PVL: Ateneo holds off Letran to kick off Collegiate Conference bid

MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo got the job done against Letran, 25-16, 22-25, 25-13, 25-20, to open its Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference campaign Saturday at Filoil Flying V Center.

Faith Nisperos finished with 19 points to lead the Lady Eagles while Vanie Gandler and Erika Raagas had 15 and 11 points, respectively.

Ateneo head coach Oliver Almadro knows too well about the expectations on his team and he’s just glad his players are taking on the challenge.

“We’re still young and I know people will really expect a lot but I’m happy that my players are accepting the challenge,” said Almadro. “Soon they will get used to pressere.”

“We’re still young and we really have to work hard and play harder.”

Apart from a 49-38 spikes advantage, the Lady Eagles also enjoyed 34 free points due to the Lady Knights’ errors.

Marie Simborio had 16 points to lead Letran.