Tolentino, Madayag shine as Lady Eagles defang Tigresses

VETERANS Kat Tolentino and Maddie Madayag shone as Ateneo De Manila University scored a 25-21, 25-18, 16-25, 25-22 bounce-back win over University of Sto. Tomas (UST) in Season 81 University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) women’s volleyball on Wednesday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan City.

The Lady Eagles’ attacked behind the prowess of middle blocker Madayag and opposite hitter Tolentino. The win is a morale booster for Ateneo who suffered a season-opening 14-25, 17-25, 25-16, 19-25 loss to archrival De La Salle University on Sunday.

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for me to recover because they themselves believe that they can win today,” said Almadro.

Tolentino posted a game-high 22 points anchored on 16 spikes, four blocks and two aces while Madayag had 15 markers built on nine kills and six blocks.

“I think the game was good for our character,” said the 6’1 Tolentino, who also tallied 11 excellent digs.

“We’re very happy that we were able to recover,” said co-captain Madayag.

It was Ateneo’s ninth win in as many encounters against UST dating back to Season 77.

The Lady Eagles dominated the 10 markers, respectively.

The Tigresses failed to sustain the momentum from their 25-21, 25-21, 24-26, 24-26, 15-6 win over Adamson University on Sunday.

In the second game at press time, opening day winners University of the Philippines ( UP) and Far Eastern University ( FEU) are battling for the early lead.

Meanwhile, in men’s class, FEU grabbed the lead with their second straight win, a 25-13, 25-18, 23-25, 25-18 thumping of UP.

It was a fitting follow- up to the Tamaraws’ 25- 12, 25- 18, 25- 17 sweep of defending champion National University.

UST survived the hard- fighting Ateneo, 25-18, 25-21, 22-25, 19-25, 15-12, for a rebound victory.

The Tigers bounced back from a stinging 31- 33, 25- 23, 25- 16, 15- 25, 14- 16 defeat to Adamson University.