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Ateneo wins over UST, spoils UAAP MVP Josh Ybañez’s return from injury
The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the UST Golden Spikers in a four-set match, 25-20, 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
This victory snapped UST's four-game winning streak and improved Ateneo's record to 3-2, while UST fell to a 4-2 card.
The win also served as a bounce-back for Ateneo after a recent loss to Far Eastern University.
Ateneo's triumph spoiled the return of UST's two-time MVP Josh Ybañez, who had been out for four games due to an ankle injury and was fielded in as a service specialist in the second set.
Key players for Ateneo included Ken Batas with 21 points, 10 receptions, and contributing with serves, Amil Pacinio with 17 points, and Jian Salarzon with 12 points.
With this win, Ateneo now ties De La Salle University for fourth place in the standings.
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