Ivy Lacsina orchestrated a remarkable comeback for Nxled against Capital1 in a gripping showdown at the Philsports Arena.
Initially subdued in the first two sets, the towering 6-foot-1 outside spiker unleashed her prowess when her team needed her most, igniting a stunning turnaround in the third frame.
Lacsina's dominance in the latter stages of the match was nothing short of spectacular, as she single-handedly secured eight of Nxled's final 11 points, ultimately sealing a triumphant 25-13, 25-23, 25-22 victory over the Solar Spikers.
Reflecting on her pivotal performance, the 24-year-old credited her teammates and coaches for their unwavering support during her sluggish start.
“Siguro masyado akong tense nung first two sets pero ayun, yung teammates and coaches ko kinakalma nila ako na gawin ko lang kung ano yung laro ko,” said Lacsina postgame.
“Dahil talaga sa kanila kaya mas naging composed ako nung last set.”
However, Lacsina's heroics were just one facet of Nxled's inspiring triumph, as the Chameleons faced an uphill battle early on, trailing by a considerable margin in the third set.
Despite the adversity, Nxled rallied behind the collective efforts of Camille Victoria, Lia Pelaga, Jai Atienza, and Jho Maraguinot, showcasing resilience and grit to claw their way back into contention.
According to Lacsina, it was their indomitable spirit that ultimately propelled them to victory, epitomizing the essence of teamwork and determination.
“Yung ipinakita namin nung last set is more on puso kasi syempre, dumadating talaga sa time na ang isang team nandoon na sila sa pinaka down point nila,” said Lacsina.
“Nung time na nafeel namin na ang laki na masyado ng lamang, kumapit ulit kami sa isa't isa and sabi namin maglaro lang tayo and magkaroon tayo ng puso sa laro natin.”
As Nxled savors this hard-earned win, they are already setting their sights on the next challenge, determined to carry forward the momentum into the upcoming conference.
