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PVL: Bella Belen admits 'regrets' after falling short vs Creamline — 'Maraming panghihinayang'

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

ABS-CBN News

MANILA — Bella Belen admitted Saturday that there were &quot;regrets&quot; after their straight-set loss to Creamline in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference.There were moments in the game where the Solar Spikers were in the driver&#x27;s seat, but could not capitalize on it.In Set 2, Capital1 appeared poised to take the frame after installing a 23-17 cushion. However, Jema Galanza rallied the Cool Smashers to an 8-1 run that snatched the frame.During the final period, the Solar Spikers led early, 13-9, but they could not hold on as Creamline got back to its veteran senses to nail its third win in a row, 25-18, 26-24, 25-20.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/2/21/pvl-jema-galanza-shines-as-creamline-fends-off-capital1-1759">READ: PVL: Jema Galanza shines as Creamline fends off Capital1</a></div>&quot;Maraming panghihinayang this game na sana mas inayos pa namin &#x27;yung galaw namin,&quot; admitted Belen, who posted 26 points in the loss — the only Solar Spiker in twin-digit scoring.&quot;Siguro sa part namin, kailangan meron kaming, &#x27;yun nga sabi ng coaches, accountability sa mga ginagawa namin. Kasi ayun, sayang,&quot; the Capital1 prized rookie also said.Still, Belen was proud to see the fight, although she acknowledged that Creamline&#x27;s experience prevailed this time.&quot;Merong mga glimpse na lumaban kami against Creamline. Kasi hindi po sila madaling kalaban. Siyempre nagkaroon na sila ng maraming experiences, established na rin &#x27;yung connection nila sa isa’t isa,&quot; the 20-year-old star spiker said.&quot;So I’m very happy din naman na kahit papaano, merong glimpse na lumaban &#x27;yung team. Pero hindi kasi siya sapat,&quot; she also said.This marked Belen&#x27;s first-ever encounter against the powerhouse squad.

"Maraming panghihinayang this game na sana mas inayos pa namin 'yung galaw namin," says Bella Belen, who had 26 points against Creamline #PVL2026

"Maraming panghihinayang this game na sana mas inayos pa namin 'yung galaw namin," says Bella Belen, who had 26 points against Creamline #PVL2026