Ateneo looks to maintain their dominance over UE as the Blue Eagles hope to regain their winning ways over the winless Red Warriors.
Back to the drawing board are the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
The Katipunan-based squad look to avenge their recent loss to rivals La Salle as they take on the winless UE Red Warriors in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament, Saturday, March 15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City.
Tee time is at 9:00 a.m.
Ateneo failed to capitalize on a winning start, surrendering the final three sets en route to a third-straight head-to-head setback at the hands of DLSU Green Spikers.
Kennedy Batas produced yet another 20-point outing, logging 22 markers, but the Blue Eagles slipped to solo fifth place behind a 3-3 win-loss card.
Jian Salarzon racked up 19 points and Amil Pacinio also reached the double-digit scoring mark with 14.
Ateneo is currently holding a 26-game winning streak over UE with their last loss came in Season 70 way back in 2008.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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