ATENEO de Manila University opened its UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball second-round campaign with a rousing 25-16, 25-18, 25-21 victory over University of the Philippines (UP) on Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Dan Nicolas and Tommy Castrodes attempted to put the Fighting Maroons on the board, closing within 16-18 in the third, but the Blue Eagles decided to end it in straight sets.