Netizens pay tribute to graduating stars after La Salle-Ateneo UAAP Finals

MANILA, Philippines – Aside from the congratulations and the excitement, there was also an outpouring of emotion from netizens in the wake of the DLSU Ladu Spikers’ championship victory over the Ateneo Lady Eagles in the UAAP Season 78 women’s volleyball tournament.

UAAP fans old and new took to social media Saturday, April 30 to pay tribute to the graduating college volleyball stars from both schools.

Check out some of the tweets about the Lady Spikers after they defeated two-time champs Lady Eagles in 4 sets in Game 3 with Kim Dy named Finals MVP.

Well-loved stars Ara Galang, Cyd Demecillo, Mika Esperanza, and Mika Reyes played their final game for La Salle and gave it everything they’ve got.

#ALLINLaSalle

The sadness of Ateneo fans was palpable even through smartphone or computer screens as they remembered the illustrious collegiate career of 3-time reigning MVP Alyssa Valdez.

It was also Amy Ahomiro’s and Mae Tajima’s final match for the Lady Eagles.

#R3peatTheGloryAteneo

The hashtag #ThankYouAlyssaValdez was also used by netizens to show their appreciation for 5 years of excellence for Valdez.

Valdez left it all out on the floor Saturday, scoring 31 points as she tried to carry her team on her shoulders.

Alyssa is undeniably the most celebrated and decorated collegiate athlete ever. End of story. #ThankYouAlyssaValdez

— Ralph Irish  (@ThatsARalph) April 30, 2016

Your five years on UAAP has over  The game is over  #PhenomDay #ThankYouAlyssaValdez @AlyssaValdez2 pic.twitter.com/zKo97ikOmf

— flash. (@imkatnyel) April 30, 2016

Once a LEGEND, always a LEGEND. #ThankYouAlyssaValdez

— Ateneo Lady Eagles (@admuheartstrong) April 30, 2016

5 Finals Appearances, 4x Best Scorer, 3x Best Server, 3x MVP, 1x Finals MVP and 2x Champion!! #ThankYouAlyssaValdez #R3peatTheGloryAteneo

— L I F E (@AngStudyante) April 30, 2016

I barely cry but this is probably a reasonable time.  I will miss you @alyssavaldez2 #ThankYouAlyssaValdez #PhenomDay

— Justine Ferrer (@JustineFerrer) April 30, 2016

A once a generation type of player. Changed the landscape of PH Volleyball. An inspiration to all. An icon. #GOAT #ThankYouAlyssaValdez

— Kim Castro (@kimkarlocastro) April 30, 2016

Kiefer Ravena, Ateneo’s basketball star who also played his final season this year, likewise paid tribute to Valdez.

No matter what the results are, as long as you gave it your best. #ThankYouAlyssaValdez

— Kiefer Ravena (@kieferravena) April 30, 2016

To the greatest MVP, thank you. pic.twitter.com/uCWQYmAXYr

— Kiefer Ravena (@kieferravena) April 30, 2016

– Rappler.com