The Creamline Cool Smashers score their first win in the 2026 PVL Invitational, August 31, 2026. PVL ImagesMANILA — Creamline notched its first win in the 2026 PVL Invitational Conference, denying Nxled in four sets, 25-20, 25-23, 23-25, 25-20, on Monday at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Former Best Setter Kyle Negrito’s fingerprints were all over the squad’s triumph, listing 31 excellent sets to go with six points as she enabled four Creamline players breach double-digit scoring.
Jaja Santiago-Minowa’s international pedigree was on full display, as she tallied 19 points on 17 attacks, one block, and an ace in her second game for Creamline, after debuting for the champion squad in Victorias City.
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The MVP troika of Jema Galanza (17 points), Tots Carlos (14 points), and Alyssa Valdez (13 points) lived up to their billing with impressive scoring performances to the delight of the pink faithful at the Cubao venue.
After falling prey to the Chameleons in the third frame, the Cool Smashers stayed composed late in the fourth and final period.
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Carlos’ three-point personal run—firing kills on Nxled blockers—allowed Creamline reach 23-20, as Valdez’s through-the-block spike put her team on match point.
Jonah Sabete-Escamillan’s attack sailed out—which the Nxled coaching staff challenged, to no avail—conceding the battle in more than two hours.
Missing the services of three-time MVP Brooke Van Sickle, Nxled saw Sabete-Escamillan shine with a 20-point showing, while EJ Cariño had 18 markers in the loss.