HAVING turned its fortunes around after three straight defeats, defending champion Ateneo now tries to stretch its winning skein when it battles winless University of the East today in the 84th UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
“We have to prepare, sabi ko nga every other day ang game. No matter who the opponent is. We have to be set right away, prepare for the next game, and gain momentum in this game” coach Oliver Almadro said.
The match is set at 12 p.m. after the curtain-raiser pitting University of the Philippines and La Salle at 10 a.m.
Streaking Adamson University collides with University of Santo Tomas at 4 ‘clock, before unbeaten National University takes on Far Eastern University in the nightcap at 6 p.m.
The Eagles downed the Fighting Maroons 25-23, 25-18, 25-18 three days ago to improve to 2-3 for sixth.
The likes of Faith Nisperos, Vannie Gandler, Alexis Miner, and Lyann De Guzman are expected to spearhead Ateneo’s charge.
The Lady Warriors came off a 25-15, 25-14, 25-15 loss to the Lady Spikers that dropped them to 0-5 last Saturday and will lean on Janeca Lana and Dara Nieva.
“Siguro, lagi ko nire-remind kasi iyong mga players, iyong team namin na habang patapos na iyong first round, mas lalong hihirap nang hihirap kasi iyong mga laban natin,” Lady Bulldogs tactician Karl Dimaculangan said.
