Ateneo snaps 5-game skid, keeps UE winless for 2nd straight season

18 Apr 2026 • 1:46 PM MYT
The Manila Times
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Ateneo snaps 5-game skid, keeps UE winless for 2nd straight season

MANILA, Philippines — The Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles kept the University of the East Lady Warriors winless for the second straight year and snapped their 5-game skid in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament with a 25-23, 25-19, 29-27 win at the UST  Quadricentennial Pavilion Saturday.

Dona De Leon pumped 14 points and three excellent digs to lead Ateneo, which improved to 2-11 and dealt UE its 14th straight loss this season and 28th straight dating back to last year.

Jihan Chuatico racked up 12 points while Ana Hermosura added 11 for the Blue Eagles, who still have one game left against the FEU Lady Tamaraws on Wednesday.

Khy Cepada poured 18 points, 13 receptions, and 11 digs, doing everything she could to will UE to its first win but to no avail.