UAAP titlist Ateneo showed no sign of rust after the long break, drubbing College St. Benilde, 25-15, 25-19, 25-20, on Sunday to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the Shakey's V-League Season 11 First Conference at The Arena in San Juan City.
Alyssa Valdez uncorked 13 hits, 11 coming off attacks and two off service aces as the Lady Eagles nailed their third win in four outings.
The Loyola-based Lady Eagles join early Group A quarterfinalists Arellano University (4-1) and Adamson University (3-1).
The Lady Blazers, the NCAA runners up, fell to their second defeat in three outings.