2022 Creamline Cool Smashers season

The 2022 Creamline Cool Smashers season was the fifth season of the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

Season summary

This season marks Creamline's first without Thai head coach Tai Bundit, with Sherwin Meneses succeeding him.[1] The team was assigned to Pool B for the Open Conference, in which they were able to sweep the preliminary round, 3–0 with 8 points, to earn twice-to-beat advantage going into the quarterfinals.[2] Right away the Cool Smashers were put up against the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in a rematch of the 2021 Open Conference championship. Creamline were able to beat Chery Tiggo, 3–1,[3] then sweeping their semifinals series against sister team Choco Mucho Flying Titans, 2–0, to advance to the championship.[4] They would face off against rivals Petro Gazz Angels for the third time in the championship. Creamline would then also sweep Petro Gazz, 2–0, for their fourth PVL title and third in the Open Conference.[5]

Ahead of the Invitational Conference, Creamline signed Lorie Bernardo from UP.[6] On July 28, with a win against Chery Tiggo, Creamline clinched a berth into the semifinals.[7] They went on to top the conference with a 5–1 record and 15 points, only losing to the Cignal HD Spikers on July 21. In the semifinals, the team won their first three matches. Following KingWhale Taipei's win over the PLDT High Speed Hitters, Creamline clinched a spot in the championship.[8] However, they failed to compete a semifinals sweep after losing to KingWhale in the final match, who they would meet again in the championship.[9] Creamline were able to reclaim victory in the championship match, beating KingWhale, 3–0, for their fifth PVL title and becoming the PVL's first Invitational Conference champions.[10]

With titles in the first two conferences of the season, Creamline had the opportunity to clinch the league's first Grand Slam with a championship in the Reinforced Conference. The team signed Turkish player Yeliz Başa as their import for the conference.[11] Once again, Creamline dominated the preliminary round with a 7–1 record and 22 points, only falling to the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers on November 8.[12] The Cool Smashers were bound for the semifinals and finished with a 2–1 record. However, a five-set win in their final match against Chery Tiggo meant that Creamline finished with 5 points, one short of both Cignal and Petro Gazz. The team settled for third in the semifinals, failing to advance to the championship for the first time since 2017 and ending their chance at a Grand Slam.[13] In the third-place match, they would sweep the series against Chery Tiggo, 2–0, to end the season with a Reinforced Conference bronze medal, but during the third set of the second match, captain Alyssa Valdez suffered an injury.[14]

Roster

Creamline Cool Smashers
Number Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Kyle Angela Negrito Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-12-15) December 15, 1996 Far Eastern University
2 Alyssa Valdez (C) Outside hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 Ateneo de Manila University
3 Fille Cainglet-Cayetano Outside hitter 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) (1990-01-30) January 30, 1990 Ateneo de Manila University
5 Risa Sato Middle blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994 National University
7 Michele Theresa Gumabao Opposite hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992 De La Salle University
8 Jorella Marie de Jesus Libero 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 Ateneo de Manila University
10 Maria Paulina Soriano Middle blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-12-31) December 31, 1991 Adamson University
11 Kyla Llana Atienza Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (1997-04-12) April 12, 1997 Far Eastern University
12 Julia Melissa Morado-De Guzman Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-10) May 10, 1995 Ateneo de Manila University
13 Celine Elaiza Domingo Middle blocker 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1999-04-20) April 20, 1999 Far Eastern University
14 Jeanette Panaga Middle blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde
16 Rizza Jane Mandapat Opposite hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) (1994-02-28) February 28, 1994 National University
17 Rosemarie Vargas Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1992-12-12) December 12, 1992 Far Eastern University
18 Diana Mae Carlos Opposite hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 University of the Philippines
19 Lorie Lyn Bernardo Middle blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000 University of the Philippines
21 Yeliz Başa (I) Outside hitter 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) (1987-08-13) August 13, 1987
23 Jessica Margarett Galanza Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1996-11-28) November 28, 1996 Adamson University

Open Conference

Preliminary round

Pool B standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Creamline Cool Smashers 3 3 0 8 9 2 4.500 261 207 1.261 Quarterfinals with
twice to beat advantage
2 Petro Gazz Angels 3 2 1 7 8 5 1.600 294 278 1.058
3 PLDT High Speed Hitters 3 1 2 3 4 6 0.667 219 235 0.932 Quarterfinals
4 BaliPure Purest Water Defenders 3 0 3 0 1 9 0.111 195 249 0.783
Source: PhilSports.ph

Match log

2022 PVL Open Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 3–0 (8 points)
March: 3–0 (8 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 March 17, 2022 PLDT 3–0 75–56 Paco Arena
41		 1–0 3 P2
2 March 21, 2022 BaliPure 3–0 75–49 Paco Arena
32		 2–0 6 P2
3 March 23, 2022 Petro Gazz 3–2 111–102 Paco Arena
42		 3–0 8 P2

Final round

Bracket

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsChampionship
 
                
 
March 28
 
 
A1
Cignal		3
 
April 1–4
 
B4
BaliPure		0
 
Cignal321
 
March 29
 
Petro Gazz033
 
B2
Petro Gazz		3
 
April 6–8
 
A3
F2 Logistics		1
 
Petro Gazz00
 
March 28
 
Creamline33
 
B1
Creamline		3
 
April 1–3
 
A4
Chery Tiggo		1
 
Creamline33
 
March 29
 
Choco Mucho11Third place
 
A2
Choco Mucho		3
 
April 6–8
 
B3
PLDT		2
 
Cignal131.02
 
 
Choco Mucho310.98
 

Match log

2022 PVL Open Conference final round match log
Total: 5–0 (15 points)
Quarterfinals: 1–0 (3 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Series Report
1 March 28, 2022 Chery Tiggo 3–1 98–76 Filoil Flying V Centre
2,223		 1–0 P2
Semifinals: 2–0 (6 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Series Report
1 April 1, 2022 Choco Mucho 3–1 92–73 Filoil Flying V Centre
5,368		 1–0 P2
2 April 3, 2022 Choco Mucho 3–1 98–77 SM Mall of Asia Arena
16,877		 2–0 P2
Championship: 2–0 (6 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Series Report
1 April 6, 2022 Petro Gazz 3–1 105–83 SM Mall of Asia Arena
14,573		 1–0 P2
2 April 8, 2022 Petro Gazz 3–1 90–82 Ynares Center
8,231		 2–0 P2

Invitational Conference

Preliminary round

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Creamline Cool Smashers 6 5 1 15 16 5 3.200 514 439 1.171 Final round
2 PLDT High Speed Hitters 6 4 2 12 14 10 1.400 533 487 1.094
3 Cignal HD Spikers 6 4 2 11 14 10 1.400 531 520 1.021
4 Army Black Mamba Lady Troopers 6 3 3 9 11 11 1.000 483 504 0.958
5 Petro Gazz Angels 6 2 4 7 10 13 0.769 507 517 0.981
Source:

Match log

2022 PVL Invitational Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 5–1 (15 points)
July: 5–1 (15 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 July 12, 2022 Petro Gazz 3–1 98–89 Filoil Flying V Centre
1,631		 1–0 3 P2
2 July 16, 2022 PLDT 3–0 75–59 Filoil Flying V Centre
2,751		 2–0 6 P2
3 July 21, 2022 Cignal 1–3 92–90 Santa Rosa Sports Complex
5,436		 3–0 9 P2
4 July 23, 2022 Choco Mucho 3–0 75–58 SM Mall of Asia Arena
15,237		 3–1 9 P2
5 July 28, 2022 Chery Tiggo 3–1 99–85 Filoil EcoOil Centre
798		 4–1 12 P2
6 July 30, 2022 Army 3–0 75–58 Filoil EcoOil Centre
2,900		 5–1 15 P2

Final round

Semifinals standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 KingWhale Taipei 4 4 0 10 12 5 2.400 381 351 1.085 Championship match
2 Creamline Cool Smashers 4 3 1 9 11 6 1.833 378 346 1.092
3 PLDT High Speed Hitters 4 2 2 8 10 7 1.429 375 365 1.027 3rd place match
4 Cignal HD Spikers 4 1 3 2 5 11 0.455 335 364 0.920
5 Army Black Mamba Lady Troopers 4 0 4 1 3 12 0.250 318 367 0.866
Source:

Match log

2022 PVL Invitational Conference final round match log
Total: 4–1 (12 points)
Semifinals: 3–1 (9 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 August 4, 2022 Army 3–1 98–82 Ynares Center
1,241		 1–0 3 P2
2 August 6, 2022 PLDT 3–2 112–104 Ynares Center
1,955		 2–0 5 P2
3 August 8, 2022 Cignal 3–0 75–54 SM Mall of Asia Arena
1,273		 3–0 8 P2
4 August 12, 2022 KingWhale 2–3 93–106 Filoil EcoOil Centre
1,734		 3–1 9 P2
Championship: 1–0 (3 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
August 14, 2022 KingWhale 3–0 75–48 SM Mall of Asia Arena
13,589 		P2

Reinforced Conference

Preliminary round

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Creamline Cool Smashers 8 7 1 22 23 10 2.300 782 700 1.117 Semifinals
2 Chery Tiggo Crossovers 8 6 2 16 21 14 1.500 764 764 1.000
3 Petro Gazz Angels 8 5 3 15 18 12 1.500 703 617 1.139
4 Cignal HD Spikers 8 5 3 14 18 14 1.286 718 708 1.014
5 F2 Logistics Cargo Movers 8 4 4 11 15 14 1.071 742 709 1.047
Source:

Match log

2022 PVL Reinforced Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 7–1 (22 points)
October: 4–0 (12 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 October 13, 2022 PLDT 3–1 101–90 PhilSports Arena
5,200		 1–0 3 P2
2 October 18, 2022 Petro Gazz 3–1 93–87 PhilSports Arena
1,246		 2–0 6 P2
3 October 22, 2022 Cignal 3–1 97–77 Santa Rosa Sports Complex
5,521		 3–0 9 P2
4 October 27, 2022 Akari 3–1 98–77 PhilSports Arena
1,000		 4–0 12 P2
November: 3–1 (10 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
5 November 5, 2022 Chery Tiggo 3–1 102–90 Santa Rosa Sports Complex
5,936		 5–0 15 P2
6 November 8, 2022 F2 Logistics 2–3 100–110 Smart Araneta Coliseum
8,595		 5–1 16 P2
7 November 12, 2022 Army 3–1 98–78 Smart Araneta Coliseum
2,370		 6–1 19 P2
8 November 17, 2022 Choco Mucho 3–1 93–91 SM Mall of Asia Arena
19,157		 7–1 22 P2

Final round

Semifinals standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Cignal HD Spikers 3 2 1 6 7 4 1.750 260 258 1.008 Championship series
2 Petro Gazz Angels 3 2 1 6 6 4 1.500 239 201 1.189
3 Creamline Cool Smashers 3 2 1 5 7 5 1.400 266 251 1.060 3rd place series
4 Chery Tiggo Crossovers 3 0 3 1 2 9 0.222 197 252 0.782
Source:

Match log

2022 PVL Reinforced Conference final round match log
Total: 4–1 (11 points)
Semifinals: 2–1 (5 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 November 24, 2022 Petro Gazz 3–0 75–64 PhilSports Arena
2,813		 1–0 3 P2
2 November 27, 2022 Cignal 1–3 92–101 Smart Araneta Coliseum
6,583		 1–1 3 P2
3 November 29, 2022 Chery Tiggo 3–2 99–86 PhilSports Arena
3,195		 2–1 5 P2
3rd-place match: 2–0 (6 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Series Report
1 December 1, 2022 Chery Tiggo 3–1 97–71 Smart Araneta Coliseum
2,965		 1–0 P2
2 December 6, 2022 Chery Tiggo 3–1 98–80 PhilSports Arena
3,913		 2–0 P2

Transactions

Additions

Player Date signed Previous team Ref.
Lorie Bernardo July 1, 2022 UP Lady Fighting Maroons (UAAP) [6]

References

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