Cignal’s Ishie Lalongisip, left, scores late in the third set against Creamline in the PVL on Tour.–PVL PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — Cignal ended a three-year winning drought against Creamline, 25-22, 25-18, 28-26, to stay unbeaten in the PVL on Tour on Tuesday at FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City.

The HD Spikers averted a meltdown in the third set, where they blew a 24-21 match-point advantage after Creamline forced a deuce at 24-all.

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Cignal on beating Creamline after three years. #PVL2025 #PVLonTour @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/uqrRNo7bvk

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) July 1, 2025

The Cool Smashers saved two more match points before Ishie Lalongisip came to Cignal’s rescue with two consecutive attacks as The HD Spikers improved to a 3-0 record in Pool B and have yet to drop a set in the preseason tournament.

Santos continued to be the HD Spikers’ leading scorer with 18 points, while Lalongisip had 15 points, 10 excellent receptions, and seven digs. Rose Doria-Aquino added 10 points, with captain Gel Cayuna pacing the squad with 22 excellent sets on top of five points.

It was Cignal’s first win against Creamline since the 2022 Reinforced Conference, ending eight consecutive setbacks in their head-to-head matchup.

“We’re so happy. Honestly, we didn’t expect to win in straight sets. It makes us really proud of the team—our coaches, players, and even the management for their support,” said Cignal coach Shaq Delos Santos in Filipino.

“The way we prepared for this, we’re really happy because everyone pushed to make it happen. We still make errors, but what’s good is how we bounce back. This will be something we can use to keep improving.”

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Ishie Lalongisip for the win!

FINAL: Cignal (3-0) stuns Creamline (2-1), 25-22, 25-18, 28-26, in the battle of unbeaten Pool B teams.#PVLonTour #PVL2025 pic.twitter.com/vGXoe715p5

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) July 1, 2025

Cignal eyes to keep its winning streak going against Chery Tiggo on July 19 and ZUS Coffee on July 20 in Passi, Iloilo.

Gumabao was the lone double-digit scorer for Creamline with 11 points and seven digs. The Cool Smashers dropped to a 2-1 record and absorbed their first straight-set loss since the 2024 All-Filipino Conference to Chery Tiggo.

Alyssa Valdez had nine points and nine excellent receptions. Jema Galanza chipped in eight points, while new recruit Mich Gamit debuted with three points in the first two sets.

Creamline tries to regain its winning ways in Passi.