A second win in the ongoing UAAP Season 87 is on the line when the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons engage in an early Sunday showdown.
One big bounce back incoming?
That is the hope for Jett Gopio and the rest of the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a morning slugfest against neighbors UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament Sunday, February 23, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Coming off a tough four-set loss against four-time defending champion NU Bulldogs, the Katipunan-based squad are back on the taraflex and ready to atone and bounce back.
Ken Batas remained at the forefront of Ateneo’s attack behind a 21-point, 21-reception outing, but it was enough to pull off an upset.
Jian Salarzon and Brian Castro chipped in 12 points each as the Blue Eagles suffered their first loss under new coach Vince Mangulabnan.
Match time is at 10:00 a.m.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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