NU looks to seal the deal for a semis bonus as the Lady Bulldogs face the Ateneo Blue Eagles in their penultimate game of the UAAP Season 87 elimination round.
Lams Lamina and the NU Lady Bulldogs aim to stay locked in as they face the upset-seeking Ateneo Blue Eagles on Sunday, April 13, in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Now at 10-2, the Lady Bulldogs remain in the hunt for a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final Four, but recent stumbles against lower-ranked teams have forced them to approach every game with heightened urgency.
Lamina, NU’s steady playmaker, will once again orchestrate the offense to keep hitters like Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon in rhythm against a streaky Ateneo side.
On the other end, Ateneo (4-8) may be out of Final Four contention, but the Blue Eagles are determined to finish strong.
With Zey Pacia growing more confident in her new role as a wing spiker, and veterans like Lyann de Guzman continuing to lead the charge, Ateneo hopes to give NU a late-elims scare and spoil their momentum heading into the postseason.
The match promises high-intensity action, with NU gunning for polish and Ateneo battling for pride.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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