Ateneo makes quick work of winless UE

MANILA, Philippines—It looked like a mere warmup for defending champions Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles as they easily dispatched the lowly University of the East Lady Warriors 3-0, 25-7, 25-17, 25-8, in the UAAP Season 77 Women’s Volleyball Tournament Saturday afternoon at the Arena in San Juan.

Rookie Therese Gaston booked the win for Ateneo with a crosscourt kill that bounced off the UE defense, her sole point in the match.

Ateneo would face arch nemesis De La Salle University on Sunday in a much-anticipated showdown between two undefeated teams.

Both the Lady Eagles and Lady Spikers are sitting atop the standings with 6-0 win-loss records.

It was a virtual no-contest for the Lady Eagles with the second set the only period that barely demanded attention.

Alyssa Valdez was once again her stellar self with 23 points while Michelle Morente and Amy Ahomiro had 10 points apiece.

For the second match in a row, no Lady Warrior reached double-digit scoring with Bien Juanillo the leading scorer with 5 points for the 0-7 UE.

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