Faith Nisperos and the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball tournament. UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines–Ateneo bucked a first set debacle to turn back University of the Philippines, 19-25, 25-11, 25-18, 25-19, late Thursday to secure a playoff for the last Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 84 women’s volleyball at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Blue Eagles overcame a jittery start against the nothing-to-lose Fighting Maroons preserving their eighth victory in 14 matches.
FINAL: Ateneo forces a playoff for No. 4 against Adamson!
The Blue Eagles turn back the UP Fighting Maroons, 19-25, 25-11, 25-18, 25-19. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/xWtwQiW6rC
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They tied the Adamson Lady Falcons, who earlier stunned La Salle, at fourth place. They will clash in sudden death on Saturday for the outright entry to the Final Four.
The Fighting Maroons closed the season with a 5-9 card.
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