela Vega of Savouge in action against VNS-Laticrete in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, November 8, 2026 at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. PVL MediaJoeven Dela Vega delivered his best performance of the conference, erupting for 20 points on 18 attacks and two kill blocks to lead the Spin Doctors. Mark Calado provided additional firepower with 17 points, built on 15 attacks and two blocks.

JP Bugaon chipped in 14 points, including seven of Savouge’s 14 kill blocks, while Jared Schnake posted a double-double of 13 points and 11 excellent receptions.

Vince Imperial, playing in just his second game of the conference after recovering from a shoulder injury, orchestrated Savouge’s offense with 24 excellent sets, while Rikko Marmeto anchored the team’s floor defense with 12 excellent receptions.

Savouge will next face the winless Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

Meanwhile, VNS-Laticrete dropped to 2-4 but remained in seventh place.

Jau Umandal led the Griffins with 14 points and 17 excellent receptions, while CJ Segui contributed 11 points.

VNS will look to return to the win column against Alpha Insurance on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.