The La Salle Lady Spikers dominated the Ateneo Blue Eagles in straight sets, 25-13, 25-12, 25-18, in the UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.
In the third set, the Blue Eagles briefly held a 15-14 lead, but the Lady Spikers quickly regained control and unleashed a dominant 11-3 run, led by Angel Canino, Shane Reterta, and Lilay Del Castillo, to record their 12th victory of the season.
“’Yun nga, medyo nung third set, medyo nag-relax. Nawala sa focus ‘yung mga bata. Hopefully, huwag nang mangyari ‘yon sa susunod. ‘Yun naman palagi namin pinapaalala sa kanila na laging ‘yung focus, hindi mawala,” said Lady Spikers assistant coach Noel Orcullo.
“Hangga’t maaari, tapusin kung kaya tapusin nang mabilis. Doon sa times na nawawala sa focus, at pag alam nilang lamang, nagre-relax. Kailangan lang huwag alisin ‘yung focus sa game.”
Old Reliables Lead La Salle Once More
Canino led the Lady Spikers with 15 points built on 13 attacks and 2 blocks, along with 9 excellent receptions. Amie Provido added 12 points, while Del Castillo and Shevana Laput had 9 points apiece.
La Salle etter Eshana Nunag orchestrated the offense with 22 excellent sets, while libero Lyka De Leon recorded 4 excellent digs and 4 excellent receptions.
For the Blue Eagles, Ana Hermosura was the lone bright spot with 10 points built on 9 attacks and 1 ace.
The Lady Spikers will next face the UE Lady Red Warriors on Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. at the Quadricentennial Pavilion. Meanwhile, the Blue Eagles will face the same team on Saturday, April 18, at the same venue.
