PASAY CITY, Philippines — The De La Salle University Lady Spikers maintained their unbeaten run in UAAP Season 88 on Sunday, February 22, 2026, delivering a clinical sweep of the UST Golden Tigresses at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Led by team captain Shevana Laput, the Lady Spikers dominated the first two sets before fending off a late Tigress surge in the third to finish the match at 25-14, 25-15, 26-24.
Match Highlights:
- Laput’s Leadership: The Filipino-Australian spiker notched 21 points (17 kills, 4 blocks). With UST reaching set point in the third, Laput delivered two consecutive blocks and a game-winning drop to seal the victory.
- Supportive Firepower: Angel Canino added 13 points, while rookie setter Eshana Nunag orchestrated the offense with 16 excellent sets.
- UST Struggles: Despite a spark from Xyza Gula in the third set, the Tigresses fell to a 0-2 start for the season.
- Unbeaten Streak: This marks La Salle’s second straight-set win of the season, following their victory over FEU last week.
UP Maroons Snap Rivalry Losing Streak
In the second match of the day, the UP Fighting Maroons pulled off a massive comeback to defeat the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the “Battle of Katipunan.”
After trailing by two sets, the Maroons willed themselves to a 17-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 16-14 victory.
- Ending the Drought: This was UP’s first win against Ateneo since 2018 (Season 80).
- Ytang’s Stand: Graduating middle blocker Niña Ytang led the charge with 15 points.
- Unbeaten Clash: The victory sets up a high-stakes battle of undefeated teams as UP (2-0) faces La Salle (2-0) on Wednesday, February 25.