Gritty Ateneo disposes UST in four sets for inaugural winMANILA, Philippines – The Ateneo Lady Eagles have notched their first victory in UAAP Season 81 at the expense of the UST Golden Tigresses, 25-21, 25-18, 16-25, 25-22, at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan on Wednesday. With Maddie Madayag leading the pack, the Lady Eagles shut out UST's offense with a wall of blockers bothering opposing spikers almost every play. It was the same story for UST to begin the second set, leading the Lady Eagles early. UST chipped at Ateneo's lead until they were only down by two, 21-23. Both squads now tout identical 1-1 records, while Coach Oliver Almandro gets his first UAAP win with the Lady Eagles.

Source: Philippine Star February 20, 2019 08:48 UTC