IN PHOTOS: Smiles, tears as La Salle wins UAAP volleyball title

MANILA, Philippines – There wasn’t a dry eye in the house – whether it was tears of joy and relief, or tears of sorrow and sentimentality.

The De La Salle Lady Spikers defeated the Ateneo Lady Eagles in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 78 women’s volleyball finals to take home their 9th championship trophy.

The Lady Spikers finally took down the Lady Eagles after losing in back-to-back finals series the past two years.

There were smiles, hugs, celebrations and tears of joy among those in green. But there were also tears, heartbreak and gratefulness for those in blue. (SEE: Netizens pay tribute to graduating stars after La Salle-Ateneo UAAP Finals)

Have a look at the scenes from Game 3 of the UAAP Season 78 volleyball finals below.

TEARS. Graduating Mika Reyes also breaks down in tears after winning the title in her final UAAP game. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler

HUG. High school teammates Alyssa Valdez and Kim Fajardo hug after Game 3. Photo by Eduardo Solo/Rappler

FINAL HUDDLE. The Ateneo Lady Eagles huddle together as the confetti falls above them. Photo by Eduardo Solo/Rappler

STAREDOWN. Mika Reyes stares down Alyssa Valdez. Photo by Eduardo Solo/Rappler

FINALS MVP. Kim Dy is named UAAP Season 78 Finals MVP. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler

APPRECIATION. Lady Spikers hug their coach. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler

GROUP HUG. A well-deserved team group hug after the hardwork all season. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler

GRADUATING. Amy Ahomiro (L) and Alyssa Valdez play their final match for Ateneo. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler

COMEBACK. Ara Galang accomplishes an incredible comeback from ACL and MCL injuries a year ago to winning the championship. Photo by Martin San Diego/Rappler