Valdez, Lady Eagles trample Lady Bulldogs

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Valdez, Lady Eagles trample Lady Bulldogs
Alyssa Valdez gets some aces to go as Ateneo finishes off NU, 25-21, 25-18, 25-15
MANILA, Philippines – The reigning MVP Alyssa Valdez showed no signs of off-season rust as she fueled the Ateneo Lady Eagles in a sweep of last year’s semifinal antagonists NU Lady Bulldogs, 25-21, 25-18, 25-15, and begin their title defense with a victory in the women’s volleyball tournament of UAAP Season 77 on Saturday, November 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Last year’s Finals MVP scored on back to back aces ending the third to finish off National University in straight sets.

Valdez hit a game-high 28 points on 20 kills, 6 aces and two blocks.

The Lady Bulldogs looked deflated to start the season and attempted a feeble comeback midway in the third after Rizza Mandapat tied the count at 12.

But Valdez came alive and restored cushion for the defending champions and erected a 17-13 advantage on a drop ball.

She later delivered the mean finishing kick for the relatively easy win.

Ella de Jesus added 10 points while rookie Bea de Leon debuted with 7 markers. Setter Jia Morado was steady once more with 36 excellent sets, 14 more than Ivy Perez’s 22 for NU.

Filling the shoes her sister Dindin left, Jaja Santiago topscored for NU with 16 points on 15 attacks and 1 rejection. While Myla Pablo, who is trying to bounce back from a dismal Season 76, tallied 10 points.

The Lady Bulldogs are finding a way to live this season sans spiker Dindin Santiago and Mina Aganon. Aiko Urdas, on the other hand, is reportedly sidelined due to injury. – Rappler.com

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