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Ateneo's Batas rules with UAAP Season 87 volleyball MVP plum
Ateneo's Ken Batas has been named the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball MVP, the first for an Ateneo player since Marck Espejo.
Despite Ateneo missing the Final Four with a 7-7 record, Batas' exceptional performance earned him the award with 79.815 Statistical Points.
He outperformed Noel Kampton of De La Salle University, who finished as MVP runner-up with 74.906 SPs.
Batas finished the elimination round with the second-highest total points (263) and ranked highly in spiking, reception, and digging.
He also secured one of the Best Outside Spiker trophies.
Batas stated that the MVP award will be a huge boost for him and his team moving forward, inspiring them to continue working hard.
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