Ateneo defeats UE in straight sets to advance to 5th place match

Ateneo de Manila University defeated University of the East in a straight-sets victory during the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship classification round.

The win secured Ateneo's spot in the battle for fifth place against College of Saint Benilde on November 16.

Key players for Ateneo included wing spikers Geezel Tsunashima and Lyann De Guzman, who scored 11 and 10 points respectively.

Middle blocker Alexis Miner and wing spiker Faye Nisperos contributed seven points each to Ateneo's effort.

Ateneo's setter Takako Fujimoto highlighted the importance of the classification round for team development and showcasing their coach's system.

University of the East, led by wing spiker Casiey Dongallo with 10 points, will compete for seventh place against the University of the Philippines.

Middle blocker Riza Nogales made a crucial impact for UE in the third set with two consecutive blocks that tied the score.