Valdez, Ateneo test NU’s mettle | Inquirer Sports

Valdez, Ateneo test NU’s mettle

By: - Reporter / @jwpayoINQ
/ 12:00 AM January 27, 2016

Alyssa Valdez. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Alyssa Valdez. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

VOLLEYBALL star Alyssa Valdez seeks a grand exit as Ateneo kicks off its bid for a third straight championship in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament this Sunday at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

The Lady Eagles clash with National University at 4 p.m. with Valdez expected to make the most out of her fifth and final playing year.

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Amy Ahomiro, Jho Maraguinot, Bea de Leon and setter Jia Morado also return to help the Lady Eagles’ campaign along with Thai coach Tai Bundit.

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The Lady Bulldogs, though, hope to play the spoilers’ role right on opening day with towering Jaja Santiago together with Myla Pablo, Jorelle Singh, Ivy Perez and much-improved libero Bia General at the helm.

University of the Philippines, boasting a formidable rookie class, tangles with University of the East at 2 p.m.

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In men’s action, Ateneo also starts its back-to-back championship bid versus University of Santo Tomas at 10 a.m.

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