The Ateneo Blue Eagles solidified their status as a team to watch in the upcoming UAAP season with a hard-fought victory over the NCAA defending champions, the St. Benilde Lady Blazers, on Saturday in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL).
The Blue Eagles triumphed in four tight sets: 26-24, 25-16, 21-25, 25-23.
Senior players AC Miner and Lyann de Guzman were named MVPs of the match, both scoring in double digits with 13 and 20 points, respectively.
Ateneo captain Lyann de Guzman refused to go down without a fight, rallying her teammates during the game to showcase the hard work they had put in during training, which ultimately led to their triumphant exit from the SSL.
“Sabi ko nga, ilaban lang nila. Andito kami magtutulungan sa isa’t isa,” she said.
Miner, meanwhile, highlighted that the victory showcases their progress as a rookie-laden squad and serves as a reminder that they should not be underestimated.
“Kahit hindi kami nakarating sa semis; this match proved us na kaya naming makipagsapalaran sa dulo ng year na ‘to,” she shared.
Fans across cyberspace celebrated alongside Ateneo, admitting that while expectations for the rookie-laden squad were modest, their unwavering support never wavered.
Ateneo Blue Eagles, your 5th place finishers for this year’s SSL!
A very good & promising run to end their offseason. Let’s keep this momentum sa UAAP!
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— jheck gandler (@geekyamamoto) November 16, 2024
Who would have thought na mag 5th place pa ang Ateneo Lady Eagles dito sa Shakey's Super League?
Congrats Ateneo, One Big Fight!!
dalhin niyo yan sa UAAP!!
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— Q U E E N • H E L L A (@QueenHellaxx) November 16, 2024
Congrats Ateneo! See you in the UAAP!!
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— Tin (@jnkua) November 16, 2024
Sana eto na start ng pagbangon ulit ng Ateneo. Hirap din kasi talaga pinagdadanaan every year ng team. Dami kalaban like acet, acads, injuries, lany at syempre condo at blackberry phone choz
— KALUOY YULO (@duckking2015) November 16, 2024
Be excited for the youthful and energetic Ateneo Women's Volleyball Blue Eagles
Continue to work hard ladies!
— Team AMDG (@TeamAMDG) November 16, 2024
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