PGJC-Navy celebrates a point against VNS-Nasty in their 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference match on April 14, 2024 at the Philsports Arena. PVL Media

MANILA -- PGJC-Navy continued its winning streak in the 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference with a 25-14, 25-16, 25-21 triumph over VNS-Nasty on Sunday at the Philsports Arena.

The Sealions have now won five consecutive matches after losing their conference opener. Leading the way for them was Joeven Dela Vega, who tallied 20 points on 16 attacks, two blocks and two aces.

“Very proud ako sa kanya kasi talagang makikita mo yung aggressiveness niya, talagang nandoon yung tulong niya sa team,” said Navy head coach George Pascua.

The Sealions trailed 15-17 in the third set before mounting a comeback, fueled by Peter Quiel’s pivotal 6-0 run that propelled them to a 21-17 lead. From there, Navy maintained its momentum, eventually sealing the 73-minute victory with a powerful attack from Greg Dolor.

“Kumbaga, beyond ‘to sa expectations ko. Kasi madaling pasunurin ‘tong mga ‘to, mga sundalo ‘to kaya ganun kabilis yung proseso ng pag-improve nila. Hopefully, yung consistency namin magamit namin sa mga upcoming games namin,” said Navy head coach George Pascua.

Quiel finished with 14 points on nine attacks, four blocks, and one ace to backstop Dela Vega, while Dolor and Omar Lioc chipped in eight and six points, respectively, bolstering Navy’s offensive prowess.

Jack Kalingking and Louie Pudadera solidified Navy’s performance as the latter finished with 12 excellent receptions and nine excellent digs, and the latter came through with 13 excellent sets.

Navy, however, will have its hands full when it plays Criss Cross on Friday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Jester Bornel scored seven points while Michael Doria, Louise Bartolome, Kenneth Culabat and Wewe Medina had six points apiece for VNS, which slipped to 1-4.

The Griffins try to revive their playoff hopes against the Maverick Hard Hitters, also on Friday.