Ateneo Blue Eagles end six-game skid with reverse sweep over UP

Updated Wed, February 28, 2024 at 8:58 PM Published Wed, February 28, 2024 at 4:42 PM

Ateneo de Manila University secured its first win in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament after defeating the University of the Philippines (UP) in a reverse sweep with a score of 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-9.

Lyann De Guzman led Ateneo with a career-high 24 points, built on 19 attacks and four blocks, along with 18 receptions and 11 digs.

Sobe Buena contributed 19 points for Ateneo, while Zel Tsunashima and AC Minder added 11 points each.

The Blue Eagles achieved their first win under new head coach Sergio Veloso, snapping a six-game losing streak dating back from last season.

UP, led by former Ateneo coach Oliver Almadro, was paced by Steph Bustrillo with a team-high 17 points in the losing effort.

Ateneo's victory marked a reunion with their former mentor, Oliver Almadro, keeping him winless on the other side of the court.

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