Laput status versus Eagles uncertain

MANILA, Philippines —  Shevana Laput’s availability is still up in the air as La Salle gears up for a much-awaited rivalry match against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball this Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The 6-foot-2 spiker missed the Lady Spikers’ easy win against the UP Fighting Maroons on Wednesday due to an undisclosed illness, and the team is still awaiting the go-signal for her return.

“Si Shevana ay may sakit lang ngayon. Hihintayin pa namin ‘yung findings ng doctor kung okay siya next game,” said coach Ramil de Jesus ahead of the big clash against the Blue Eagles.

Laput, sister of PBA player James from Magnolia, has stamped her class as the early MVP contender with a league-best average of 22.5 points in La Salle’s first two wins against Far Eastern U and Santo Tomas before being sidelined.

Without her, La Salle still took care of business by scoring a 25-12, 25-15, 25-19 romp over erstwhile unbeaten UP with former MVP Angel Canino and middle blocker Amie Provido leading the way alongside newbies Shane Reterta and Mikee Santos.