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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775651876577ST 2026 Alpha vs. Cabstars - Jared Schnake-8404.JPG" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Photo from PVL Media BureauMANILA — AEP-Cabstars overcame a wobbly start and showcased poise under pressure to outlast Alpha Insurance, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 29-27, to seize their first win in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference round-robin semifinals on Wednesday at the Filoil Centre.</div>After losing the opening set, the Cabstars regrouped and responded with authority, dictating the tempo in the next two frames.They were tested the most in the final frame with the period going the extended distance.Don Nadera’s costly service error tied the set at 24, opening the door for a tense exchange. Nas Gwaza then delivered a crucial block on Umandal to push the Cabstars ahead, 25-24. What followed was a gripping back-and-forth battle, with neither side willing to yield as the set extended to 27-all.Jared Schnake broke the deadlock with a perfectly placed drop shot, but another service miscue kept Alpha Insurance within striking distance. In the end, it was newcomer Dave Lardizabal who rose to the occasion, firing a decisive running attack before Jay Rack De La Noche sealed the win with a clutch block on Edward Camposano.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/30/spikers-turf-savouge-s-mark-calado-earns-player-of-the-week-nod-1600">READ: Spikers&#x27; Turf: Savouge&#x27;s Mark Calado earns Player of the Week nod </a></div>The hard-fought one-hour and 52-minute triumph thus gave the Cabstars a 1-0 start in the semis.“Malaking factor yung team building namin. Mas nakilala namin ang isa’t isa, at kahit skillful ang players, yung connection namin ang talagang nagdala sa amin sa panalo,”  said Cabstars head coach Kitty Antiporta, who credited the team’s chemistry for the strong showing.Schnake led the charge with 23 points built on 22 attacks and an ace, while also anchoring the floor defense with 14 excellent receptions. De La Noche and Gwaza added 14 points each, with the latter contributing four blocks. Lardizabal impressed in his debut with 12 markers.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/3/28/spikers-turf-alpha-insurance-clobbers-vns-to-end-2-game-slide-1502">READ: Spikers&#x27; Turf: Alpha Insurance clobbers VNS to end 2-game slide </a></div>EJ Casana orchestrated the offense with 21 excellent sets, while Vince Lorenzo anchored the backline with 14 excellent digs and 21 receptions as the Cabstars missed the services of Vince Abrot.AEP-Cabstars will next face Savouge on Friday at 3 p.m., while Alpha Insurance aims to bounce back against top-ranked Criss Cross at 5 p.m.Umandal led the Protectors with 14 points, while Nathaniel Del Pilar and Billie Anima chipped in 13 and 10, respectively.

AEP-Cabstars overcame a shaky start and showcased poise under pressure to outlast Alpha Insurance, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 29-27, to seize their first win in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference round-robin semifinals on Wednesday at the Filoil Centre.

AEP-Cabstars overcame a shaky start and showcased poise under pressure to outlast Alpha Insurance, 22-25, 25-19, 25-16, 29-27, to seize their first win in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference round-robin semifinals on Wednesday at the Filoil Centre.

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Published April 08, 2026 10:04 PM PHT

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