UP women's volleyball team seeks growth after losses

The University of the Philippines (UP) women's volleyball team is focusing on improvement this season. They started with two wins but then faced a tough stretch, losing four matches in a row. This left them close to qualifying for the Final Four but not quite there. Rookie coach Benson Bocboc believes that what matters is how the team responds to challenges. Bocboc mentioned that the losses happened while the team was still finding its rhythm. Recently, they showed signs of progress by winning a challenging five-set match against Adamson. Key players like Joan Monares, Niña Ytang, and Irah Jaboneta played important roles in this win. The Ateneo Blue Eagles are also facing difficulties. Injuries have affected their key players, pushing seniors AC Miner and Lyann de Guzman to take on more responsibility. Despite the struggles, their new coach, Sergio Veloso, is determined to keep the team fighting for every point. He believes that every match is crucial as they aim to stay competitive in the league.