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  • UST Golden Tigresses knocks out FEU Lady Tamaraws to seal Final Four cast 

    UST Golden Tigresses knocks out FEU Lady Tamaraws to seal Final Four cast 

    When the pressure peaked and elimination loomed, the championship pedigree of University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses surfaced once again.


    The Golden Tigresses carved out a hard-earned 16-25, 25-20, 25-18, 25-16 victory over Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws in their do-or-die playoff clash on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, securing the final spot in the UAAP Season 88 Final Four and extending their streak to six consecutive semifinal appearances.

     

    FEU struck first, stealing the opening set and briefly threatening to extend UST’s season. But once the Tigresses found their rhythm, the match shifted sharply in their favor as they controlled the next three frames with improved defense and a steadier offensive flow.

     

    Leading the turnaround was Angge Poyos, who delivered a commanding all-around performance with 26 points built on 22 attacks and four blocks, alongside seven excellent receptions and five digs. 

     

    Her timely scoring and defensive presence anchored UST’s recovery after a disappointing reverse sweep loss to defending champion National University just days earlier.

     

    “Sobrang saya lang din talaga kasi pinaghandaan namin ‘tong game na ‘to. Masakit man yung pagkatalo namin nung last Wednesday pero nag move-on kaagad kami, talagang tinrabaho namin, and yung effort ng bawa’t isa talaga nakita naman…Grateful na nakuha namin yung panalo today and sana magtuloy-tuloy na sa Final Four,” Poyos, Season 86 Rookie of the Year said.

     

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    The support cast also stepped up in a balanced team effort. Reg Jurado added 11 points and 12 digs, while Xyza Gula contributed nine points with steady floor defense of 11 digs and seven receptions. 

     

    Meanwhile, setter Cassie Carballo kept the offense steady with 21 excellent sets, two points, and seven digs, ensuring UST maintained control in the latter stages of the match.

     

    Captain Detdet Pepito once again provided defensive stability, tallying 15-of-17 excellent receptions and 18 digs out of 27 attempts.

     

    “Alam naman nating ngayong season, sobrang unpredictable — lahat kayang manalo. Grateful lang ako sa coaches na grabe yung tiyaga sa amin, at saka sa teammates ko na iniyakan ko kagabi pa lang na, please ayaw ko pang mag pro,” Pepito said.

     

    With the win, UST now shifts its focus to a stepladder showdown against third-seeded Adamson University on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. 

     

    A victory would send them to face defending champion National University, with the winner earning a Finals clash against unbeaten La Salle in a best-of-three championship series.

     

    For FEU, the defeat marked the end of its campaign in fifth place, missing the Final Four for the first time in two seasons. Gerzel Petallo led the Lady Tamaraws with 14 points, while Tin Ubaldo closed her collegiate stint with 15 excellent sets in her final game.

     

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  • PVL: Universities That Produced the Most Players in the League this Conference 

    PVL: Universities That Produced the Most Players in the League this Conference 

    The Premier Volleyball League isn’t just a battleground for the country’s best—it has become a reflection of where they were built.

     

    And in 2026, one thing is unmistakable: the UAAP remains the league’s most powerful talent engine.

     

    Across all 10 teams in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, the fingerprints of UAAP programs are everywhere. From star scorers to defensive anchors, from seasoned veterans to rising standouts, the collegiate league continues to dictate the rhythm of the professional game.

     

    At the center of it all is De La Salle Lady Spikers—not just producing talent, but sustaining a system that keeps feeding the pro ranks year after year.

     

    Built on a foundation shaped by Ramil de Jesus and his 12 championships, La Salle’s presence in the PVL goes beyond numbers. It’s about continuity. From established names like Dawn Macandili-Catindig, Ara Galang, and Kim Fajardo, Mika Reyes, and Kianna Dy to the next wave featuring Erika Santos and Alas standouts in Fifi Sharma, Julia Coronel, and Thea Gagate, the program continues to reload without losing its identity.

     

    What sets La Salle apart isn’t just volume—it’s the ability to evolve while staying dominant.

    But the story doesn’t end there.

     

    Adamson Lady Falcons have quietly built one of the most reliable pipelines in the modern era. Without a UAAP title to their name, they’ve instead carved out a reputation for producing adaptable, pro-ready players. Names like Jema Galanza, Eli Soyud, and Mylene Paat highlight a program that thrives on development over accolades.

     

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    Meanwhile, FEU Lady Tamaraws continue to supply the league with versatility. Led by veterans such as Rachel Daquis and supported by players like Bernadeth Pons and Gel Cayuna, FEU products are known for their ability to fit into any system—an invaluable trait in the ever-evolving pro game.

     

    The dominance of NU Lady Bulldogs at the collegiate level has also translated seamlessly into the pros. With stars like Bella Belen and Ivy Lacsina, alongside veterans such as Myla Pablo, the program has built a reputation for producing players who arrive in the PVL ready to contribute immediately.

     

    And then there’s UST Golden Tigresses—a program that continues to endure. Even without recent championships, UST remains a steady source of high-impact players. From icons like Sisi Rondina and Eya Laure to emerging contributors, the Tigresses prove that relevance isn’t always measured in titles alone.

     

    Beyond the UAAP, other pathways still exist.

     

    The NCAA Philippines, provincial schools, and even overseas institutions have carved out their own presence in the PVL. But in terms of scale, consistency, and influence, no system comes close to matching what the UAAP continues to produce.

     

    What the PVL shows today is not just a collection of teams—it’s a continuation of rivalries, systems, and cultures first forged in college gyms.

     

    And as long as that pipeline remains intact, the future of Philippine volleyball will continue to run through the UAAP.

     

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  • Angel Canino, La Salle stay locked in despite Holy Week break

    Angel Canino, La Salle stay locked in despite Holy Week break

    For most teams, the Holy Week break offers a chance to step away and breathe. For Angel Canino and the unbeaten La Salle Lady Spikers, it is simply another part of the process.

     

    Even with a Final Four berth already secured and a spotless 10-0 record in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament, La Salle has made it clear that the work is far from done. The Lady Spikers may be in control of the standings, but inside the team, there is little appetite to slow down while the bigger goal remains unfinished.

     

    That mindset was evident even before the break officially began. La Salle still trained on Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday before taking a short three-day pause, with the team set to resume practice on Easter Sunday. It is a brief window to recover, but not one the Lady Spikers are treating as a vacation.

     

    “We’re not treating this as a vacation. It’s more of an active rest because our bodies really need to recover,” said Canino in Filipino. “As athletes, recovery is important. So we’ll recover but still stay active even when we’re away from the court.”

     

    That approach has been a major part of why La Salle has remained steady all season. The Lady Spikers have now won 10 straight matches, most recently sweeping the University of the Philippines, 25-15, 25-18, 25-20, last Sunday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The win not only kept their unbeaten run alive, but also formally extended La Salle’s streak of reaching the UAAP women’s volleyball Final Four to 16 straight seasons.

     

    Still, Canino said the team is not allowing itself to be distracted by record talk or postseason implications.

     

    “We’re not stopping there,” said Canino. “We still have a lot of games ahead, and we need to stay focused on whomever we’re facing next.”

     

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    That has become one of the defining traits of this La Salle campaign — a team that has looked dominant on paper, but continues to operate with the urgency of a group still chasing something rather than protecting something.

     

    For Canino, that mentality starts with how the Lady Spikers frame the season internally.

     

    “I think what’s good about our team is we don’t focus too much on the big goal. We take it one game at a time and focus on what we can improve as a team and individually. That’s been working for us, and we’ve been able to apply it in our games,” she said.

     

    So while the standings show La Salle sitting comfortably at the top, the team’s approach suggests there is no room yet for satisfaction.

     

    The Lady Spikers remain on track for an elimination round sweep and an outright Finals berth, but their focus remains fixed on the next step rather than the bigger picture.

     

    That next step comes on April 8, when La Salle returns to action against fellow Final Four contender Far Eastern University at the Mall of Asia Arena.

     

    And if Canino’s words are any indication, La Salle plans to return from the break exactly the same way it entered it — still working, still sharp, and still chasing more.

     

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