Spikers’ Turf: Alpha Insurance dismisses 3B for third straight win

MANILA — Alpha Insurance dismissed 3B in straight sets, 25-16, 25-20, 25-22, to continue its winning run in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference on Sunday at the Filoil Centre.

The Protectors have now won three consecutive games in just five days following back-to-back losses to National University-Archipelago Builders and Criss Cross, climbing to fourth place in the standings with a 4-2 record.

“Siguro, it’s time to give credit sa coaching staff namin, lalo na sa strength and conditioning coach namin, kasi maganda ‘yung binigay niyang program para masustain ng mga bata ‘yung ganitong klase ng schedule,” said Alpha Insurance head coach Mike Santos.

“Papunta pa rin kami sa magagandang laban, so I think itutuloy lang namin kung ano ‘yung nasimulan na namin,” he added.

Alpha Insurance celebrates a point against 3B in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, November 8, 2026 at the Filoil Centre. PVL MediaThe Protectors’ defensive effort proved crucial in the victory, finishing with 14 kill blocks led by Jetlee Gopio’s six. Lance De Castro also anchored the floor defense with 10 excellent digs and eight excellent receptions to help contain 3B’s attack.

Reymark Betco spearheaded Alpha Insurance’s offense with 10 points despite playing only in the final two sets, while Gopio contributed nine markers.

Vince Himzon and Axel Van Book chipped in six points apiece, while Rocky Motol added five. Ronn Domingo also provided a spark off the bench, tallying 10 excellent sets after taking over the playmaking duties from EJ Casana in the third set.

The Protectors will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they face VNS-Laticrete on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the same venue.

On the other hand, 3B continued to struggle, absorbing its third consecutive defeat to drop to a 1-4 record in the tournament organized by Sports Vision.

Harry Ocay emerged as the lone bright spot for the Event Masters, finishing with 13 points.

3B will look to snap its losing streak against Far Eastern University-DN Steel on Wednesday at 3 p.m.