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Alinsunurin braces for tough challenge in NU’s title defense

February 12, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Three-time defending champion National University will enter the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament aware of the stronger and better field of competition. Achieving a repeat of the Bulldogs’ 16-game sweep of Season 85 will be much harder. NU will also aim to continue its 34-game winning streak in the league, dating back to its […]
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Brownlee is my comfort blanket – Cone

February 12, 2024
News
 Tempo Desk
By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA     Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone finally found some comfort now that naturalized player Justin Brownlee is back with the squad as they set their sights on the Asia Cup qualifiers on Feb. 22 and 25. “For me personally, J...
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Shaina Nitura becomes first Adamson Falcon to win UAAP Girls’ MVP

February 12, 2024
News
 Tiebreaker Times
By: Justine Anne Gaerlan Adamson University secured its first UAAP High School Girls’ Volleyball top athlete plum. The Lady Baby Falcons’ Shaina Nitura was hailed as the MVP of UAAP Season 86 on Monday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. The 19-year-old outside spiker secured the top individual award of the season with a stellar performance […]
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CEU survives scare; PCU-D tops elims

February 12, 2024
News
 Tempo Desk
Games Thursday (Paco Arena, Manila) 12 noon – MCU vs OC 2 p.m. – LPU-B vs UB   Centro Escolar University was held scoreless in the last four minutes but held on to beat Lyceum of the Philippines University, 72-69, in the Universities and Colleges ...
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Jeffe Gallego steers NUNS past UE to claim UAAP Boys’ Volleyball crown

February 12, 2024
News
 Aeron Paul Valderrama
After ceding the title for a single season, National University Nazareth School reclaimed the UAAP High School Boys’ Volleyball title on Monday. The Bullpups denied the University of the East Junior Red Warriors in four thrilling sets, 20-25, 25-16, 27-25, 25-21, to take the winner-take-all Game 3 of the Finals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre. […]
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Mars Alba thrives in healthy setter competition in Choco Mucho

February 12, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
It appears that Mars Alba had no problems adjusting to her new team. According to the young setter, she found striking similarities between Choco Mucho head coach Dante Alinsunurin and her college coach Ramil De Jesus, which greatly helped her transition to the Flying Titans. “Naaalala ko si Coach Ramil (De Jesus) sa kaniya kasi […]
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Roma Mae Doromal focused on growth, enjoyment under Sergio Veloso

February 12, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Ateneo de Manila University is ushering in a new era for the upcoming UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Firstly, the Blue Eagles will welcome a new head coach, Sergio Veloso, who replaces Oliver Almadro. Secondly, the team will shift its focus towards youth, growth, and development, with last year’s leaders Faith Nisperos and Vanie […]
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Shevana Laput takes on a pivotal role in sophomore year for DLSU

February 12, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Shevana Laput started as a seldom-used bench player for De La Salle University in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament last year before playing her way to fame and glory. In the upcoming Season 86 tournament – which starts this Saturday, Feb. 17 – Lady Spikers lead deputy Noel Orcullo revealed that Laput will […]
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Jorelle Singh expresses gratitude to Capital1 for second chance

February 12, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
After nearly three years, Jorelle Singh will finally have the opportunity to showcase her skills anew in the Premier Volleyball League. Singh, a product of National University, last played in the country’s premier women’s volleyball league during the 2021 PVL Open Conference in the Bacarra, Ilocos Norte bubble. She was eventually left unsigned before joining […]
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Magnolia blocks out Abueva controversy: ‘Tinanggal namin ‘yung distractions’

February 7, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
It’s all about tuning out the noise for Magnolia. Head coach Chito Victolero said that the recent controversy involving Calvin Abueva hardly bothered the Hotshots as their focus was solely on preparing for Game 3 of the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Finals. In fact, it wasn’t even talked about amongst themselves. “Sa totoo lang, […]
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PBA: Balanced effort vs San Miguel puts Magnolia in series

February 7, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
Magnolia prevented itself from falling into a more precarious position in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Finals following a 88-80 Game 3 win over San Miguel, Wednesday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Having moved on from the 24-point beating they absorbed three nights ago, the Hotshots took control early before Aris Dionisio and […]
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Adamson shocks Akari in 5, clinches Akari Cup

February 7, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
Adamson University just scored a massive boost ahead of its UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball Tournament campaign. The Lady Falcons showed maturity beyond years, stunning professional club Akari, 25-19, 29-27, 21-25, 23-25, 15-9 to take home the inaugural Akari Cup, Wednesday at the Adamson Gym. After losing the first two sets, the Eli Soyud-led Chargers […]
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