UST will try to get on an upward trend as the Golden Tigresses face the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their UAAP Season 87 second round encounter.
Fresh off a much-needed bounce-back victory, Marga Altea and the UST Golden Tigresses look to keep their Final Four cushion intact as they take on Yvana Sulit and the Ateneo Blue Eagles in UAAP Season 87 action on Saturday, April 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Now holding a 6-4 record for solo fourth place, UST aims to build on the momentum of its recent win, when Altea thrived after she was moved back to the middle blocker position.
Her defensive presence and energy proved pivotal—something the Tigresses hope to see more of as they fend off challengers for a postseason berth.
Ateneo, meanwhile, is reeling after a straight-set loss to fierce rival La Salle and is in desperate need of a win to stay within reach of the Final Four.
At 4-6, the Blue Eagles find themselves in sixth, with Sulit hoping to step up and spark a turnaround as the team pushes to keep their season alive.
With both squads in need of a statement win, expect an intense showdown with playoff implications hanging in the balance.
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With reports from Luisa Morales)
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