Savouge celebrates a point against PGJC-Navy in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference, November 12, 2025 at the Paco Arena. PVL Media
MANILA -- Savouge weathered a third-set storm to complete a sweep of PGJC-Navy in the 2025 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference, Wednesday at the Paco Arena.
The Spin Doctors struggled in the third set but had enough in the end game for a 25-14, 25-20, 25-23 result, which boosted their chances of advancing to the semifinals of the tournament.
Savouge now has a 4-2 win-loss record.
The third set was tied at 22 when Savouge turned to Shawie Caritativo, who fired a powerful cross-court hit for a 23-22 advantage. An illegal block committed by Abdul Bangcola put the Spin Doctors at match point.
Joeven Dela Vega saved a match point for the Sealions with an off-the-block hit, but Raymark Betco sealed the deal for the Spin Doctors with an attack initially ruled out before being overturned after a successful ball touch challenge.
"Nag-adjust talaga kami sa rotation namin," said Savouge head coach Sydney Calderon. "Based sa stats, nakita namin 'yung mga marami kaming errors at hindi kami makapatay agad sa ilang rotation. So 'yun 'yung wino-workout namin, and I'm very happy with what I saw today."
Mark Calado led Savouge with 13 points, complementing his all-around performance that included eight excellent receptions and seven digs. Betco also delivered 13 points – all from attacks – while Giles Torres and Angelo Reyes chipped in nine apiece, combining for five blocks.
Caritativo added eight points, while JM Paglao steered the offense with 17 excellent sets in another balanced showing for the Spin Doctors, who are now on a two-game winning streak in the tournament organized by Sports Vision.
Savouge next faces defending champion Cignal in a crucial matchup on Friday, 5 p.m., at the same venue.
Meanwhile, the loss – the fifth straight for PGJC-Navy – officially eliminated the Sealions from semis contention. Dela Vega finished with 13 points, while Greg Dolor added seven.
The Sealions will try to notch their first win when they face the Alpha Insurance Protectors, also on Friday at 3 p.m.