La Salle hopes to continue rolling after Angel Canino’s injury scare with MVP candidate Shevana Lpaut and veteran hitter Alleiah Malaluan at the helm in UAAP Season 87.
UAAP Season 87 action heats up once more as the DLSU Lady Spikers take on their longtime rivals, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, on Wednesday, April 2, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Fresh off a hard-fought, character-building win against the UST Golden Tigresses, La Salle is eager to maintain momentum and climb the standings with a crucial victory.
All eyes will be on Angel Canino, whose playing status remains up in the air after a brief health scare over the weekend when she collided with Shevana Laput.
While the duo remains the focal point of La Salle’s offense, veteran hitter Alleiah Malaluan is anticipated to provide additional firepower, easing the scoring burden on Canino and Laput.
With a 6-3 record, La Salle is determined to secure solo second place in the standings, separating themselves from the tightly contested Final Four race.
However, Ateneo will not be an easy opponent.
The Blue Eagles have gained momentum, riding a three-game winning streak to bolster their own Final Four bid.
For Ateneo, AC Miner has been a consistent force on offense, and she will be instrumental in breaking their losing skid against La Salle.
With their 4-5 record, the Blue Eagles are hungry to keep their streak alive and take down their fiercest rivals.
As both teams battle for critical positioning in the standings, expect an intense showdown fueled by history, pride, and the relentless pursuit of victory.
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With reports from Luisa Morales)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]