Farm Fresh snaps PLDT streak in five-set thriller behind Trisha Tubu's 30 points

MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu scored eight points in the deciding frame alone to allow the Farm Fresh Foxies to snap the three-game winning streak of the PLDT High Speed Hitters, 20-25, 25-17, 23-25, 25-20, 17-15, in the 2026-27 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference-Siklab Series on Tuesday at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Farm Fresh improved to a 4-2 win-loss record to enjoy solo third in the standings, behind conference leaders Nxled (5-0) and Creamline (4-1). Tubu exploded for 30 points—all on attacks—along with nine excellent digs, marking her best performance against the tough PLDT squad since the PVL Invitational Conference. She had only scored five points in her previous meeting with PLDT in the Invitational Conference. “Whenever I face PLDT, I struggle to score 10 points or higher,” Tubu told the media in Filipino. “They give me the confidence because I am confident in scoring and spiking, knowing that someone covers the floor. We know PLDT is a blocking team, and I used to struggle getting my shots past them, but the trust of my teammates makes the difference,” she added. Aside from Tubu, Royse Tubino delivered a double-double performance of 14 points and 13 excellent receptions. Alohi Robins-Hardy orchestrated the offense with...