THE Perpetual Help Lady Altas aim to build on their statement win over defending champions St. Benilde Lady Blazers when they face the winless Jose Rizal University Lady Bombers this Wednesday in the NCAA Season 101 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the San Andres Gym in Malate, Manila.
Set for 11 a.m., the matchup promises an intense battle as both squads remain hungry for victory.
The Lady Altas are looking to secure back-to-back wins, while the Lady Bombers hope to bounce back and finally break into the win column after a four-set loss to the San Sebastian Lady Stags last Saturday, 25–17, 25–20, 19–25, 25–19.
Perpetual enters the contest riding high after a hard-fought five-set triumph over College of St. Benilde, 25–21, 18–25, 25–23, 17–25, 16–14.
Cyrille Almeniana led the charge with a game-high 27 points and 12 digs.
The victory was historic for the Lady Altas, marking their first win on the Taft-based school’s home court in seven years, dating back to the 2019 Final Four.
“I told them to let winning be an inspiration, stay hungry, and focus on every game,” said head coach Sandy Rieta during practice at the Home of the Altas gym.
Almeniana received strong support from her teammates, as Shaila Omipon posted 12 points and 21 excellent receptions, middle blocker Charisse Enrico added 11 points, and Jemalyn Menor chipped in 10.
Setter Fianne Ariola tallied 20 excellent sets from 136 attempts, while libero Joanna Denise Lozano anchored the floor defense with 32 digs and 15 excellent receptions.
In other matches, the San Beda Lady Red Spikers will clash with the EAC Lady Generals at 2:30 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Altas Spikers look to rebound from a four-set loss to St. Benilde as they take on the JRU Heavy Bombers at 8 a.m., followed by San Beda facing EAC at 5 p.m.
