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PVL: Lady Eagles sit out all-star game, citing ‘admin’s decision’

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/sports/02/02/20190201-pvl.jpg"/><figcaption>Lady Eagles Kat Tolentino and Dani Ravena participated in the fan meet-and-greet but did not play in the PVL all-star game on Saturday. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div>Ateneo coach Oliver Almadro apologized to fans prior to the Premier Volleyball League all-star game on Saturday, as Lady Eagles players sat out the event.In an article by <a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/pvl/news/2019/02/02/pvl-lady-eagles-apologize-sitting-all-star-game-52916">ABS-CBN Sports</a>&#x27; Mark Escarlote, Deanna Wong, Kat Tolentino, Bea De Leon, rookie Vannie Gandler and libero Dani Ravena participated in the fan meet-and-greet but did not play.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/02/02/19/pvl-team-red-cruises-to-win-vs-team-blue-in-all-star-game">Jema Galanza, Team Red cruise past Alyssa, Team Blue in all-star game</a></li></ul>Maddie Madayag did not attend the event to work on her thesis.“It’s admin’s decision,” said Almadro, who coached Team Red. “Of course, ayaw naman nating salungatin ’yan kasi UAAP na next week.”Ex Lady Eagle Alyssa Vadez bannered Team Blue, while National University standout Myla Pablo spearheaded Team Red.“But sinabi naman namin na they will be part of this all-star meet-and-greet, with the parlor games and everything. We are really supporting the cause of the ABS-CBN and the PVL All-Star kung para saan talaga ito. It just so happens na next week UAAP na. If this happened December, ibang usapan. That’s why we’re very sorry,” Almadro said.“I know naman the PVL will understand. The other players din really wanted to support this cause kaya nandito sila,” he added.In the end, Team Red beat Team Blue, 25-19, 25-16, 25-20.For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

With the UAAP starting in a few days, Lady Eagles coach Oliver Almadro said team officials decided it was best for the Ateneo players to sit out the all-star game.

With the UAAP starting in a few days, Lady Eagles coach Oliver Almadro said team officials decided it was best for the Ateneo players to sit out the all-star game.