UAAP: Yvana Sulit, Ateneo look to keep Final Four hopes alive against UST in crucial tilt

Yvana Sulit and the Ateneo Blue Eagles hope to bounce back strong as they take on Marga Altea and the UST Golden Tigresses in a pivotal UAAP Season 87 matchup on Saturday, April 5, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

 

Still clinging to their Final Four aspirations, the Blue Eagles (4-6) are eager to recover from a tough straight-sets loss to archrivals La Salle. 

 

Sulit, who has shown flashes of solid presence at the net, is expected to lead the charge as Ateneo looks to keep pace in the crowded postseason race.

 

Standing in their way is a UST squad (6-4) regaining confidence after snapping a three-game skid. 

 

Altea, who was recently shifted back to her original middle blocker role, made a notable impact in their last outing and will once again be key for the Tigresses as they aim to strengthen their hold on the No. 4 spot.

 

With Final Four positioning on the line, expect sparks to fly as Ateneo fights to stay alive and UST tries to break away from the pack.

 

(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.]