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The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals celebrate against Perpetual Help in the 2024 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge, August 28, 2024 at the Paco Arena in Manila. PVL Media

The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals celebrate against Perpetual Help in the 2024 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge, August 28, 2024 at the Paco Arena in Manila

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1724846316239VL 2024 UPHSD vs. EAC - Jan Abor-9693.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals celebrate against Perpetual Help in the 2024 V-League Men&#x27;s Collegiate Challenge, August 28, 2024 at the Paco Arena in Manila. PVL Media"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals celebrate against Perpetual Help in the 2024 V-League Men&#x27;s Collegiate Challenge, August 28, 2024 at the Paco Arena in Manila.<em> PVL Media</em></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA -- Emilio Aguinaldo College claimed its first win in impressive fashion, outlasting Perpetual Help in five sets in the 2024 V-League Men&#x27;s Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday at the Paco Arena in Manila.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Behind a stellar performance from Ruther Abor, the Generals took a 18-25, 25-20, 25-17, 11-25, 15-9 triumph.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Abor led the Generals with a commanding 24-point game, consisting of 18 attacks, five blocks and an ace, while Mark Palatino provided solid support, contributing 15 points on 13 spikes and two blocks.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Despite a fourth-set meltdown, the Generals showed remarkable resilience, staging a gutsy comeback in the decider to clinch the elusive victory in two hours and 11 minutes.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">&quot;Nakinig yung mga bata sa pinagawa ko especially doon sa system na pinractice namin kaya naging maganda yung reaction ng mga bata. Naniwala kasi sila,&quot; said Generals head coach Rod Palmero. </span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Despite a lopsided loss in the fourth set, EAC regrouped, with Abor and Palatino spearheading their charge, aided by Frelwin Taculog, who finished with 10 markers.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The trio combined for eight points during a fiery 11-5 start in the final set, allowing the Generals to hold their ground and savor the sweet taste of victory after four consecutive defeats.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">With this win, EAC improved to 1-4 (win-loss) record with the Generals aiming to build momentum as they face the UST Golden Spikers on Sunday, still at Paco Arena.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The victory also put the Generals on par with the idle Ateneo Blue Eagles at the bottom of the eight-team field in this pre-season tournament, which serves as preparation for the upcoming UAAP and NCAA volleyball seasons.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">John Castil led the Altas with 13 points, while Kobe Tabuga added 11 markers.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The loss was Perpetual Help’s third against two victories as the Altas dropped to joint fifth with the Letran Knights. They will look to rebound against the Eagles next Wednesday.</span></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Emilio Aguinaldo College claimed its first win in impressive fashion, outlasting Perpetual Help in five sets in the 2024 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday at the Paco Arena in Manila.</p>

Emilio Aguinaldo College claimed its first win in impressive fashion, outlasting Perpetual Help in five sets in the 2024 V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday at the Paco Arena in Manila.

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Published Aug 28, 2024 07:59 PM PHT

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