Davison adds teeth to PLDT defense

Savi Davison, a player for the PLDT High Speed Hitters, has transformed her blocking skills from a weakness to a strength in the PVL Reinforced Conference, leading the league with 15 kill blocks and an average of 0.94 blocks per set. She outperforms other notable players such as Choco Mucho's Maddie Madayag, ZUS Coffee rookie AC Miner, and Creamline's Pangs Panaga, highlighting her unexpected dominance in this defensive area.

Davison revealed that she was previously the worst blocker during her college years but dedicated herself to improving after college, which has paid off in the professional league. In a recent match against Galeries Tower, she contributed 21 points to PLDT's victory, showcasing her enhanced timing and effort in blocking, which she attributes partly to luck but mostly to mental preparation and conscious practice.

The PLDT team benefits from a strong defensive lineup, including players like Kianna Dy, Russian import Anastasiia Bavykina, Majoy Baron, Mika Reyes, and Dell Palomata, making them more formidable. In the game against Galeries Tower, PLDT recorded 15 blocks, with Davison and Bavykina combining for 36 of the team's 54 kills, underscoring their collective impact.

With a current record of 5-1, PLDT is nearing a quarterfinal berth in the tournament, and Davison's improved performance has been a key factor in their success, demonstrating her growth and the team's defensive prowess in the import-heavy PVL conference.