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Ateneo, MMC spikers score

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September 1, 2009 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - Ateneo de Manila University made short work of Manuel Luis Quezon University, 25-17, 25-22, 25-17, while host Metro Manila College outlasted Centro Escolar University, 25-16, 20-25, 25-19, 25-19, to keep their hopes alive in the fourth Miranda Cup invitational men’s and women’s volleyball championships at the MMC covered court in Novaliches, Quezon City.

The Eagles played steadily to beat the Stallions in a three-set duel and boosted their chances with their fourth win in five tries.

ATENEO

CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY

MANILA UNIVERSITY

MANUEL LUIS

METRO MANILA COLLEGE

MIRANDA CUP

NOVALICHES

QUEZON CITY

QUEZON UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY
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