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La Salle escapes Ateneo in 5-set thriller to book SSL semis ticket
The De La Salle Lady Spikers secured a ticket to the Shakey's Super League semifinals after defeating the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a thrilling five-set match.
La Salle emerged victorious with set scores of 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 20-25, and 17-15, saving two match points in the process.
This win marks La Salle's seventh consecutive victory in the tournament and makes them the second team to advance to the Final 4.
Key players for La Salle included Angel Canino with 17 points, Shevana Laput with 16 points, Amie Provido with 13 points, and Katrina Del Castillo with 11 points.
The Lady Spikers will face the winner of the match between the University of Santo Tomas and the University of the East in the knockout semifinals.
Ateneo's efforts were highlighted by De Guzman and AC Miner, but ultimately an attack error and a game-clinching block by Provido sealed their fate.
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