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De La Salle University‘s Angel Canino against De La Salle University in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775882836602UAAP88 WVB ADMU vs DLSU_ CANINO Angel-06866.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>De La Salle University‘s Angel Canino against De La Salle University in UAAP Season 88. UAAP Media.</div>MANILA (UPDATED) — De La Salle University showed no signs of slowing down as it inched closer to securing an outright Finals spot in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball.The Lady Spikers remained unbeaten in 12 matches after dominating rival Ateneo de Manila University, 25-13, 25-12, 25-18, in their Saturday morning faceoff at the FilOil Centre in San Juan.Leading the Taft-based hitters was Angel Canino, who put up 15 points, nine receptions, and three digs, while Eshana Nunag displayed her playmaking prowess anew with 22 excellent sets on top of two points.&quot;Lagi pa rin namin pinapaalala sa kanila na hangga&#x27;t maaari, tapusin nang mabilis,&quot; said La Salle deputy Noel Orcullo, as they defeated Ateneo for the 18th straight time since Season 79 in 2017 in a match that lasted just one hour and 12 minutes.&quot;Pero minsan, nawawala sa focus, nagre-relax, so kailangan wag naming alisin yung focus sa game,&quot; added the longtime Lady Spikers deputy, as they head into their final two games with hopes of sweeping the eliminations.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2026/4/11/uaap-la-salle-not-dwelling-on-perfect-record-as-elims-sweep-beckons-1624">READ: La Salle not dwelling on perfect record as elims sweep beckons</a></div>Up next for La Salle is University of the East on Wednesday, before a much-anticipated showdown against National University next Sunday, where they will look to replicate their dominant showing against Ateneo.Despite briefly trailing, 14-15, in the third frame, the Lady Spikers unleashed an 11-3 closing run to seal the win, highlighted by their advantage in attack points, 39-29, and in the blocking department, 11-3.La Salle also capitalized on Ateneo’s 20 errors, eight of which came in the final set, while committing just seven of its own.Amie Provido chipped in 12 points on eight attacks, three blocks, and one ace, while Shevana Laput and Katrina del Castillo added nine apiece. Shane Reterta contributed six points.On the other hand, the loss marked Ateneo’s 11th defeat in 12 matches. Ana Hermosora led the Blue Eagles with 10 points, eight receptions, and six digs, while Alexia Montoro had seven points, 10 receptions, and six digs.The Blue Eagles will next face UE before capping off their campaign against Far Eastern University.

La Salle moved closer to securing an outright Finals berth in #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball after dominating rival Ateneo on Saturday.

La Salle moved closer to securing an outright Finals berth in #UAAPSeason88 women’s volleyball after dominating rival Ateneo on Saturday.

UAAP: La Salle makes quick work of Ateneo for 12th straight win

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UAAP: La Salle makes quick work of Ateneo for 12th straight win

Rom Anzures,

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Published April 11, 2026 12:50 PM PHT

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Updated April 11, 2026 05:41 PM PHT

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