Valdez says finals loss to NU a learning experience for Ateneo | Inquirer Sports

Valdez says finals loss to NU a learning experience for Ateneo

By: - Reporter / @BLozadaINQ
/ 05:42 PM September 27, 2015

Alyssa Valdez. Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Alyssa Valdez. Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Alyssa Valdez and the Ateneo Lady Eagles entered San Juan Arena as favorites to win the title in the Shakey’s V-League Collegiate Conference.

With the momentum on their side after a Game 1 drubbing of the National University Lady Bulldogs, and large crowd behind them, the Lady Eagles were primed for a championship sweep.

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NU, however, had other plans in mind and it involves extending the title series to a deciding Game 3.

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Valdez, the Ateneo skipper, praised the Lady Bulldogs for “giving a good fight” which the Lady Eagles weren’t ready for.

“We didn’t do our part as a team,” Valdez said after Ateneo’s 25-22, 25-17, 25-17 loss.

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“I think it’s going to be the same from our last loss, this would be a learning experience. I hope we can correct our mistakes and be consistently motivated.”

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No one finished in double-figures for Ateneo. Not even Valdez, who led the Lady Eagles with measly nine points.

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Ateneo also had poor reception that had the team scrambling for formation in offense.

Raring to bounce back, Valdez and the Lady Eagles are bracing for their toughest challenge yet.

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“NU is going to give us a good fight, a hell of a fight.”

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TAGS: Alyssa Valdez, Ateneo Lady Eagles, NU Lady Bulldogs, V-League, Volleyball

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