Bella Belen pulls away in PVL scoring race after 29-point masterclass

Mhicaela “Bella” Belen isn’t just leading the PVL scoring race — she’s redefining it game by game.

Fresh off being named Ms. Volleyball at the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Awards, the National University legend has translated that recognition into pure production in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference.

Belen currently tops the Best Scorers list with 106 total points, built on 96 spikes, 7 blocks, and 3 aces — a commanding margin over second-running Cherry Ann Rondina, who has 73.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

In Capital1’s recent five-set thriller against Choco Mucho at the Filoil Centre in San Juan, Belen delivered a masterclass — unloading 29 points, matching her UAAP career-high, to power the Solar Spikers to a 25-21, 18-25, 25-18, 19-25, 15-10 victory.

It wasn’t just another big night. It was historic for her young pro career.

The 29-point eruption marked a new PVL-best for Belen, surpassing the previous career-high she set just days earlier against PLDT. It also extended her streak to four straight 20-point performances this conference — a statement of consistency rarely seen from a rookie adjusting to the professional level.

That PLDT game, however, showed the other side of her scoring brilliance.

Belen dropped 28 points in that outing — her best scoring output at the time — but the Solar Spikers fell short as the High Speed Hitters flexed their strength at the net to claim a 25-20, 25-16, 22-25, 25-17 victory.

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Bella Belen so far this conference

vs Zus Coffee – 26 points
vs NXLED – 23 points
vs PLDT – 28 points
vs Choco Mucho – 29 points *career-high in pro*

106 points in 4 games. UNSTOPPABLE FORCE pic.twitter.com/mdw6gMWhNo

— NU (@nationalufan) February 17, 2026

Even in defeat, Belen’s production stood out. She has proven capable of carrying the offensive load whether Capital1 is celebrating or regrouping.

Through the early stretch of the conference, her scoring has not only been explosive — it has been sustained. Four straight 20-point games. A career-high 29. A 28-point follow-up in a tough loss.

And a league-leading total that puts clear separation between her and the rest of the field.

Trailing Belen in the scoring race is Cherry Ann Rondina of Choco Mucho with 73 points, followed by Chinnie Arroyo of ZUS Coffee with 67. Farm Fresh’s Trisha Tubu is close behind with 64 markers, while Erika Mae Santos of Cignal rounds out the top five with 61 points — all chasing a sizable gap set by the Solar Spikers’ star.

For now, Belen isn’t just ahead — she’s in control.

The PSA recognition honored her past achievements. Her current PVL run suggests she’s building something even bigger.

Belen looks to add to her tally and further  the gap against Creamline on Saturday, at 4PM at the FilOil Centre in San Juan City. 

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