AT A GLANCE
And in the Lady Spikers’ 25-22, 25-13, 25-23 romp of University of the East Lady Warriors at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, April 5, Santos was indeed locked and loaded as she delivered well in her longest playing time in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.
Filipino-American hitter Jillian Santos is always ready whenever De La Salle University head coach Ramil de Jesus calls her name.
And in the Lady Spikers’ 25-22, 25-13, 25-23 romp of University of the East Lady Warriors at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, April 5, Santos was indeed locked and loaded as she delivered well in her longest playing time in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.
“I’m grateful I have a lot of experience in playing volleyball, and I think I’ve been in my adjustment process, adapting the system of play,” said the 22-year-old Santos who tallied six points with four excellent digs and four excellent receptions to complement another superb performance from Angel Canino and Shevana Laput for La Salle.
“And I think the thing that keeps me going are my teammates, first and foremost, and I have my full trust in my coaches,” she added. “We’ve been working hard everyday, in and out of the gym.”
Despite a limited time on the floor, the former University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) player just kept herself laser-focused on her mission of helping La Salle in any possible ways.
“At the end of the day, whenever I’m needed, I hope I’ll be able to contribute to the team and help further their success,” continued Santos, who has two remaining eligible years in the UAAP.
Before suiting up for the Taft-based squad, Santos suited up for National University and UST in UAAP juniors.
In the collegiate ranks, Santos was initially part of the Ateneo Blue Eagles in Season 84, but wasn’t able to see action and was forced to transfer to UIC.
Meanwhile, La Salle jumped to second spot thanks to its three consecutive wins which hiked its slate to 8-3.
