The Ateneo Blue Eagles get back at the UE Lady Warriors after their opening-day loss in UAAP Season 86.
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00:00 I guess the game has no bearing, non-bearing game.
00:03 Yeah, because they have already finalized the final four.
00:07 Yep.
00:08 So, Shiki, this game, we remember in the last round, UE beat Ateneo.
00:16 The UE Lady Warriors really have, it's just they're not able to maximize it yet, or maybe they're a growing team.
00:23 And look at Ateneo, it looks like this is the kind of game they have in mind.
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00:33 Back to the panel.
00:34 Thanks so much, RocÃo.
00:35 That is certainly the news about Kacy Cortez being in the pink.
00:39 We were worried about her in the last game.
00:41 Powerful serve, challenging the reception here of Ateneo.
00:46 Thank you.
00:49 Sabonino Gales, but this time, buena!
00:51 Just completely unchallenged there.
00:53 I can see, I can feel her aura.
00:56 Good read there by Ateneo.
00:58 Again, dug by buena on the back.
01:00 De Guzman now!
01:02 Good pick up by the libero.
01:04 One more time for De Guzman.
01:10 Smart moves from Leanne De Guzman, just varying her attacks.
01:14 So you have eight seconds to put the serve over.
01:17 Sometimes we forget that you have that much time.
01:19 Oh, how about that?
01:22 Two man block, solid against Zapata.
01:25 Another chance here for Ateneo on the offense minor.
01:35 That was kinda, I think she didn't mean that.
01:38 Medyo mali yung approach na huli, pero faith, despero.
01:42 Vanny Gandler no longer there.
01:44 So this is the kind of thing that they have to contend with this season.
01:49 It's their time now.
01:51 Another chance here.
01:58 That slide attack.
02:00 Perfectly executed by the minor going deep.
02:02 Maturity and just experience.
02:05 Yeah.
02:06 Cassie Nogalio is number three overall in the scorer's run-up.
02:12 Oh wow, good dig by Roma.
02:16 Good back row defense we're seeing from Ateneo.
02:20 And this is gonna be a chance ball for the Blue Eagles.
02:27 Let's see if they can score this time.
02:29 Zelle!
02:30 Rebound there for Yungi Balinget.
02:33 Slowing things down.
02:34 We like this rally.
02:36 Leanne De Guzman again, but she's not going to be able to
02:40 get it.
02:41 Slowing things down.
02:46 We like this rally.
02:48 Leanne De Guzman again with her dinks.
02:50 Zelle Tsunajima is taking it slow.
02:55 Yui with a chance.
02:57 Cassie with the off speed and that will get the better of
03:00 Roma Doromal.
03:02 Both teams really reading each other.
03:05 But Cassie also doing some moves of herself.
03:10 She might need to make, might be a little too late for this
03:14 first set as we have multiple set points for the Blue Eagles.
03:17 Let's see if they can put an end to the set now.
03:20 Buena will do it for Ateneo.
03:23 That's a good serve there by Nogales.
03:32 Don Gallo and that is a block point for Ateneo.
03:37 So they will score first again.
03:38 The girls in their training the past few days.
03:40 Taking you guys back to how they prepare.
03:42 The girls took no day offs from their regular programming.
03:45 Their day started as early as 6am for strength and conditioning
03:48 and hoping for more aggressiveness.
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03:59 The highest score for Yui so far.
04:03 But it's your girl, Sobe.
04:07 So far, momentum is still here on the side of Ateneo.
04:12 Just a two point advantage.
04:15 But it's early in the second set.
04:18 And Sobe again, finding that line.
04:22 And Don Gallo again with that cut shot.
04:30 She knows that she hit it exactly where she wanted.
04:34 She also has that thing going on with ducks.
04:37 Yup.
04:38 They've been together for a while now.
04:41 Sobe on the other hand.
04:43 And we always talk about this very uncanny and unorthodox approach.
04:47 Macy Miner dug there by Zeta.
04:54 Don Gallo again.
04:57 See with her approach.
04:59 It's just really the...
05:01 Looks easier than it is, no?
05:03 Everything else you have to worry about.
05:05 Yeah.
05:06 Back row attack again from Don Gallo.
05:08 That off speed that she's mastered.
05:10 One handed set by Fujimoto.
05:17 Sulit pushing it over.
05:18 And Sepada will go again.
05:20 All power but Zell with the defense.
05:23 Another chance here for Yui to set up.
05:26 Kai Sepada!
05:28 Explodes!
05:30 How the team is responding.
05:32 They're appearing each other, smiling, you know.
05:35 Things only you can see when you're here.
05:38 Got a double header by the way here at the MOA.
05:42 Big game coming up.
05:44 NU versus DLSU.
05:46 As we continue this rally here.
05:50 Yui's turn.
05:52 The counter.
05:54 Solibuena with that block.
05:58 Great anticipation there by Roma Doromal.
06:01 And this time Yui also showing off her defense.
06:04 Don Gallo from back row.
06:06 We're loving these rallies.
06:08 Kizzy Madriaga has turned it around.
06:12 Look at Roma just going all out.
06:15 And I think it was Kizzy Madriaga's smarts really that we need to...
06:20 Madriaga here is in the back line.
06:22 She'll have three spikers to choose from.
06:26 How about the two man block there?
06:29 Really anticipating that quick...
06:31 Today.
06:32 Today in particular.
06:34 Solibuena just pushing the ball in.
06:42 Finds a hole in the back row.
06:44 And you know that's how ironic because in the talent nearby...
06:48 Energy is looking better.
06:50 Solibuena already with ten points.
06:53 And Don Gallo pushing the ball in.
06:56 How about that approach?
06:58 Good serve.
07:01 And a chase there.
07:03 Pays off for Yui.
07:04 Cataneo will try again.
07:06 Minor.
07:07 Oh, that was picked up.
07:09 Knew better than to celebrate that point because play goes on here.
07:15 Castillo going soft again.
07:17 Doromal with a pick up.
07:19 De Guzman.
07:22 Castillo with the coverage there.
07:24 And it's just a game of dinks and tips and soft touches.
07:28 I'm sure you've heard of her, Paulina and Shiki.
07:30 She is the rookie, Claire Castillo.
07:33 And talking to Claire earlier, she told me she's been dreaming of this moment for so long.
07:37 To play in the UAAP and much more.
07:39 To be part of the starting lineup.
07:41 When it's 1-1, it feels like zero.
07:43 Like you just started.
07:45 That's a good point.
07:49 You're talking about the pincer attacks.
07:52 Chance ball here.
07:55 Yui will go again.
07:57 That bounces back.
07:59 Good coverage though by the Warriors.
08:01 Cortez looking for De Guzman.
08:05 With a tip.
08:06 Great placement shot.
08:07 Nobody home at the front there for Yui.
08:10 We saw earlier, Pauline.
08:13 Two in a row.
08:14 She's trying to go cross court.
08:15 And down the line with those strong attacks.
08:18 It's going awry.
08:19 She knows that a point is a point.
08:23 And you sway, deliver it.
08:25 And she opted not to go for that ball.
08:28 Minor.
08:32 That was a little mistimed.
08:33 And Dongario.
08:34 So much half-time there.
08:38 Cannot let your frustrations show.
08:40 Oh, wow!
08:46 Great play there by Nogales.
08:48 But the approach is very similar.
08:50 They want to mentor the girls and really work on their fundamentals.
08:55 De Guzman!
08:58 But you have to give credit.
09:02 Ateneo is adjusting.
09:03 They don't want to be hit by a headshot again.
09:05 Oh! But then Dongario does exactly that.
09:11 Outsmarts Ateneo's defense.
09:14 The brain that's working here.
09:16 Really one for the books.
09:17 Oh, wow!
09:20 This time it's precision.
09:21 That's what you appreciate from Dongario.
09:23 She really falls into the court.
09:25 A lot of talent.
09:28 This rookie, Cassie Dongario.
09:30 That's why she's the second best scorer in the league.
09:32 She goes up again.
09:33 This time she has blocked solid.
09:35 Not again!
09:37 Everyone contributing.
09:39 Pasha with the serve there.
09:43 That solo fly was going to say that monster block of Pasha.
09:47 Really started things off for Ateneo.
09:49 Oh, wow!
09:55 That's El Tsunashima this time contributing.
09:57 If you're curious, it's Ange Poyos who is in top spot with 243 points.
10:06 And let's listen in on Alison Koh who has a report.
10:08 It gets frustrating, I'm sure, when they see all the good performances, training,
10:12 and then they're looking for it in the game.
10:14 Definitely. It plays a role.
10:16 Castillo.
10:19 She has contributed so far.
10:23 Also in this effort for UE.
10:26 Fifth set.
10:29 Right now they're in the lead by one point.
10:31 Oh, now!
10:32 Trick shots coming from Cortez.
10:35 Good cover by Leanne.
10:42 Covering her own attack there.
10:44 And again!
10:46 Just like the court sense of UE.
10:49 They're forever.
10:50 They always know the situation across the court.
10:53 Ball still alive.
11:00 Good defense.
11:01 Ateneo will get a chance again to go.
11:04 There's a proper set up to Leanne de Guzman.
11:12 Don Gallo with a nice pass.
11:14 Zapata!
11:15 Dog by Zelle.
11:17 Castillo read that one.
11:21 UE.
11:22 Leanne wanting to go longer.
11:28 And if you're Ateneo, you don't want to extend this anymore
11:33 because UE has been pesky.
11:35 They have been really just at their throats.
11:40 And that's the kind of thing that Zelle Shunoshima is able to pull out of her.
11:45 Good read there by Toromal.
11:54 Zapata.
11:59 She's going all power but the two man block again of Ateneo.
12:03 That's a two point lead for Ateneo.
12:06 And you know it's Nogales with her height advantage now.
12:14 She is really using that until this fourth set.
12:19 Playing clutch here. Nogales.
12:28 Chance here for UE.
12:30 And Zelle chasing after that ball.
12:36 Good pick up by Kizzee.
12:37 A bongo here.
12:39 Again these rallies, they keep going between these two teams.
12:43 And a trick shot.
12:45 De Guzman going soft.
12:47 Trailing behind Ateneo.
12:48 All of a sudden, they're tied at 11-all.
12:51 Oh!
12:53 Look at Pasha.
12:55 It's a Don Gallo-De Guzman showdown we're watching.
12:59 Oh wow!
13:05 Look at that offensive block.
13:06 Nobody home there in Zone 1.
13:08 And strong attacks.
13:11 We've seen all kinds of ways to score a point today.
13:14 Like that.
13:23 Open set there. That was long.
13:26 Yeah.
13:27 But really has come back and proven offensively
13:32 her capabilities here for the Blue Squad.
13:35 There's Leanne but UE able to slow things down.
13:41 Castillo with a trick shot.
13:43 It's trick shot Sunday here.
13:46 This three point lead may look big but seeing how
13:52 gritty UE has been like that.
13:54 Doesn't look it's not a sure thing for Ateneo just yet.
13:58 Donut hole.
13:59 Cortez pushing it out to Leanne.
14:06 And now much more precise.
14:09 Leanne De Guzman commanding.
14:11 Cortez here with a serve.
14:16 Nogales again with a push.
14:19 This time red by Ateneo.
14:21 Leanne De Guzman.
14:22 Good read by Zeta there.
14:24 Ooh!
14:26 Pasha!
14:27 A lot of people are going to be betting on Pasha.
14:30 In this tournament.
14:32 One of the first games of Season 86.
14:35 Will this be it for Ateneo?
14:41 Zapata will go.
14:44 Red cover.
14:46 Blue Eagles have learned.
14:48 And Zelsun Oshima!
14:50 Got the sauce and she will get the winning point
14:53 for the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
14:56 Much easier for Zenforce.