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YTANG’S 30 LIFTS UP PAST NU IN FIVE-SET THRILLER

UNIVERSITY of the Philippines pulled off the biggest upset of the season, ending National University’s undefeated run in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament with a hard-fought 26-24, 23-25, 17-25, 25-23, 15-12 come-from-behind victory on Wednesday afternoon at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Reeling from a narrow five-set defeat to the Ateneo […]

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BELEN LEADS NU TO 8-0 RECORD IN UAAP SEASON 87

BELLA Belen and National University once again proved their mastery over De La Salle University, shaking off a second-set slip to claim a commanding 25-19, 22-25, 25-20, 25-18 victory and remain unbeaten in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament, Sunday evening at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. With her signature poise […]

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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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CAYETANO LAUDS ALAS PILIPINAS FOR PODIUM FINISH

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano encouraged the Philippine women’s national volleyball team, Alas Pilipinas, to remain persistent not only in their individual capabilities but also as a cohesive unit in order to foster the Filipinos’ love for athletics. “Whether your goal is to be a better person or a better player, if you have an advocacy […]