2024 Creamline Cool Smashers season

The 2024 Creamline Cool Smashers season was the seventh season of the Creamline Cool Smashers in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).

Season summary

This was Creamline's first season without former Finals MVP Celine Domingo, who had been with the team since 2019. She signed with the Akari Chargers on January 6, 2024.[1] That same day, the team acquired Bea de Leon and Denden Lazaro-Revilla from sister team Choco Mucho Flying Titans.[2] They then added Dij Rodriguez from their beach volleyball team to the roster.[3]

The Cool Smashers entered the All-Filipino Conference with a 15-game winning streak, which was later extended to 19 games as they started 4–0. On March 16, 2024, the team was swept by the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, putting an end to that winning streak and resulting in their first loss since the 2023 Invitational Conference championship.[4] They finished fourth in the preliminary round with an 8–3 record and 24 points, beating the PLDT High Speed Hitters by one point in the standings to advance to the semifinals.[5] On May 5, with a 3–0 win against Chery Tiggo, Creamline advanced to the championship, settling for second with a 2–1 record and 7 points. The team was met with a 2023 Second All-Filipino Conference rematch against Choco Mucho.[6] They then swept their sister team, 2–0, to win their eight PVL title and sixth All-Filipino Conference title.[7]

Despite an early five-set loss to PLDT to start the Reinforced Conference,[8] Creamline pushed through winning six of the remaining seven games in the split preliminary round, finishing third with a 6–2 record and 20 points. After sweeping rivals Petro Gazz Angels in the quarterfinals, the team was met with a challenge against the Cignal HD Spikers in the semifinals.[9] Cignal beat Creamline in the first two sets before the Cool Smashers completed a comeback, reverse sweeping the HD Spikers to take on championship debutant Akari.[10] Although Akari were 10–0 leading up to the title match, Creamline was able to sweep the Chargers and claim their ninth PVL title and third consecutive title.[11] It was also the team's first Reinforced Conference title since 2018.[12]

Creamline were one of three PVL teams which competed in the Invitational Conference. On September 9, with a 3–1 win against Cignal, Creamline clinched a berth into the conference championship.[13] They then beat the Farm Fresh Foxies two days later to complete a 4–0 preliminary round sweep with the full 12 points. In the championship, they would once against face off with the HD Spikers. The opponents once again brought them to the brink of defeat, leading 2–1 after three sets, but in the next two sets, Creamline would beat Cignal by two points in both sets. With their fourth consecutive title and second Invitational Conference triumph, Creamline became the first PVL team to win ten championships and accomplish the league's first-ever Grand Slam.[14]

Roster

Creamline Cool Smashers
No. Player Position Height Birth date School
1 Kyle Negrito Setter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (1996-12-15) December 15, 1996 Far Eastern University
2 Alyssa Valdez Outside Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1993-06-29) June 29, 1993 Ateneo de Manila University
4 Floremel Rodriguez Opposite Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1996-08-29) August 29, 1996 Southwestern University
5 Risa Sato Middle Blocker 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (1994-10-04)October 4, 1994 (aged 29) National University
6 Jeanette Panaga Middle Blocker 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) (1994-07-25) July 25, 1994 College of Saint Benilde
7 Michele Gumabao (C) Opposite Hitter 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992 De La Salle University
8 Ella de Jesus Libero/Outside Hitter 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in) (1993-08-17) August 17, 1993 Ateneo de Manila University
9 Lorie Bernardo Middle Blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000 University of the Philippines
10 Pau Soriano Middle blocker 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1991-12-31) December 31, 1991 Adamson University
11 Kyla Atienza Libero 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in) (1997-04-12) April 12, 1997 Far Eastern University
12 Jia De Guzman (NT) Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1995-05-10) May 10, 1995 Ateneo De Manila University
13 Denden Lazaro-Revilla Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (1992-01-21) January 21, 1992 Ateneo De Manila University
14 Bea de Leon Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) (1996-08-02) August 2, 1996 Ateneo De Manila University
15 Theo Bea Bonafe Setter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) University of the Philippines
16 Rizza 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 Tots Carlos Opposite Hitter 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 University of the Philippines
19 Bernadeth Pons Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1996-10-19) October 19, 1996 Far Eastern University
20 Mafe Galanza Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2000-05-11) May 11, 2000 University of Santo Tomas
22 Erica Staunton (I) Opposite/Outside Hitter 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) (2000-11-22) November 22, 2000 Georgia University
23 Jema Galanza(NT) Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) (1996-11-28) November 28, 1996 Adamson University
24 Aleiah Torres Outside Hitter/Libero 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) (2001-09-24) September 24, 2001 Brock University

All-Filipino Conference

Preliminary round

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
2 Choco Mucho Flying Titans 11 9 2 26 29 11 2.636 921 771 1.195 Final round
3 Chery Tiggo Crossovers 11 9 2 25 28 11 2.545 899 781 1.151
4 Creamline Cool Smashers 11 8 3 24 27 13 2.077 946 831 1.138
5 PLDT High Speed Hitters 11 8 3 23 25 12 2.083 859 726 1.183
6 Cignal HD Spikers 11 7 4 22 23 14 1.643 869 747 1.163
Source: TeamPilipinas.info

Match log

2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 8–3 (24 points)
February: 2–0 (6 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 February 24, 2024 Farm Fresh 3–1 109–96 Smart Araneta Coliseum
3,168		 1–0 3 P2
2 February 29, 2024 Akari 3–1 96–88 PhilSports Arena
2,544		 2–0 6 P2
March: 4–1 (11 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
3 March 7, 2024 Galeries Tower 3–0 75–54 PhilSports Arena
964		 3–0 9 P2
4 March 12, 2024 Strong Group 3–0 75–45 PhilSports Arena
722		 4–0 12 P2
5 March 16, 2024 Chery Tiggo 0–3 65–76 Santa Rosa Sports Complex
4,711		 4–1 12 P2
6 March 21, 2024 Capital1 3–0 75–47 Smart Araneta Coliseum
1,207		 5–1 15 P2
7 March 26, 2024 Cignal 3–2 114–110 PhilSports Arena
2,992		 6–1 17 P2
April: 2–2 (7 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
8 April 6, 2024 Petro Gazz 2–3 101–104 Santa Rosa Sports Complex
5,928		 6–2 18 P2
9 April 13, 2024 Nxled 3–0 75–54 PhilSports Arena
3,978		 7–2 21 P2
10 April 18, 2024 Choco Mucho 3–0 75–58 Smart Araneta Coliseum
17,396		 8–2 24 P2
11 April 25, 2024 PLDT 1–3 86–99 PhilSports Arena
3,546		 8–3 24 P2

Final round

Semifinals standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Choco Mucho Flying Titans 3 3 0 8 9 3 3.000 274 257 1.066 Championship
2 Creamline Cool Smashers 3 2 1 7 8 4 2.000 285 256 1.113
3 Petro Gazz Angels 3 1 2 3 5 7 0.714 282 279 1.011 3rd place
4 Chery Tiggo Crossovers 3 0 3 0 1 9 0.111 196 245 0.800
Source: TeamPilipinas.info

Match log

2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference final round match log
Total: 4–1 (12 points)
Semifinals: 2–1 (7 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 April 30, 2024 Choco Mucho 2–3 107–100 PhilSports Arena
5,294		 0–1 1 P2
2 May 2, 2024 Petro Gazz 3–1 103–99 PhilSports Arena
4,337		 1–1 4 P2
3 May 5, 2024 Chery Tiggo 3–0 75–57 Smart Araneta Coliseum
17,834		 2–1 7 P2
Championship: 2–0 (5 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Series Report
1 May 9, 2024 Choco Mucho 3–1 99–83 Smart Araneta Coliseum
17,457		 1–0 P2
2 May 12, 2024 Choco Mucho 3–2 107–103 Smart Araneta Coliseum
23,162		 2–0 P2

Draft

Main article: 2024 Premier Volleyball League draft
Round Pick Player Position School
1 12 Aleiah Torres L/OH Brock

The Creamline Cool Smashers selected Aleiah Torres with the 12th pick before passing during the second round.[15]

Reinforced Conference

Preliminary round

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Akari Chargers 8 8 0 21 24 9 2.667 686 618 1.110 Quarterfinals
2 Cignal HD Spikers 8 7 1 20 22 8 2.750 648 562 1.153
3 Creamline Cool Smashers 8 6 2 20 22 9 2.444 744 653 1.139
4 PLDT High Speed Hitters 8 6 2 19 22 9 2.444 713 622 1.146
5 Chery Tiggo Crossovers 8 5 3 15 18 12 1.500 649 635 1.022
Source: Premier Volleyball League

Match log

2024 PVL Reinforced Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 6–2 (20 points)
July: 2–1 (7 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 July 16, 2024 PLDT 2–3 104–105 Smart Araneta Coliseum
2,660		 0–1 1 P2
2 July 20, 2024 Farm Fresh 3–1 99–86 PhilSports Arena
1,991		 1–1 4 P2
3 July 30, 2024 Chery Tiggo 3–1 99–81 PhilSports Arena
1,820		 2–1 7 P2
August: 4–1 (13 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
4 August 3, 2024 Galeries Tower 3–1 107–9 PhilSports Arena
1,714		 3–1 10 P2
5 August 8, 2024 Nxled 3–0 75–56 PhilSports Arena
822		 4–1 13 P2
6 August 13, 2024 Petro Gazz 2–3 104–108 PhilSports Arena
1,464		 4–2 14 P2
7 August 17, 2024 Choco Mucho 3–0 81–64 SM Mall of Asia Arena
9,429		 5–2 17 P2
8 August 22, 2024 Zus Coffee 3–0 75–54 Filoil EcoOil Centre
919		 6–2 20 P2

Final round

Bracket

 
QuarterfinalsSemifinalsChampionship
 
          
 
August 24
 
 
1
Akari		3
 
August 31
 
8
Farm Fresh		1
 
Akari3
 
August 27
 
PLDT2
 
4
PLDT		3
 
September 4
 
5
Chery Tiggo		2
 
Akari0
 
August 24
 
Creamline3
 
2
Cignal		3
 
August 31
 
7
Capital1		2
 
Cignal2
 
August 27
 
Creamline3 3rd place match
 
3
Creamline		3
 
September 4
 
6
Petro Gazz		0
 
PLDT1
 
 
Cignal3
 

Match log

2024 PVL Reinforced Conference final round match log
Total: 3–0 (8 points)
Quarterfinals: 1–0 (3 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
August 27, 2024 Petro Gazz 3–0 75–60 Filoil EcoOil Centre
2,498 		P2
Semifinals: 1–0 (2 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
August 31, 2024 Cignal 3–2 113–109 SM Mall of Asia Arena
11,438 		P2
Championship: 1–0 (3 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
September 4, 2024 Akari 3–0 75–55 PhilSports Arena
8,289 		P2

Invitational Conference

The Creamline Cool Smashers qualified for the Invitational Conference for reaching the semifinals of the Reinforced Conference.

Preliminary round

Standings

Pos Team Pld W L Pts SW SL SR SPW SPL SPR Qualification
1 Creamline Cool Smashers 4 4 0 12 12 2 6.000 347 270 1.285 Championship match
2 Cignal HD Spikers 4 3 1 8 10 5 2.000 348 307 1.134
3 Kurashiki Ablaze 4 2 2 7 9 7 1.286 373 364 1.025 3rd place match
4 Est Cola 4 1 3 2 4 11 0.364 292 352 0.830
5 Farm Fresh Foxies 4 0 4 1 2 12 0.167 238 333 0.715
Source: Premier Volleyball League

Match log

2024 PVL Invitational Conference preliminary round match log
Total: 4–0 (12 points)
September: 4–0 (12 points)
Match Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Record Pts Report
1 September 6, 2024 Est Cola 3–0 75–40 Santa Rosa Sports Complex
964		 1–0 3 P2
2 September 8, 2024 Kurashiki 3–1 101–93 SM Mall of Asia Arena
2,322		 2–0 6 P2
3 September 9, 2024 Cignal 3–1 96–90 SM Mall of Asia Arena
1,214		 3–0 9 P2
3 September 11, 2024 Farm Fresh 3–0 75–47 PhilSports Arena
551		 4–0 12 P2

Final round

Match log

2024 PVL Invitational Conference final round match log
Total: 1–0 (2 points)
Championship: 1–0 (2 points)
Date Opponent Sets Total Location
Attendance		 Report
September 12, 2024 Cignal 3–2 107–104 Smart Araneta Coliseum
3,211 		P2

Transactions

Additions

Player Date signed Previous team Ref.
Bea de Leon January 6, 2024 Choco Mucho Flying Titans [16]
Denden Lazaro-Revilla January 6, 2024 Choco Mucho Flying Titans [17]
Dij Rodriguez February 13, 2024 Creamline Beach Volleyball (Beach Volleyball) [3]

Subtractions

Player New team Ref.
Celine Domingo Akari Chargers [1]

References

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