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UP SURVIVES NITURA’S 38 POINTS IN FIVE-SET THRILLER

University of the Philippines withstood Shaina Nitura’s UAAP women’s volleyball tournament record 38 points, escaping Adamson University 25-15, 15-25, 24-26, 25-22, 15-10, to close the Season 87 first round on a high note at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.  Although Nitura went for a new league scoring mark, it was Irah Jaboneta who stole […]

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NU REMAINS UNBEATEN AFTER SWEEPING UP IN UAAP 87

National University secured its fifth straight win at the expense of University of the Philippines, 25-13, 25-23, 25-22, to stay unscathed in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Sunday. The Lady Bulldogs now hold a spotless 5-0 record atop the eight-team field. They will […]

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UST DOMINATES UP IN FOUR SETS TO EXTEND WINNING STREAK

University of Santo Tomas shook off a third frame setback with a commanding fourth to finish University of the Philippines, 25-11, 25-23, 23-25, 25-12, and extend its winning run to four matches in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.  The Golden Tigresses solidified their hold […]

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LA SALLE BOUNCES BACK WITH BIG WIN OVER UP IN UAAP SEASON 87

De La Salle University rediscovered its winning ways with a 25-22, 24-26, 25-18, 25-17 decision over University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday. Coming off a five-set loss to the UST Golden Tigresses, the Lady Spikers rebounded and […]

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BLUE EAGLES DOMINATE UP, END LOSING STREAK IN UAAP SEASON 87

Sobe Buena made a resounding season debut, providing the spark 12-strong Ateneo de Manila University needed to sweep University of the Philippines, 25-18, 25-22, 25-18, and secure its first victory in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. After missing Ateneo’s first two games […]

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UP FIGHTING MAROONS STUN FEU, STAY UNDEFEATED IN UAAP SEASON 87

UNIVERSITY of the Philippines dug deep in the fourth, overcoming a 7-14 hole to complete the stunner over Far Eastern University, 23-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-23, and eclipse last year’s one-win effort in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Wednesday.  Led by Jaz Ellarina’s infectious energy, […]

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UP HOMEGROWN TORCULAS GOES TO NCAA

Aldous Torculas is taking his talents outside Diliman for the first time in six years, eager to extend the UP Fight away from home. The Jr. Maroon-turned-Fighting Maroon has opted to forego his remaining playing years in maroon-and-green to suit up in the NCAA, where he will bring his valuable championship experience and versatile skill […]

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FIGHTING MAROONS CLAIM UAAP SEASON 87 CHAMPIONSHIP

In a grueling war of attrition that went the distance, University of the Philippines showcased its unwavering commitment and perseverance amidst all the drama, distractions, and challenges. The Fighting Maroons refused to settle for second place this time, claiming the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Championship by dethroning the De La Salle University Green […]

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LA SALLE FORCES DECISIVE GAME 3 WITH THRILLING WIN OVER UP

BACK-TO-BACK MVP Kevin Quiambao delivered a stellar fourth-quarter performance, while Mike Phillips showcased unwavering tenacity all night, propelling De La Salle to a thrilling 76-75 victory over the University of the Philippines in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Basketball Finals. The win, witnessed by 17,112 roaring fans at the SM Mall of […]

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UP FIGHTING MAROONS ONE GAME AWAY FROM UAAP GLORY

UNIVERSITY of the Philippines is on the verge of reclaiming the UAAP men’s basketball title for a fourth straight season. The Fighting Maroons though failed close it out in the last two Finals and are hoping to get the job done this time. UP mounted a fourth-quarter surge to take down defending champion La Salle, […]