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PVL INV 25 Zus vs. Kobe Shinwa - -4534

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1755932722322PVL INV 25 Zus vs. Kobe Shinwa - -4534.JPG" style="width:959px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Kobe Shinwa University makes a triumphant debut in the PVL. <em>PVL Media Bureau</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Kobe Shinwa University had a sweet debut in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL).</p><p>This, as the visiting Japanese squad made quick of an undermanned Zus Coffee side, 25-14, 27-25, 25-17, in the 2025 PVL Invitational on Saturday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/8/21/pvl-zus-coffee-joins-invitationals-after-kurashiki-pulls-out-1716"><strong>READ: PVL: Zus Coffee joins Invitationals after Kurashiki pulls out</strong><br/></a></div><p>Sakura Furuta steered Kobe Shinwa&#x27;s offense, listing 18 excellent sets, Nagisa Komatsuda tallied 15 points to lead all scorers, while Kokoro Yasuma had 12 points in only two sets played.</p><p>The Thunderbelles played without their core of captain Cloanne Mondonedo, AC Miner, Jov Gonzaga, Chinnie Arroyo, Mycah Go, Fiola Ceballos, Alyssa Eroa, among others.</p><p>It is still unsure whether they will see action on Monday against Cignal.</p><p>With Alas Pilipinas Women granted early release to their PVL teams, there&#x27;s also a possibility that former top pick Thea Gagate in the Zus Coffee will be in action in this tournament.</p><p>The Thunderbelles were fielded last-minute by owner Frank Lao after Kurashiki Ablaze withdrew from the six-squad short tourney, citing a &quot;serious compliance violation&quot; of the Japan crew&#x27;s head coach.</p><p>It was supposed to be Farm Fresh, as it finished fifth in the 2025 PVL on Tour, but the Foxies &quot;weren&#x27;t ready,&quot; according to Lao.</p><p>The short-staffed Thunderbelles had Kate Santiago leading the offense with 13 points, while Wielyyn Estoque had 10 markers which all came from spikes.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/57xJVTld2Cg?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

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Kobe Shinwa sweeps undermanned Zus Coffee for triumphant PVL debut

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published August 23, 2025 03:28 PM PHT

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Updated August 23, 2025 08:24 PM PHT

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