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  • UST looks to rebound against Ateneo, La Salle eyes third straight win on Wednesday UAAP volleyball clash 

    UST looks to rebound against Ateneo, La Salle eyes third straight win on Wednesday UAAP volleyball clash 

    The UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball action heats up this Wednesday as the University of Santo Tomas Golden Tigresses face off against the Ateneo Lady Eagles.

     

     While De La Salle University looks to extend its winning streak against the University of the Philippines.

     

    UST is coming off a tough 3-set defeat to the La Salle Lady Spikers, falling 25-14, 25-15, 26-24. Despite the setback, the Golden Tigresses are determined to regroup and secure their first win of the first round. 

     

    Angge Poyos emerged as a standout performer in the match against La Salle, delivering consecutive cross-court spikes and a clutch service ace that kept UST alive late in the third set. 

     

    Xyza Gula also made significant contributions, showcasing her versatility and court awareness.

     

    Hoping that the team could bounce back and have their first win against the Lady Eagles, a team who also aims to have their first win in the season after losing in their previous game against UP (17-25, 19-25, 25-22, 25-23, 16-14). 

     

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    For the 3pm headliner game, DLSU takes on the University of the Philippines who are fresh off a five-setter victory over the Ateneo Lady Eagles, and are looking to sustain their strong start to the UAAP season with two consecutive wins. 

     

    The Diliman-based squad was led by Nina Ytang and Fina Ali who scored 15 points and 13 points respectively for the Fighting Maroons. 

     

    Captain Shevana Laput leveraged her height to dominate at the net, scoring consecutive points that sealed a 3-0 victory for the Lady Spikers. Laput led her team’s charge alongside Angel Canino, while rookie Eshana Nunag stood out as the player of the game with 16 excellent sets and three points, signaling a promising start to her collegiate career.

     

    With the upcoming UAAP weekend showdowns, La Salle enters with a 2-0 record, behind National University (3-0) and the University of the Philippines (2-0) at the top of the standings. The Lady Spikers are expected to carry their momentum into their next game against UP, aiming for a third consecutive victory.

     

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  • This Week’s Sports Fixtures: NBA, PVL All-Filipino, UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball (Feb 23 – March 1)

    This Week’s Sports Fixtures: NBA, PVL All-Filipino, UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball (Feb 23 – March 1)

    From high-flying spikes to slam dunks, the week of February 23–March 1, 2026, is packed with non-stop basketball and volleyball action. The NBA heats up with marquee matchups featuring the likes of Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Golden State, while the PVL All-Filipino Conference and UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball showcase thrilling clashes among top Filipino teams. Fans can catch live games at FilOil, Araneta Coliseum, and on TV or streaming platforms, making this a must-watch week for sports enthusiasts.

     

     

    🏐 PVL All-Filipino Conference

     

     

    📍 Venue: FilOil EcoOil Centre

     

    📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026

     

    • 4:00 PM – Akari vs. Nxled (LIVE)
    • 6:30 PM – Cignal vs. PLDT

    📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026

     

    • 4:00 PM – Capital1 vs. Farm Fresh (LIVE)
    • 6:30 PM – Choco Mucho vs. Galeries (LIVE)

    📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026

     

    • 4:00 PM – Cignal vs. Akari
    • 6:30 PM – ZUS vs. PLDT

    🏐 UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball

    📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Araneta Coliseum

    • 1:00 PM – UST vs. Ateneo

       

    • 3:00 PM – DLSU vs. UP

       

    📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026 | UST Quad/PAV

    • 11:00 AM – UST vs. UE

       

    • 5:00 PM – NU vs. UP

       

    📅 Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Araneta Coliseum

    • 1:00 PM – DLSU vs. Ateneo

       

    • 3:00 PM – FEU vs. Adamson

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    🏀 NBA Schedule (Philippine Time, PHT) | February 23–28, 2026

     

     

    📅 Tuesday, February 24, 2026

     

    San Antonio vs. Detroit – 8:00 AM 

     

    Sacramento vs. Memphis – 9:00 AM

     

    Utah vs.Houston – 10:30 AM 

     

     

    📅 Wednesday, February 25, 2026

     

    Philadelphia vs. Indiana – 8:00 AM

     

    Washington vs. Atlanta – 8:30 AM

     

    Dallas vs. Brooklyn – 8:30 AM

     

    Oklahoma City vs. Toronto – 8:30 AM

     

    New York vs. Cleveland – 8:30 AM 

     

    Charlotte vs. Chicago – 9:00 AM

     

    Miami vs. Milwaukee – 9:00 AM

     

    Golden State vs. New Orleans – 9:00 AM

     

    Boston vs. Phoenix – 10:00 AM

     

    Minnesota vs. Portland – 11:00 AM 

     

    Orlando vs. Los Angeles – 11:30 AM

     

     

    📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026

     

     

    Oklahoma City vs. Detroit – 8:30 AM 

     

    San Antonio vs. Toronto – 8:30 AM

     

    Golden State vs. Memphis – 8:30 AM

     

    Sacramento vs. Houston – 9:00 AM

     

    Cleveland vs. Milwaukee – 9:00 AM

     

    Boston vs. Denver – 11:00 AM 

     

     

    📅 Friday, February 27, 2026

     

     

    Charlotte vs. Indiana – 8:00 AM

     

    Miami vs. Philadelphia – 8:00 AM

     

    Washington vs. Atlanta – 8:30 AM

     

    San Antonio vs. Brooklyn – 8:30 AM

     

    Houston vs. Orlando – 8:30 AM 

     

    Portland vs. Chicago – 9:00 AM

     

    Sacramento vs. Dallas – 9:30 AM

     

    Los Angeles vs. Phoenix – 10:00 AM

     

    New Orleans vs. Utah – 10:00 AM

     

    Minnesota vs. LA – 11:00 AM

     

     

    📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026

     

     

    Cleveland vs. Detroit – 8:00 AM 

     

    Brooklyn vs. Boston – 8:30 AM

     

    New York vs. Milwaukee – 9:00 AM

     

    Memphis vs. Dallas – 9:30 AM

     

    Denver vs. Oklahoma City – 10:30 AM 

     

     

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  • Weekend volleyball preview: PVL and UAAP Volleyball set to deliver thrilling matches

    Weekend volleyball preview: PVL and UAAP Volleyball set to deliver thrilling matches

    Volleyball action heats up this weekend with a full slate of games in both the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) and the UAAP, offering fans high-level competition and thrilling matchups. From powerhouse PVL squads to collegiate heavyweights

     

    PVL Action Set for Saturday

     

    The PVL kicks off Saturday’s action at the FilOil Centre with an exciting double-header. The opening match features the Creamline Cool Smashers taking on the Capital 1 Solar Spikers at the 4PM curtain raiser. 

     

    The second game headlines the 9th-ranked ZUS Thunderbelles will attempt to bounce back as they face Strong Group sister-team Farm Fresh Foxies who currently sit as the 7th seed. 

     

    Creamline has been preparing to assert its dominance, relying on top performers in the league as the star-studded team will look to rely on former PVL MVPs Bernadeth Pons and Jema Galanza, who scored 19 and 11 points respectively to lead the Cool Smashers past ZUS Coffee. 

     

    Capital 1 will aim to challenge the Cool Smashers, who recently secured a four-set win over ZUS Coffee (22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-18) for their second victory in the 2026 All-Filipino Conference, Bella Belen is expected to again carry the scoring load for the Solar Spikers as she currently hunts for her fifth-straight 20 point game as she recently matched her UAAP career-high by firing 29 points in their previous five-set win against Choco Mucho (25-21, 18-25, 25-18, 19-25, 15-10). 

     

    The Thunderbelles who have recently lost against Creamline, will look to rebound after the four-setter loss in which Chinnie Arroyo dropped 18 points, while former DLSU standout Thea Gagate chipped in 11 points as the only ZUS Coffee players in double-digit scoring. 

     

    Farm Fresh on the other-hand is coming off a statement win against Galeries Towers, claiming their first win of the season. Trisha Tubu led the Foxies with 17 points, aiming to carry on the momentum for Saturday’s game. 

     

    Both teams have shown promise this season, with the Thunderbelles relying on strategic net play and defensive discipline after their loss to Creamline, while the Foxies aim for their second win and improve in the standings.

     

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    UAAP Weekend Showdowns

     

    Moving over to collegiate volleyball, action-packed games await as the UAAP volleyball season continues. On Saturday, Women’s volleyball opens with University of the East taking on Adamson University at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.  

     

    UE will try to keep up with the standings this season, while ADU will make a comeback with consistent offensive and defensive execution after losing against NU.

     

    The second game of the day features National University against Far Eastern University. NU’s defending champion squad, led by star rookie player Sam Cantada, who dropped 21 points in her last game against Adamson and will look to extend their winning streak. 

     

    While FEU will rely on the solid defense of Jaz Ellarina who has recently taken the leadership mantle of the young Morayta-based squad and quick counterattacks to challenge the defending champs.

     

    Sunday continues the excitement at the MOA Arena with two high-profile games. 

    Ateneo Lady Eagles will try to bounce back as they face the UP Fighting Maroons. Ateneo’s offense and depth will be tested against UP’s resilient defense after winning against UP last Saturday. 

     

    The final game of the weekend features a classic UAAP rivalry as UST battles De La Salle University. 

     

    Led by Angge Poyos, the Golden Tigresses will try to recover from their recent loss to NU after a four-set match while La Salle’s Green Archers aim to extend their winning run following their victory over FEU.

     

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  • Shaina Nitura feels ‘no pressure’ after Adamson’s strong opening win

    Shaina Nitura feels ‘no pressure’ after Adamson’s strong opening win

    Shaina Nitura made it clear after Adamson University’s dominant opening win over Ateneo: the spotlight may be on her, but the weight isn’t.

     

    Coming off a historic rookie season, Nitura brushed aside any talk of added expectations as the Lady Falcons cruised to a 25-19, 25-18, 25-10 sweep in their UAAP Season 88 debut at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

     

    Despite leading Adamson with 16 points, the 21-year-old outside hitter emphasized that this year feels lighter — not heavier.

     

    “Actually, gumaan naman po siya para sa amin, lalo na sa team, kasi collective effort po siya. May ma-off man, sabihin natin na ma-off ako, meron na talagang siguradong sasalo sa’kin kasi, as you can see, kumpleto talaga kami,” Nitura said.

     

    Her confidence stems from the Lady Falcons’ depth. Francis Mordi backed her up with 14 points, rookie Abby Segui impressed with eight markers in her debut, while middle blockers Princess Dote and Lhouiz Tuddao anchored the net with seven and six points, respectively. Veterans Red Bascon and Barbie Jamili, along with rookies Joy Aseo and Lana Barrera, provide even more scoring options.

     

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    For Nitura, that balance eliminates the burden of having to carry the offense every game.

     

    “Kung sakaling ‘di gumana si Abby, we have opposite. Kung sakaling ‘di ako gumana, meron kaming Lana [Barrera], meron kaming Red [Bascon], Joy [Aseo] — yung rookie namin — and Ate Barbie [Jamili],” she added.

     

    After rewriting the record books last season — including a 38-point performance that set a new UAAP single-game scoring mark and a 371-point campaign that broke the all-division season record — Nitura now appears more focused on growth than gaudy numbers.

     

    “Deep bench talaga ang meron kami, so no pressure pa rin naman sa akin, sa team. Lalo kasi young team, so marami pa yung puwedeng mangyari,” she said.

     

    “Fino-focus lang talaga namin yung paangat namin at mag-focus kami na mabuo kami. Over time naman, darating na ‘yun kung ibibigay ni Lord at kung makita niya na deserve na naman na makuha yung dapat naming makuha.”

     

    If Adamson’s opening statement is any indication, Nitura won’t need to chase records this season.

    She just needs to trust the team around her — and so far, that trust is paying off.

     

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  • Alas Pilipinas standout Angel Canino embraces veteran role for La Salle in UAAP Season 88

    Alas Pilipinas standout Angel Canino embraces veteran role for La Salle in UAAP Season 88

    Angel Canino returns to the UAAP not just as La Salle’s star hitter — but as a player shaped by international battles.

     

    Fresh from representing Alas Pilipinas in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, where the national team finished fourth, Canino heads into UAAP Season 88 carrying lessons forged against the region’s best. The experience, she believes, has prepared her for a bigger responsibility with the Lady Spikers.

     

    The 2025 SEA Games stint tested the Filipinas against seasoned squads from Southeast Asia’s traditional volleyball powerhouses. Though the podium remained out of reach, the campaign exposed Canino to high-pressure situations, tactical adjustments, and the demands of leadership beyond the collegiate level.

     

    Now back in Taft, she steps into a clear role: senior pillar.

     

    After serving as team captain in Season 87 — where La Salle finished runner-up — Canino is now one of the unquestioned veterans following the graduation of key leaders. Alongside fellow fourth-year players Shevana Laput, Amie Provido, and Lyka De Leon, she is tasked with guiding a younger roster hungry to return to championship form.

     

    “Siguro mai-expect lang sa amin is to be an Ate inside the court. Hindi lang sa skills pero kundi kung paano namin i-lead yung mga bata sa loob,” said Canino during the league’s Media Day.

     

    Her voice carries more weight now. The Lady Spikers are coming off two frustrating seasons after winning the crown in her rookie year. They placed third in Season 86 and were swept by National University in last season’s finals — heartbreaks that still linger.

     

    But the SEA Games experience added another layer of maturity.

     

    Competing internationally demanded composure and adaptability, especially in tight matches where momentum swings quickly. That growth, Canino hopes, translates into steadier leadership for La Salle.

     

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    “Ngayong fourth year namin, kami na talaga ‘yung seniors. Wala na talaga kaming ibang Ate, lahat ng mga bata nagde-depend na sa amin. So we have to act as the typical Lady Spikers — yung values, yung ginagalaw as a Lady Spiker, ipakita yun sa mga bata kasi yun at yun lang din ang magdadala ulit sa amin sa championship.”

     

    La Salle opens its Season 88 campaign against Far Eastern University on February 14, with renewed urgency fueling its preparation.

     

    “Siguro sobrang eager kasi to the point na gusto rin namin i-push yung sarili namin, not kung saan lang kami comfortable,” she said.

     

    “Siguro dahil heartbreak after heartbreak, kakaiba rin yung feeling ngayon kasi muntikan na namin makuha yung championship last year. So mas nag-effort talaga kami to work on kung saan kami nagkulang last season.”

     

    The fourth-place finish in the SEA Games may not have delivered a medal, but it gave Canino perspective — that growth often comes before glory.

     

    As UAAP Season 88 approaches, La Salle’s bid to reclaim the throne will lean heavily on its veterans. And at the center of that push stands a player who has seen both the sting of near-misses at home and the grind of representing the country abroad.

     

    This time, Angel Canino is not just chasing another title.

     

    She is leading the way.

     

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  • This Week’s Sports Fixtures: NBA, PVL All-Filipino, UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball  & Alex Eala’s WTA 1000 Qatar Open Campaign (Feb 9-15) 

    This Week’s Sports Fixtures: NBA, PVL All-Filipino, UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball  & Alex Eala’s WTA 1000 Qatar Open Campaign (Feb 9-15) 

    Sports fans, get ready for a jam-packed week of live action across volleyball, basketball, and tennis! From thrilling PVL clashes at MOA Arena and FilOil to high-stakes UAAP matchups, international basketball showdowns in the EASL, and top-level tennis featuring Alex Eala in Qatar, there’s plenty to catch.

     

    Here’s your complete schedule for the week:

     

    Volleyball – PVL All-Filipino Conference

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – MOA Arena

    • 4:00 PM – Farm Fresh vs. Cignal [LIVE]

       

    • 6:30 PM – Creamline vs. Choco Mucho [LIVE]
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    Thursday, February 12, 2026 – FilOil

    • 4:00 PM – PLDT vs. Capital1 [LIVE]

       

    • 6:30 PM – ZUS vs. Akari [LIVE]

       

    Saturday, February 14, 2026

    • 4:00 PM – Galeries Tower vs. Farm Fresh [LIVE]

       

    • 6:30 PM – Cignal vs. Nxled [LIVE]

       

    UAAP Season 88 Women’s Volleyball – First Round

    Saturday, February 14, 2026 – MOA Arena

    • 1:00 PM – UP vs. UE

       

    • 3:00 PM – DLSU vs. FEU

       

    Sunday, February 15, 2026 – MOA Arena

    • 1:00 PM – Adamson vs. Ateneo

       

    • 3:00 PM – NU vs. UST

       

    EASL Basketball

    Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – Smart Araneta Coliseum

    • Meralco Bolts vs. Ryukyu Golden Kings

       

    Tennis – WTA 1000 Qatar Open

    Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 8:00 PM PHT

    • Alex Eala vs. Tereza Valentova

       

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    NBA Fixtures (Philippine Time, PHT)

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026

    • 8:00 AM – Pistons vs. Hornets

       

    • 8:30 AM – Bulls vs. Nets

       

    • 8:30 AM – Jazz vs. Heat

       

    • 8:30 AM – Bucks vs. Magic

       

    • 9:00 AM – Hawks vs. Timberwolves

       

    • 9:00 AM – Kings vs. Pelicans

       

    • 10:00 AM – Cavaliers vs. Nuggets

       

    • 11:00 AM – Grizzlies vs. Warriors

       

    • 11:00 AM – Thunder vs. Lakers

       

    • 11:00 AM – 76ers vs. Trail Blazers

       

    Wednesday, February 11, 2026

    • 8:30 AM – Pacers vs. Knicks

       

    • 9:00 AM – Clippers vs. Rockets

       

    • 10:00 AM – Mavericks vs. Suns

       

    • 11:30 AM – Spurs vs. Lakers

       

    Thursday, February 12, 2026

    • 8:00 AM – Hawks vs. Hornets

       

    • 8:00 AM – Wizards vs. Cavaliers

       

    • 8:30 AM – Bucks vs. Magic

       

    • 8:30 AM – Bulls vs. Celtics

       

    • 8:30 AM – Pacers vs. Nets

       

    • 8:30 AM – Knicks vs. 76ers

       

    • 9:00 AM – Pistons vs. Raptors

       

    • 9:00 AM – Clippers vs. Rockets

       

    • 9:00 AM – Trail Blazers vs. Timberwolves

       

    • 10:00 AM – Heat vs. Pelicans

       

    • 10:00 AM – Thunder vs. Suns

       

    • 10:00 AM – Kings vs. Jazz

       

    • 11:00 AM – Grizzlies vs. Nuggets

       

    • 11:00 AM – Spurs vs. Warriors

       

    Friday, February 13, 2026

    • 8:30 AM – Bucks vs. Thunder

       

    • 11:00 AM – Trail Blazers vs. Jazz

       

    • 11:00 AM – Mavericks vs. Lakers

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