Buena, De Guzman join forces to hand Ateneo’s breakthrough win in UAAP Season 87 women’s volley

The Manila Times

Buena, De Guzman join forces to hand Ateneo’s breakthrough win in UAAP Season 87 women’s volley  Wing spikers Sobe Buena and Lyann De Guzman joined hands to power the Ateneo Blue Eagles to their 25-18, 25-22, 25-18 breakthrough win at UP Fighting Maroons' expense in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on February 23, 2025.  Buena pumped a game-high 17 points  including the cross court clincher to lead the Blue Eagles, who snapped a two-game skid and ended the Maroons' two-game winning start to the season.  De Guzman also came through and banged 14 points in the second frame.  VIDEO BY NIEL VICTOR MASOY  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe   Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net     Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook   Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram   Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter   DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion     Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Sign up to our newsletters: https://tmt.ph/newsletters    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify   Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts   Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic   Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  #themanilatimes  #philippines #tmtnews  #sports

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00:00So you made it in the first two games, but now you were given a longer playing time, you took full advantage of it, what can you say about your game today?

00:10I think I just tried to make the most out of this game because I wasn't able to help my teammates in those first two games.

00:18So my mindset going into this game was really just to give my all and really be able to be a good teammate to all of my teammates.

00:25We all worked really really hard in training and we all really sacrificed a lot to be here.

00:30So I think I just wanted to make the best out of everything we sacrificed and just play my game.

00:35So with your injured teammates, how motivated are you to continue to put your 5k for the rest of the tournament in your push to win the final?

00:45I think we're really very motivated, like now more so even.

00:49Because as I said, we're not just playing for ourselves, we're also playing for the Ateneo community, we're playing for Zel and JLo.

00:55And I think that's really something that we can get our strength from.

00:58That's really something that we can keep working hard towards.

01:02Is to just try to make the final four and help each other along the way.

01:06Are you satisfied that you were able to get a win this year?

01:10Of course, with all the sacrifices we made this past pre-market, we're really happy because we were able to get a win this season.

01:19And I hope this will boost our confidence and we'll be able to work on what we need to improve in our skills.

01:26Since we know that we can really give during the game.

01:30Stepping outside of skills, you have a sports psychologist inside the team and that's important in the mental aspect.

01:36How has that helped you, especially with all the unexpected things that happened this year?

01:42Actually, I'm very thankful to Ma'am Juju and Coach Cam because they were there to help us manage our emotions.

01:50And they were also there when we needed to open up, when we were having a hard time in certain aspects.

01:55They were there to listen and to help us get the fees that we needed.

01:59And you said that you had negative emotions, but now of course you're positive that you got a win.

02:05How can you not be happy with what happened and forget to get ready for the next moments?

02:12Coach said that we're one game at a time.

02:16And of course, after this, we need to focus on the next game since we have a week to prepare.

02:22And of course, we need to bring what we learned from this game to the next game.

02:28And we'll be able to improve on what we need to improve.

02:30What can you say to the Ateneo community so far this season?

02:34Especially that they're really showing up for the team regardless of what's happening.

02:38We're really thankful to the Ateneo community because their support is amazing.

02:44And they're not the only ones supporting us, even if we lose or win, we're still there.

02:50So we're really thankful.

02:52Lian, this season, out of all the players, there are more eyes on you than being a senior.

02:58But how are you handling the brunt of those expectations, particularly for this season?

03:03Of course, as a senior, and also last year, there's pressure.

03:09It won't go away.

03:10But I also talked to myself that I can't put everything on me.

03:14Because my teammates are there to help me.

03:16And we all contribute.

03:18This isn't a one-man show.

03:21We're not star players, but what I want to call our team is a star team.

03:28Because when we're together, our team is really strong.

03:31And all throughout, the former Ateneo players, like from Vani to Eliza,

03:36their support is amazing.

03:38So how do you use that support, even during trainings or during games,

03:42that they're still rooting for you guys?

03:45Of course, we're very happy.

03:46Because they're still there, no matter what happens.

03:48Win or lose.

03:49And we know, even if they don't get to watch our busy schedules,

03:53they're still there to support us.

03:56Right?

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