Ateneo de Manila University barged into the finals of the 2022 V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge after sweeping University of the Philippines, 25-21, 25-21, 25-20, in the semifinals at the Paco Arena on Sunday afternoon.
Lyann De Guzman paced the Blue Eagles with 15 points built on 13 attacks while AC Miner and Faith Nisperos added 12 and 11 points, respectively.
Vanie Gandler had an all-around game, contributing 10 points, 10 excellent receptions, and seven excellent digs in the victory.
Taks Fujimoto dished out 16 excellent sets to go along with two points while Roma Doromal collected nine receptions and eight digs.
Ateneo will take on the winner of the College of St. Benilde-Adamson University semifinals match-up in the finals.
“I’m happy kasi back to back games kami. I’m happy na may resiliency sila with what they are doing. It may not be a perfect run but I’m happy na may resiliency yung team and I’m happy na nagpeperform yung mga leaders and yung mga kinukuha sa bench knows their roles,” said Blue Eagles head coach Oliver Almadro.
Nina Ytang led the Fighting Maroons, who were relegated to the battle for bronze, with eight points on seven attacks and one ace.