DLSU was on the brink of winning their fourth consecutive championship; they were just three points away. But, Amy Ahomiro happened and spoiled the green party.
“Morente is blocked! No, it’s through the block.”
“And double is called against LA SALLE… Coach Ramil cannot believe it. Ateneo extends this to a winner take all on saturday on a controversial call.”
This game is so iconic and controversial. UAAP Season 76 Finals Game 3 💙
“Hindi nagsasawa kahit natatalo kami. Pumupunta parin po kayo dito sa MOA Arena, sa San Juan Arena, sa Araneta…”
This is why showing up is important. Kaya manood na tayo sa Sunday against FEU sa Araneta. 10 AM sa men’s. 2 PM sa women’s. Tara na!
The team had to beat Adamson once, NU twice, and La Salle thrice in the finals.
And they DID it! This Season 76 Cinderella run of the Lady Eagles will remain iconic, timeless, and worth revisiting. It's a piece of history in PH Volleyball, a cultural reset.
#GoForTheGloryAteneo
“This specific play was something we've been working on for so long and it's honestly so hard to run plays in transition. This was probably if not the first, one of the first times we did it. And I was just so happy to see it was working for us. I felt like things were…
10 years ago, the Ateneo Lady Eagles defeated the NU Lady Bulldogs in the stepladder do-or-die match to advance and face DLSU in the UAAP finals.
🗓️: March 1, 2014 (ADMU vs NU)
“Morado goes to Valdez in the middle and we are at championship point. The team that had to beat Adamson. The team that had to beat NU twice. And now they are trying to beat La Salle three times in finals.”
Ten years ago today, Ella de Jesus helped the Ateneo Lady Eagles defeat the NU Lady Bulldogs with back-to-back hits off the block, extending the stepladder series to a do-or-die match.
This is the day I became an Ateneo fan. 🥹
🗓️: February 26, 2014
Morado to De Leon nearly getting block. Maraguinot, Galang was there up top. Lazaro falling down. De Jesus sending it back to Lasalle side. Here comes Galang with a drop ball. Morado with a save. Maraguinot. OH AND MARAGUINOT GETS IT! ATENEO MAKES HISTORY ONCE AGAIN!
Seventeen-year-old Alyssa Valdez helped the Ateneo Lady Eagles win their first-ever championship in the Shakey’s V-League. She scored a total of 24 points (18 attacks, 4 blocks, and 2 aces) despite suffering a leg cramp during the game.
“Heart Strong. Paulit ulit na sinasabi ni Coach Tai at ayon ang pinakita ng Lady Eagles”
10 years ago. Ateneo showed the true heart strong spirit by rallying from a 10-13 deficit to defeat Adamson 15-13.
🗓️: February 1, 2014
On this day 10 years ago, the Ateneo Lady Eagles fell short in UAAP 76 finals game 2, but Alyssa Valdez made sure they would give a good fight until the end by scoring crucial back-to-back service aces.
21-24 to 26-24
“Sanay na sanay lang talaga humabol ang Ateneo. Sanay na sabay sa adjustments. Sana na sanay humabol. Yan ang kwento ng buhay nila sa season na ‘to.”
“We live for the MOMENTS! Because what is life but a series of moments. Thank you Creamline Cool Smashers for giving me these immortal moments that I will forever cherish! Wishing this team the best of luck this season! I will always be your mama Fille”
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@FilleisFly
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Seven years ago today, the Ateneo Lady Eagles ended the first round of elimination with a victory over their archrivals, the DLSU Lady Spikers.
🗓️: March 4, 2017 (Season 79 ADMU vs DLSU R1)
9 years ago, the Ateneo Lady Eagles made history by sweeping the elimination round (14-0) and earning a thrice-to-beat advantage in the finals.
— February 18, 2015
a DECADE ago, the Ateneo Lady Eagles L made history by winning their first-ever UAAP volleyball championship. They defeated Adamson once, NU twice, and DLSU thrice in the finals to complete their Cinderella Run story. What a journey!
#GoForTheGloryAteneo
“Ateneo makes history once again becoming the second team in women’s volleyball history to sweep the elimination round and earn a thrice to beat advantage in the finals”
Jhoana Maraguinot scored the last 2 points to win the game. This is her first POG honor in the UAAP. 🫡💙
BDL made a comeback in this game after suffering a finger injury. She helped the team sweep the elimination round by scoring 11 points (7 attacks, 3 blocks, 1 ace).