UST looks to rebound against Ateneo, La Salle eyes third straight win on Wednesday UAAP volleyball clash 

The UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball action heats up this Wednesday as the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses face off against the Ateneo Lady Eagles.

 While De La Salle University looks to extend its winning streak against the University of the Philippines.

UST is coming off a tough 3-set defeat to the La Salle Lady Spikers, falling 25-14, 25-15, 26-24. Despite the setback, the Golden Tigresses are determined to regroup and secure their first win of the first round. 

Angge Poyos emerged as a standout performer in the match against La Salle, delivering consecutive cross-court spikes and a clutch service ace that kept UST alive late in the third set. 

Xyza Gula also made significant contributions, showcasing her versatility and court awareness.

Hoping that the team could bounce back and have their first win against the Lady Eagles, a team who also aims to have their first win in the season after losing in their previous game against UP (17-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 16-14). 

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For the 3pm headliner game, DLSU takes on the University of the Philippines who are fresh off a five-setter victory over the Ateneo Lady Eagles, and are looking to sustain their strong start to the UAAP season with two consecutive wins. 

The Diliman-based squad was led by Nina Ytang and Fina Ali who scored 15 points and 13 points respectively for the Fighting Maroons. 

Captain Shevana Laput leveraged her height to dominate at the net, scoring consecutive points that sealed a 3-0 victory for the Lady Spikers. Laput led her team’s charge alongside Angel Canino, while rookie Eshana Nunag stood out as the player of the game with 16 excellent sets and three points, signaling a promising start to her collegiate career.

With the upcoming UAAP weekend showdowns, La Salle enters with a 2-0 record, behind National University (3-0) and the University of the Philippines (2-0) at the top of the standings. The Lady Spikers are expected to carry their momentum into their next game against UP, aiming for a third consecutive victory.

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