Neighbors Ateneo and UP go for a follow-up to their four-set victories over San Beda and San Sebastian, respectively, as they switch rivals at resumption today (Friday) of the V-League Men’s Collegiate Championship at the Paco Arena in Manila.
A heavy five-game bill marks the third playdate of the return of the league where it all started with powerhouse National U launching its campaign against St. Benilde following a remarkable triumph over Cignal HD in the recent Spikers’ Turf finals.
The Bulldogs, led by Spikers’ Turf MVP Nicol Almendreas and best setter Joshua Retamar, face the Blazers who are coming off a four-set loss to the Adamson U side in last Sunday’s inaugurals of the league organized by Sports Vision and backed by Asics, Beyond Active Wear and Mikasa.
Gametime is at 10 a.m. in a Pool A match after the 8 a.m. opener between the Eagles and the Stags in Pool B action.
Ateneo held off San Beda, 25-19, 17-25, 25-15, 25-23, while UP thwarted SSC, 25-23, 31-33, 25-14, 25-23, last Sunday.
The Maroons and the Lions collide at 1 p.m., also in Pool B, while UST likewise kicks off its title drive against Arellano U, which lost to La Salle in four, at 1 p.m. in Pool A.
Far Eastern U and University of Perpetual Help System DALTA also try to launch their respective campaigns on a winning note as they mix it up in the 5 p.m. main game in Pool B play.
Alternating with the men’s league is the women’s competitions with Ateneo, St. Benilde, Adamson and UP all hurdling their initial assignments last Wednesday.
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