Ateneo hopes to keep rolling with an upset over long-time rivals DLSU Lady Spikers in their UAAP Season 87 second round encounter.
AC Miner and the Ateneo Blue Eagles look to extend their winning streak to four as they take on their longtime rivals, the De La Salle Lady Spikers, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday, April 2, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Ateneo (4-5) has gained momentum at the right time, stringing together three straight victories to fuel their Final Four bid.
Miner has been a consistent offensive presence for the Blue Eagles, and she will need to deliver once more as they attempt to snap their struggles against La Salle.
Meanwhile, the Lady Spikers (6-3) enter the rivalry clash fresh from a hard-fought win over UST.
However, they are monitoring the condition of star Angel Canino, who was hospitalized over the weekend following a collision with Shevana Laput.
If Canino is not at full strength, Alleiah Malaluan is expected to take on a bigger role for La Salle’s offense.
With both teams eager to gain ground in the standings, expect another intense chapter in this storied Ateneo-La Salle rivalry.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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