Eya Laure is one of the most-anticipated rookies, given the circumstances that kept her from immediately jumping to the senior’s division two years ago.
While many expect her to already play beyond her rookie status, the University of Santo Tomas lifer urges fans to temper their expectations.
“Maraming nage-expect, pero tao pa rin ako. Rookie pa rin ako.
“Hindi ko naman siyempre kayang ulit-ulitin ‘yung seventeen points kasi tao rin ako. Rookie din ako. Naga-adjust din ako sa level laro dito sa seniors,” expressed the 19-year-old spiker.
Laure was slow to produce in UST’s second outing, struggling early against the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles. The 5-foot-10 spiker finished with 12 points, but it was not enough to get the Tigresses past Ateneo.
“Parang ang dami ko kasing nababasa na kaya kong maging consistent kaso ‘yun pa nga ang hinahanap ko sa laro ko.”
For now, Laure is still wading her way through the UAAP Women’s Volleyball division. She wants to eventually find her fire on the court.
“Siguro, ‘yung swag,” Laure replied when asked about what was missing in her game.
“Hindi swag sa kalaban, pero confidence sa sarili ko na nadadala ko ‘yung teammates ko. Nangingitaan ko na ‘yung mga teammates ko, pati kalaban ko.”
