UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball: Angel Canino’s Determination
Reigning UAAP women’s volleyball MVP Angel Canino was near-inconsolable after the La Salle Lady Spikers were booted out of their Season 86 title retention bid by the UST Golden Tigresses in a five-set classic last Sunday, May 5. Still feeling the effects of her freak forearm injury that dented her late-season run, the sophomore spiker gave her all with 14 points, but was clearly still far from the lethal weapon that made her only the second-ever rookie MVP in modern UAAP history.
Angel Canino’s Response
Hours after the final buzzer, reporters caught up with an already-lively Canino, who granted her first interview since being involved in a non-volleyball accident during Holy Week. “Of course, what happened to us was really saddening, but we will not stop here,” said a smiling Canino in Filipino. “It serves as motivation for all of us.”
La Salle’s Season 86 Journey
Despite losing momentum due to Canino’s injury and a subsequent shoulder blow to role player Baby Jyne Soreño, La Salle still fought and hobbled to the Final Four as the third seed with an 11-3 record. However, the valiant Lady Spikers met their end at the hands of rolling UST.
Looking Forward to Season 87
Although La Salle’s title defense came to a halt, Canino was nonetheless grateful for the support she and her team continue to get, and now looks forward to a Season 87 redemption campaign. “The support really makes us happy because despite all the wins and losses, they were there for us,” she said. “It’s so overwhelming. I know we love them very, very much, and they love us back.”
