UP aims to go streaking as the Fighting Maroons tackle the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the first “Battle of Katipunan” in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament.
UP aims for back-to-back wins as the Fighting Maroons face off against Katipunan neighbors Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday, February 22, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Game time is 9:00 a.m., with live streaming available on the Pilipinas Live app. It will also be aired on the UAAP Varsity Channel.
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The Fighting Maroons opened their campaign with a thrilling 25-21, 23-25, 25-23, 23-25, 15-11 victory over the resilient UE Red Warriors.
Nigerian spiker Olayemi Raheem led the way with 30 points, while Milven Francisco added 14 points on 10 attacks, two blocks, and two aces.
Setter Louise Aballe orchestrated the offense, delivering 22 excellent sets and adding four points of her own, helping UP secure a season-opening win for the second straight year.
Now, gunning for a 2-0 start—their first in nine years—the Fighting Maroons must find the formula to topple Ateneo, a team they last defeated in the second round of Season 85.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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