Ateneo-Motolite bested Iriga-Navy, 25-19, 29-27, 25-14, on Saturday in the Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at The Arena in San Juan City.
Kat Tolentino pumped in 14 points highlighted by 10 kills for the Lady Eagles, who clinched their third straight victory in four outings to tie with the Creamline Cool Smashers and the Pocari Sweat-Air Force Lady Warriors at second.
Maddie Madayag and Bea De Leon also combined for 14 points as Ateneo-Motolite overcame Iriga-Navy’s strong serves.
Joanne Bunag and Grazielle Bombita teamed up in a losing effort for the Lady Oragons, who absorbed their sixth straight defeat.
In the other game, PetroGazz finished the first-round eliminations on a bright note with a 25-17, 25-20, 25-13 triumph over luckless Adamson-Akari. (Kristel Satumbaga)
