Ateneo put one over arch rival La Salle in their spirited duel for a semifinal berth, carving out a 25-23, 25-17, 27-25 victory in the third game to join National U and Perpetual Help in the Final Four of the 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday.
Abai Llenos took charge in the extended third set, scoring the last two points to boot out the Green Spikers from the semis race. He finished with a game-high 21 points on 17 attacks, three kill blocks and an ace.
James Licauco produced 17 excellent sets while Lance De Castro came through with 15 excellent digs and 13 excellent receptions.
“Yung first part ng first set medyo disappointing kasi most of the points na nakuha ng La Salle came from our errors. Sobrang dami. Pero medyo thankful naman ako na yung mga ginamit namin sa bench nag-step up talaga,” said Ateneo head coach Timmy Sto. Tomas.
JM Ronquillo led the way for La Salle with 18 points and six digs while Noel Kampton finished with 12 points.
The Eagles will face the winner of UST-FEU duel being played at presstime.
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