After a close loss against the NU Lady Bulldogs, the Ateneo Blue Eagles vie for a return to the win column in the second round of UAAP Season 88.
Two-time MVP Kacey Dela Rosa and the Ateneo Blue Eagles look to bounce back from a tough loss as they take on the streaking FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 88 women’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, October 29, at 8 a.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
The Blue Eagles (5-3) are coming off a setback to defending champion NU and will aim to get back on track to keep their Final Four bid steady.
Dela Rosa, who delivered 18 points, 15 rebounds, and two blocks in that loss, will again lead Ateneo’s interior attack.
She’ll get added support from Sarah Makanjoula, returning from a one-game suspension to complete Ateneo’s twin-tower combo.
FEU (4-4), however, has shown renewed confidence midway through the season.
Yvette Villanueva has been the driving force for the Lady Tamaraws, coming off a 23-point, eight-rebound, three-steal effort against UP that lifted them back to .500.
Both teams enter the contest in the thick of the playoff race, making this second-round clash a pivotal battle for positioning.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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