ZUS Coffee vs. Akari // 2025 PVL on Tour
The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles are set to make their much-anticipated debut in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) on Tour as they face the Akari Chargers in a Pool B clash that promises action and intensity.
Despite missing Thea Gagate, who is currently representing Alas Pilipinas, Zus Coffee still enters the tournament with plenty of firepower. The Thunderbelles will be led by AC Miner, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 PVL Draft, alongside standout newcomers Mycah Go from CSB and Riza Nogales from UE.
Complementing the young guns are seasoned scorers Chai Troncoso, Kate Santiago, Dolly Versoza, Gayle Pascual, Chinnie Arroyo, and Fiola Ceballos—forming a versatile and balanced lineup for their first PVL tour campaign.
Meanwhile, the Akari Chargers are eyeing a breakthrough win after back-to-back losses to powerhouse squads Cignal and Creamline. With stars like Grethcel Soltones, Eli Soyud, Ivy Lacsina, Camille Victoria, and Celine Domingo spearheading the attack, Akari remains a formidable squad with plenty of depth.
Rookies Chenie Tagaod, Jamaica Villena, and Joan Doguna are also expected to contribute valuable minutes off the bench.
Both teams are eager to make a statement—ZUS Coffee looking to impress in their first PVL outing, while Akari aims to bounce back and keep their playoff hopes alive. Expect a thrilling matchup as youth meets experience in this exciting PVL showdown.
How To Watch: Zus Coffee vs. Akari Game Info
The ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles play against the Akari Chargers in the Preliminary Round of the 2025 PVL on Tour.
Find out the game time information, when and how to watch ZUS Coffee’s game against the Akari on TV and streaming online.
- Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
- Time: 6:30 pm (Philippine Time)
- Venue: Ynares Center, Montalban
- TV: One Sports | One Sports+
- Live Stream: Pilipinas Live / PVL.ph/live
Result and Scores: Zus Coffee vs. Akari
| Team | Sets Won | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles | 2 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 15 |
| Akari Chargers | 3 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Akari Chargers snapped their two-game skid and gave head coach Tina Salak a triumphant debut, surviving a gritty five-set duel against the debuting ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles.
After going winless during their Vigan campaign, the Chargers finally barged into the win column to improve to 1-2 in Pool B of the 2025 PVL on Tour.
Game Highlights: ZUS Coffee vs. Akari
Watch the game highlights between ZUS CoffeeThunderbelles and Akari Chargers in the Preliminary Round of the 2025 PVL on Tour.
