tiebreaker times

Kat Tolentino, Choco Mucho pillar, says Finals appearance much sweeter because of heartbreaks

December 12, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

Kat Tolentino has been with Choco Mucho since she entered the Premier Volleyball League in 2019, serving as one of the team’s founding players alongside Ateneo teammates Deanna Wong, Maddie Madayag, and Bea De Leon. It was a rough few years for the bunch, finishing fourth only twice in their four-year run with the Flying […]
The post Kat Tolentino, Choco Mucho pillar, says Finals appearance much sweeter because of heartbreaks appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Sisi Rondina unfazed by Choco Mucho’s record vs Creamline

December 12, 2023

Justin Valencia

It is Creamline versus Choco Mucho in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference Finals. History, however, is not on the side of Choco Mucho in the lopsided Rebisco Clasico rivalry. In nine total matchups between the Cool Smashers and the Flying Titans, Creamline is a perfect 9-0. In this conference, it was the Cool […]
The post Sisi Rondina unfazed by Choco Mucho’s record vs Creamline appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Deanna Wong turns emotional as Choco Mucho finally makes big dance

December 12, 2023

Justin Valencia

After two hours and 20 minutes of top-notch volleyball, Deanna Wong could not hold back her emotions. Her first instinct was to look for Jem Ferrer, who was celebrating her 32nd birthday. Once she found her, Wong gave her mentor a tight hug. Euphoria was in the air after Choco Mucho earned a historic first-ever […]
The post Deanna Wong turns emotional as Choco Mucho finally makes big dance appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

M5: AP.Bren takes down Geek Fam, arranges fated match with Onic

December 12, 2023

AP.Bren has forged the much-anticipated upper bracket finals head-to-head against Onic Esports after putting away Geek Fam ID, 3-1, in the upper bracket semi-finals of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage on Tuesday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Both AP.Bren and Onic will take a three-day break before they square-off on December […]
The post M5: AP.Bren takes down Geek Fam, arranges fated match with Onic appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

PVL: Choco Mucho vanquishes Cignal in thriller, sets up Rebisco Clasico finale

December 12, 2023

After a long and painful wait, Choco Mucho is heading to the finals of the Premier Volleyball League. For the first time since joining the league in 2019, the Flying Titans finally got the chance to compete for a title after taking down Cignal in four tight sets, 25-20, 23-25, 26-24, 25-23, in Game 3 […]
The post PVL: Choco Mucho vanquishes Cignal in thriller, sets up Rebisco Clasico finale appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

UC ekes past UV, moves closer to first CESAFI collegiate crown since 2012

December 12, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

CEBU CITY — University of Cebu slipped past defending champion University of the Visayas, 66-63, in Game One of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 collegiate basketball finals on Tuesday night at the packed Cebu Coliseum here. The thrilling victory gave the Webmasters a 1-0 series lead, and now they need […]
The post UC ekes past UV, moves closer to first CESAFI collegiate crown since 2012 appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

MobaZane believes pressure, lack of leadership in TOB led to M5 struggles

December 12, 2023

After an impressive third-place finish at the M3 World Championship, North American representatives playing in international tournaments went into a free fall. The Valley still had a respectable 5th-6th place finish during the M4 World Championship but The Ohio Brothers finished last in the group stage of the MLBB Southeast Asian Cup 2023 and the […]
The post MobaZane believes pressure, lack of leadership in TOB led to M5 struggles appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Kid Bomba after loss to Onic: ‘We’re not done yet’

December 12, 2023

A defiant Mathaios “Kid Bomba” Chatzilakos appeared in front of the media after Deus Vault lost 3-0 to Onic Esports in the upper bracket semi-finals of the M5 World Championship. Although admitting that their performance was far from what they had hoped for, Kid Bomba is positive that they can still fight back in the […]
The post Kid Bomba after loss to Onic: ‘We’re not done yet’ appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

PBA 3×3: Meralco escapes MCFASolver to cop Leg 1 title

December 12, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

Meralco ended a string of frustration as it finally secured a leg title in the PBA 3×3 on Tuesday at Ayala Malls Glorietta. Behind balanced scoring, the Bolts edged out guest team MCFASolver, 15-13, to claim the opener of Season 3 Third Conference for its first championship in almost a season. The last time Coach […]
The post PBA 3×3: Meralco escapes MCFASolver to cop Leg 1 title appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

M5: Vintage Kairi carries Onic to UB finals, sends Deus Vult to LB

December 12, 2023

Onic Esports leaned on the clutch retribution skills of Kairi “Kairi” Rayosdelsol to put away a pesky Deus Vult squad, emerging with a scintillating 3-0 sweep to punch their ticket to the upper bracket finals of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage on Tuesday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The Indonesian champions […]
The post M5: Vintage Kairi carries Onic to UB finals, sends Deus Vult to LB appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

UE fencers shine in Malaysia meet

December 12, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

University of the East high school fencers Nina Canlas and James Lim dominated their respective categories, while Red Warriors rookie Willa Galvez made a significant contribution in the 2nd Malaysia Fencing Federation Minime International Fencing Championship held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5 at the Tan Sri Hamzah Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Canlas, a […]
The post UE fencers shine in Malaysia meet appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

M5: See You Soon dominates Burmese Ghouls in LB playoff

December 11, 2023

Cambodian representatives See You Soon was an image of domination as they waylaid Burmese Ghoul en route to a 3-0 demolition in the lower bracket of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City on Monday. It was a tremendous bounce-back win for SYS after two consecutive losses at […]
The post M5: See You Soon dominates Burmese Ghouls in LB playoff appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

NU-Sta Elena sets up Spikers Turf final clash with Cignal

December 11, 2023

Justin Valencia

National U-Sta. Elena set up a winner-take-all date with Cignal after a convincing straight sets win against Japanese guest team Maruichi, 25-19, 25-20, 25-18, in the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, Monday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The one-off title bout will be on Friday, 5:30 p.m., at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in […]
The post NU-Sta Elena sets up Spikers Turf final clash with Cignal appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Lance Sabroso not wasting opportunity given by UE

December 11, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

A year ago, Lance Sabroso was studying at and playing for City of Bogo Science of Arts Academy in the CESAFI. The then-17 year old guard was facing Cebu’s finest, including Jared Bahay. However, his season ended in heartbreak after the Trailblazers could not overcome the Magis Eagles in the finals. But another opportunity opened […]
The post Lance Sabroso not wasting opportunity given by UE appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

CESAFI: UV moves on cusp of ending Bahay, SHS reign

December 11, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

CEBU CITY — University of the Visayas is now just a win away from capturing the high school basketball championship in the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. Season 23, upending reigning champion Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in Game One of the best-of-three finals, 62-54, on Monday at the Cebu Coliseum here. High-energy forward […]
The post CESAFI: UV moves on cusp of ending Bahay, SHS reign appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Collins Akowe not satisfied after breaking boys’ record: ‘My goal is to break the UAAP record’

December 11, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Collins Akowe continues to dominate the UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Basketball Tournament. On Saturday, the 6-foot-10 Nigerian big man hauled down 29 rebounds in National University Nazareth School’s 84-76 win over University of the Philippines Integrated School to maintain solo second. Akowe’s rebounding total is a tournament-record, breaking Justine Baltazar’s 27 in the Bullpups’ 78-58 […]
The post Collins Akowe not satisfied after breaking boys’ record: ‘My goal is to break the UAAP record’ appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

UAAP 86 HSVB: FEU-D, UST dump foes, keep pace with Adamson in girls’ volley

December 11, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

By: Justine Anne Gaerlan Far Eastern University-Diliman withstood a tough De La Salle-Zobel stand in the third set to secure a 25-16, 25-14, 24-26, 25-8 victory, while University of Santo Tomas overwhelmed Ateneo, 25-9, 25-11, 25-9, to stay within reach of leader Adamson University in the UAAP Season 86 High School Girls’ Volleyball Tournament on […]
The post UAAP 86 HSVB: FEU-D, UST dump foes, keep pace with Adamson in girls’ volley appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Cignal punches first ticket in Spikers Turf Invitational Final

December 11, 2023

Justin Valencia

Cignal claimed the first Final ticket in the inaugural Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after trouncing Perpetual-Kinto Tyres in straight sets, 25-15, 25-23, 25-19, Monday at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The HD Spikers now carry a spotless 3-0 record in the semifinals, all via sweeps, making all the other four teams unable to reach […]
The post Cignal punches first ticket in Spikers Turf Invitational Final appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

M5: Blacklist avenges group stage loss, eliminates Fire Flux

December 11, 2023

Blacklist International successfully avenged their group stage loss at the hands of Fire Flux Esports after taking a commanding 3-1 sweep in the lower bracket of the M5 World Championship Knockout Stage at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The M3 world champions will face the loser in the upper bracket match between AP.Bren […]
The post M5: Blacklist avenges group stage loss, eliminates Fire Flux appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Aboy, Nanael think PH MLBB server is much more ‘competitive’ than Indo server

December 11, 2023

Members of the Geek Fam ID squad playing in the M5 World Championship have finally spoken. And they believe that the Philippine server is much more competitive than the Indonesian server. “I think ranked games are more competitive here in PH than in Indonesia. You can practice more here,” said midlaner Valent “Aboy” Putra when […]
The post Aboy, Nanael think PH MLBB server is much more ‘competitive’ than Indo server appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

NLEX promotes Dulatre as governor, signs rookies Valdez, Nermal

December 5, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

NLEX made significant moves over the past few days. The Road Warriors earlier promoted Ronald Dulatre as Team Governor, replacing Rod Franco after the latter’s retirement from the company. Franco remains the company’s consultant. With a remarkable 23-year tenure at NLEX, Dulatre’s wealth of experience and dedication to the team positions him as an invaluable […]
The post NLEX promotes Dulatre as governor, signs rookies Valdez, Nermal appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Here’s what could make the ST2 better than its predecessor

December 5, 2023

A striking feature in the second iteration of Scottie Thompson’s signature shoe with World Balance is the woven jacquard knit used in the upper. According to the Filipino sports brand, it was “thoughtfully crafted to incorporate traditional Filipino patterns and embodies Thompson’s roots.” But it’s not only for aesthetic purposes. Thompson shared that he personally […]
The post Here’s what could make the ST2 better than its predecessor appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

M5: Blacklist survives tight encounter vs Team SMG, nears playoffs

December 4, 2023

M-series rookie Kenneth “Yue” Tadeo played like a veteran as he led Blacklist International to a clutch 2-1 win over Team SMG for their second victory in as many matches in the M5 World Championship Group Stage on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. The Tier One-backed squad improved to 2-0 and […]
The post M5: Blacklist survives tight encounter vs Team SMG, nears playoffs appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

M5: Geek Fam, See You Soon score sweeps in Day 3

December 4, 2023

Two teams, each featuring a pair of Filipino imports, emerged victorious in their respective matches during Day 3 of the M5 World Championship Group Stage. Indonesia’s Geek Fam ID and Cambodia’s See You Soon secured sweeps on Monday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. Filipino imports Michael “MP the King” Endino and Clarense […]
The post M5: Geek Fam, See You Soon score sweeps in Day 3 appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Nxled’s first conference run exceeded Minowa’s expectations

December 4, 2023

Japanese head coach Taka Minowa was left in awe by the tenacity displayed by the newly-formed Nxled squad throughout the Premier Volleyball League Second All-Filipino Conference. Minowa admitted that the Chameleons exceeded his expectations after winning four games in their maiden stint, revealing that he thought the team could only win a game or two […]
The post Nxled’s first conference run exceeded Minowa’s expectations appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Rise of Nygel Gonzales, Jomel Puno proves that Red Lions 1 to 18 can deliver

December 4, 2023

After scoring a career-high 28 points in the most significant game of his career up to that point and keeping San Beda University’s hopes of returning to the finals alive, Jacob Cortez issued a warning to their opponents, Lyceum of the Philippines University. “Kung ifo-focus nila sa akin [yung depensa] feel ko disadvantage iyon, kasi […]
The post Rise of Nygel Gonzales, Jomel Puno proves that Red Lions 1 to 18 can deliver appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Saudi Arabia’s Tarzan puts medical career on hold to pursue M5 greatness

December 4, 2023

Triple Esports team captain Mohammed “Tarzan” Kharabah is proving to the world that academic greatness and passion can be pursued together with the right time management. While enrolled as a medical student in Saudi Arabia, he has become one of the most prominent esports personalities in the Middle East after leading his country to a […]
The post Saudi Arabia’s Tarzan puts medical career on hold to pursue M5 greatness appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

MPtheKing on Bigetron Sons: ‘They still have so many things to catch up with’

December 4, 2023

When asked to comment on the performance of the Brazilian representative Bigetron Sons, who suffered their second straight loss via a sweep at the hands of See You Soon, Filipino Import Michael “MPtheKing” Endino had a harsh assessment of their rivals. “It all boils down to the mechanics and chemistry of the players. They still […]
The post MPtheKing on Bigetron Sons: ‘They still have so many things to catch up with’ appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Kai Ballungay forgoes final year in Ateneo

December 4, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Kai Ballungay has bid farewell to Ateneo de Manila University. The 6-foot-7 forward has decided to move on from the amateur ranks, preparing to enter the professional level on Monday. As a goodbye, he penned a heartfelt letter to the school. “With strong feelings of excitement, I wish to share that I will be embarking […]
The post Kai Ballungay forgoes final year in Ateneo appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Iloilo homecoming boosts Ogunsanya’s morale ahead of semis

December 4, 2023

Aduke Ogunsanya, hailing from Dumangas, Iloilo, expressed her utmost gratitude to her fellow Ilonggos after they swarmed the University of San Agustin Gymnasium to support the PVL on Tour last Saturday. Despite the humid atmosphere inside the venue due to the lack of air conditioning, the fans waved their fans to combat the heat. Moreover, […]
The post Iloilo homecoming boosts Ogunsanya’s morale ahead of semis appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Scottie Thompson sidelined for 2-3 weeks with swollen knee

December 3, 2023

Scottie Thompson is set to miss 2-3 weeks of Ginebra’s PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign due to a swollen left knee. Head coach Tim Cone bared as much after the Kings played without the former PBA MVP in their 110-99 victory over Terrafirma on Sunday night. Thompson joined the team at the Philsports Arena […]
The post Scottie Thompson sidelined for 2-3 weeks with swollen knee appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

M5: Blacklist emerges victorious in debut match against RRQ Akira

December 3, 2023

Despite parading three M-series rookies, Blacklist International scored a dominant 2-0 sweep of RRQ Akira to open their M5 World Championship campaign on Sunday at the EVM Convention Center in Quezon City. This is Blacklist’s third-straight M-series appearance and the first-time without the popular V33Wise duo. Edward (Edith) opened the series in style as he […]
The post M5: Blacklist emerges victorious in debut match against RRQ Akira appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

More Than Basketball: LA Tenorio hopes to inspire after triumph over cancer

December 3, 2023

LA Tenorio hopes to have inspired others following his much-awaited PBA return on Sunday night after several months of battling and beating cancer. The 39-year-old played his first game back when Ginebra took on Terrafirma and offered that coming back wasn’t totally about basketball, but to show as well that anyone going through the same […]
The post More Than Basketball: LA Tenorio hopes to inspire after triumph over cancer appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Spikers Turf: NU-Sta Elena repulses Navy, completes semis cast

December 3, 2023

Tiebreaker Times

Sta. Elena-National U emerged on top in a thrilling battle of power and nerves in the third set, then wore down Navy in the fourth to secure a 25-23, 22-25, 28-26, 25-17 victory, completing the semifinal cast in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila on Sunday night. The Pool A […]
The post Spikers Turf: NU-Sta Elena repulses Navy, completes semis cast appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Ef Escandor not letting Game 2 performance get in way of championship aspirations

December 3, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

When the De La Salle University faithful hoped and prayed for a hero before Game Two of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament finals, they probably did not expect Francis Escandor to rise to the occasion and lead the Green Archers to victory. Escado dropped 14 points behind 4-of-5 shooting from deep as La […]
The post Ef Escandor not letting Game 2 performance get in way of championship aspirations appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

La Salle practices got heated trying to emulate UP’s physicality, bares Joshua David

December 3, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

De La Salle University basically got manhandled in Game One of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals by University of the Philippines. They got out-rebounded, out-hustled, and, even, out-witted by the Fighting Maroons en route to the most lopsided Finals game in the Final Four era. To match UP’s physicality, La Salle had to […]
The post La Salle practices got heated trying to emulate UP’s physicality, bares Joshua David appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

Topex never lost faith in Nelle despite rough shooting: ‘Evan is one of our leaders’

December 3, 2023

Justin Valencia

Evan Nelle had a bad shooting night in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals but that did not mean that he had a bad game. The graduating senior was a woeful 2-of-12 from the field, missing his first 10 shots, to tally just four points. However, he still managed to put […]
The post Topex never lost faith in Nelle despite rough shooting: ‘Evan is one of our leaders’ appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.

No excuses from Gold after blowout Game 2: ‘We’re gonna look inside us’

December 3, 2023

After being on the positive end of the most lopsided finals victory in UAAP Finals history in the Final Four era, Iskos and Iskas flocked to the SMART Araneta Coliseum in droves, expecting the Fighting Maroons to seal another championship for Diliman. However, those fans were dealt the wrong end of another blowout as a […]
The post No excuses from Gold after blowout Game 2: ‘We’re gonna look inside us’ appeared first on Tiebreaker Times.