A classic rivalry takes center stage in UAAP Season 88 as the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the DLSU Lady Spikers collide in Sunday’s women’s volleyball double-header at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
First serve is set for 1:00 p.m.
The long-time rivals enter the showdown on opposite ends of the UAAP standings.
Ateneo remains winless at 0-3 and is desperate for a breakthrough to spark its campaign.
Despite the rough start, Donna De Leon provided a bright spot in their recent loss to UST, tallying 10 points in a performance that showcased her growing confidence.
The Blue Eagles will need a similar — if not bigger — outing from De Leon as they attempt to topple the league leaders.
La Salle, meanwhile, sits comfortably at 3-0 and has yet to drop a set this season.
The Lady Spikers are coming off a statement win over then-undefeated UP without the services of Shevana Lpaut, further solidifying their status as early favorites.
Lilay Del Castillo will look to rediscover her attacking rhythm after tallying six points against the Fighting Maroons, as La Salle aims to maintain its grip at the top.
In the 3:00 p.m. match, the FEU Lady Tamaraws battle the Adamson Lady Falcons.
Alyzza Devosora is coming off an 11-point effort in FEU’s reverse sweep loss to defending champion NU, while Fhei Sagaysay delivered 10 points in Adamson’s victory over UE.
But all eyes will first be on Ateneo and La Salle — a rivalry that rarely fails to deliver drama on the UAAP stage.
Meanwhile, League-leading FEU looks to maintain its flawless start when the Tamaraws take on the Adamson Soaring Falcons, while La Salle continues its quest for a first win against rival Ateneo in a pair of must-watch UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball duels on Sunday, March 1, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Green Spikers–Blue Eagles matchup kicks off at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Tamaraws–Soaring Falcons clash at 11:00 a.m.
Both matches will stream live on the Pilipinas Live app. They will also be aired on the UAAP Varsity Channel.
FEU set the early pace at 3-0, the only unbeaten team among the eight squads, and showed its dominance with a statement win over five-time defending champion NU in their last outing.
A victory over Adamson would put the Tamaraws at 4-0, marking their second consecutive season-opening streak after last year’s 9-0 start.
The Soaring Falcons, on the other hand, are tied with Blue Eagles at 1-2 and aim to pull off a major upset and snap a two-game skid.
