The Ateneo Blue Eagles made quick work of the UP Fighting Maroons for a straight-set victory in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament.
Ateneo de Manila University grabbed its third win in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament after a clean straight-set victory over the University of the Philippines, 25-14, 25-20, 25-15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Sunday, March 24.
Fresh from their commendable five-set loss against the University of Santo Tomas, the Blue Eagles made their presence felt from the get-go as they cruised to a dominant first set victory.
Ateneo continued to pounce on UP as Zel Tsunashima fired on all cylinders late in the second set, giving the Blue Eagles the 2-0 set advantage.
In the third set, the Blue Eagles distanced themselves early on from the Fighting Maroons, as substitute Anthea Selga later sealed the win with a service ace.
The win moves Ateneo to a 3-6 record, keeping its Final Four hopes alive while UP drops to a 1-8 record for eighth in the standings.
Tsunashima led the Blue Eagles with 16 points on 13 attacks and three blocks, while Sobe Buena added 10 markers and seven excellent digs.
Steph Bustrillo was the highest pointer for the Fighting Maroons with eight points.