The De La Salle Lady Spikers suffered another stinging defeat to the Ateneo Lady Eagles in Game 3 of their UAAP women's volleyball finals showdown on Wednesday.

The four-peat seeking Lady Spikers appeared headed to another title finish after winning the 3rd and 4th sets and leading in the fifth set, 13-12.

But Ateneo found its way back for a 16-15 lead before La Salle was called for a "double" violation, handing the game to the Lady Eagles.

The Lady Eagles and the Lady Spikers will again face off for a winner-takes-all Game 4 on Saturday.