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Sobe Buena in action for Ateneo de Manila University against University of the Philippines during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash. Photo from UAAP Media.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740298937218UAAP87 Volleyball - Sobe Buena-8204.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Sobe Buena in action for Ateneo de Manila University against University of the Philippines during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash. Photo from UAAP Media."/>Sobe Buena in action for Ateneo de Manila University against University of the Philippines during their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball clash. Photo from UAAP Media.</div>MANILA (UPDATED) — Ateneo de Manila University earned its breakthrough win in the UAAP Season 87 women&#x27;s volleyball tournament at the University of the Philippines&#x27; expense.The Blue Eagles swept the Fighting Maroons, 25-18, 25-22, 25-18, during their Battle of Katipunan matchup at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday in Pasay City, and heading the charge for Ateneo were Sobe Buena and Lyann de Guzman.Buena posted 17 points on 15 attacks, an ace, and a rejection, together with six digs and four receptions to lead her team after seeing limited action in their previous two outings due to a left ankle injury. &quot;It feels really good to be able to be back on the court,&quot; she said during the postgame presser. &quot;Today, we played not just for ourselves, but for the Ateneo community. I&#x27;m grateful that we have this win.&quot;The standout wing spiker added that she was just also trying to rally their side, especially since they have been dealt not only two losses in their first two games but also the injuries of Zel Tsunashima and JLo Delos Santos. &quot;I just tried to make the most out of this game,&quot; Buena said. &quot;I was not able to help my teammates in our first two games, so my mindset going into this game was to give it my all and be a good teammate.&quot;&quot;We all sacrificed a lot, we just wanted to make the most of our sacrifices,&quot; she added.De Guzman, who had 14 points with six digs and four receptions, added that this victory will help them as they look to move on from their blank start and rack up more wins. &quot;For me, makakatulong sa amin ‘to ng sobra to boost our confidence,&quot; the Ateneo senior said. &quot;We really know sa kung anong capabilities namin, and I know na mas may mapapakita pa kami.&quot;This is the first victory of Ateneo in three games, and in turn, dented State U&#x27;s erstwhile undefeated record in two outings. A factor in this was Ateneo&#x27;s advantage in attack points, 48-30, as well as their admirable floor defense, putting up 35 digs to UP&#x27;s 25.Taks Fujimoto&#x27;s playmaking proved to be vital to Ateneo&#x27;s win as well after she tossed 14 of their 17 total excellent sets in the contest. And this, according to Ateneo head coach Sergio Veloso, is what allowed his squad to perform better.&quot;When everybody plays good, the team will be good,&quot; he emphasized. &quot;I give my congrats to Taks because when the spikers play good, it is because the setter plays very good. Especially in this match, our service worked to our plan. Our service is our first attack and this impression in the match, it&#x27;s so important.&quot; On the other hand, the Fighting Maroons, who opted to field in a new starting six in place of the ones that brought them two victories, leaned on Irah Jaboneta&#x27;s team high of 11 points and 10 receptions. <div>RELATED VIDEO:<script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAEyze-tm4MR6kEa&amp;cid=ABUrKmfQueb0cXAX"></script></div>

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UAAP: Sobe Buena shines as Ateneo earns breakthrough win at UP's expense

Rom Anzures,

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Published Feb 23, 2025 04:40 PM PHT

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Updated Feb 23, 2025 06:26 PM PHT

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