Already out of the Final Four race, expect the Ateneo Blue Eagles to go out on a high note this UAAP Season 87 against the winless UE Red Warriors.
Ateneo aims for a winning finish as the Blue Eagles hope to snap a four-game slide in tackling the UE Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament, Saturday, April 26, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.
Tip-off is at 9:00 a.m.
The Blue Eagles’ Final Four aspirations met a crushing end after yielding to the four-time defending champion NU Bulldogs in their last outing.
It marked the third successive year that Ateneo missed out on the postseason festivities, dropping to 6-7 in the team standings following another loss.
Ken Batas racked up 12 points to pace the Blue Eagles while Amil Pacinio and Jian Salarzon combined for 21 markers.
Enzo Gutierrez dished 16 excellent sets, while team captain Lance de Castro recorded 18 excellent receptions and 12 excellent digs.
Against the hapless UE, Ateneo looks to extend their mastery over the Red Warriors in which the Katipunan-based squad hold a 27-game win streak dating back to Season 71 in 2009.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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