Chinnie Arroyo powers ZUS Coffee with 14 points vs Galeries Tower

Chinnie Arroyo led the ZUS Coffee Thunderbelles to their second straight victory in the 2024-25 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference, defeating the Galeries Tower Highrisers in straight sets, 25-22, 25-16, 25-19, on Thursday, November 28, at the Philsports Arena.

Following their first franchise victory against Nxled on November 19, the Thunderbelles dominated the entire game, preventing the Highrisers from winning after four games.

Arroyo put on a fantastic display, scoring 14 points built on 11 attacks together with one block, and two aces to win Player of the Game honors. Her overall performance helped ZUS Coffee earn its first straight-set win as a franchise.

Once a consistent bottom-dweller, ZUS Coffee is now tied for fourth place alongside Petro Gazz, Akari, Chery Tiggo, and Choco Mucho, all of whom have identical 2-1 records.

Claudine Troncoso contributed 11 markers and eight excellent receptions, while Thea Gagate finished with nine points and three blocks for the winning effort.

Galeries Tower, meanwhile, remained empty-handed and dropped to the bottom of the standings with a 0-4 record.

ZUS Coffee aims to further extend its momentum against sister team Farm Fresh on Thursday, December 5.