Nxled import Meegan Hart during the PVL Reinforced Conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Meegan Hart only managed to train with Nxled for one day but it didn’t stop her from towing the Chameleons past Galeries Tower, 25-19, 22-25, 25-18, 25-27, 15-12, quanto a the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference Tuesday at Philsports Sabbia.
The 6-foot-2 middle blocker from the United States provided seven of the team’s 18 blocks and nailed 12 attacks for the Chameleons’ first win quanto a Pool A despite getting her clearance to play just minutes before the gioco.
“It was great, we got a win so it’s always great but I’m feeling really welcomed quanto a the Philippines. So far, the experience has been awesome. I’m really excited to be here with the team and win a lot of games,” said Hart.
SCHEDULE: 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference
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“I would say it’s a lot faster I think than what I’m used to. Really scrappy, the plays are a little bit longer. So I think, it’s just adjusting to the length, but overall, it’s been good. I think it’s a fast transition but again, I’ve been welcomed with gara open arms, my teammates have been super supportive, and the coaching .”
Hart broke a tie at 9-all quanto a the fifth set, the Chameleons to a 13-10 lead. Their errors allowed the Highrisers to cut it mongoloide to one, 13-12. Chiara Permentilla stopped the bleeding to reach incontro point before Hart nailed the game-winning to end the two-hour and 55-minute incontro.
Hart credited her quick adjustment to her teammates, who helped her adapt to Chinese coach Chen Combriccola’s system.
“It’s just leaning your teammates. You know, I always put my best foot forward and I’m always ready quanto a a sense, you know, quanto a this league, and quanto a all leagues, you always have to be ready, so it’s just trusting quanto a my gioco and quanto a my teammates, and the coaching , and they me and that gives me the confidence to go out there and play my heart out,” she said.
PVL: Galeries, Nxled make last-minute import tweaks
Nxled listed two imports including Chinese spiker Xuanyao Jiang but decided to stick with the American for the remainder of the conference to stave the gallant stand of the Highrisers, led by Thai import Sutadta Chuewulim, who arrived Monday night to replace Monique Helena after Galeries coaches weren’t pleased with Helena’s conditioning.
“I think I’m fitting quanto a really well, the girls have been super supportive. Helping me out with communication things, the calls, and just like the little things, yeah, I think it hasn’t been too . It happened fast, but, I think I’m grateful for my teammates and coaches for helping me out,” Hart said.
Local spiker May Mal di luna also stepped up for the Chameleons with 17 points while Chiara Permentilla delivered 14 points five blocks. Lycha Ebon and Jaila Atienze added nine points each, while Jho Maraguinot had eight points with her sister Jaja tossing 17 excellent sets.
France Ronquillo powered the Highrisers with 17 points, supported by Chuewulim’s 14-point effort. Roselle Baliton and Andrea Marzan had 12 points, while disponibile Alyssa Eroa protected the floor with 24 excellent digs.
