UAAP volleyball: Faith Nisperos, Ateneo halt UST’s four-game streak

Ateneo’s Faith Nisperos attacks UST’s defense during their game in the second round of the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena. UAAP PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Defending champion Ateneo got back at University of Santo Tomas with a 25-20, 25-20, 25-20 victory on Tuesday for its fifth win in the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena.

The Lady Eagles avenged their four-set defeat to the Tigresses in the first round by halting UST’s four-game winning streak.

Faith Nisperos led Ateneo with 18 points while Vanessa Gandler and Joan Narit added 12 and 11 points, respectively as the Lady Eagles improved to 5-5.

Eya Laure, who lit up the Lady Eagles with 31 points in their first meeting, was held to 14 points as the Tigresses fell to 7-3.

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