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  • UAAP women’s volleyball race tightens: Contenders separate as Final Four picture sharpens

    UAAP women’s volleyball race tightens: Contenders separate as Final Four picture sharpens

    The second round of UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball is no longer about finding rhythm—it’s about survival, separation, and statement wins. This past weekend delivered exactly that, as contenders tightened their grip on Final Four spots while others officially bowed out of contention.


    Adamson University set the tone early, delivering a decisive sweep over University of the East and, in the process, slamming the door on UE’s playoff hopes.

     

    Frances Mordi powered the Lady Falcons with 18 points, backed by Shaina Nitura and Third Tuddao, whose combined efforts pushed Adamson to a 6-3 record—right in the thick of the playoff race.

     

    On the other side, UE’s struggles continued despite Khy Cepada’s 14-point effort. With a 0-10 record, the Lady Warriors now shift their focus to closing the season on a high note, starting with their Easter Sunday clash against UST.

     

    If Adamson’s win was about staying alive, National University’s performance was about reclaiming authority.

     

    The defending champions, NU bounced back emphatically against Ateneo, dismantling the Blue Eagles in straight sets. Arah Paniqui led the charge with 13 points, while rookie standout Sam Cantada added 10, steering NU to a 7-3 record and sole possession of second place.

     

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    For Ateneo, the loss marked the end of their Final Four aspirations. Now at 1-9, the Blue Eagles are left to play spoilers, beginning with their upcoming matchup against UP.

     

    Sunday, however, belonged to dominance—and no team embodied that more than De La Salle University.

     

    The Lady Spikers extended their perfect run to 10-0 with a commanding win over UP. Team captain Shevana Laput led with 16 points, while Angel Canino and Amie Provido provided strong support. 

     

    More than just another victory, the win secured La Salle’s place in the Final Four and extended a historic streak—16 consecutive postseason appearances dating back to Season 71.

     

    UP, despite the loss, remains in the hunt. Sitting at 4-6, the Fighting Maroons still have a path forward, with key games ahead that could define their season.

     

    The weekend closed with perhaps the most telling result for the crowded middle of the standings.

    UST’s four-set victory over FEU didn’t just add another win—it reshaped the playoff race. Angge Poyos led with 18 points, supported by Regina Jurado and Jonna Perdido, as the Golden Tigresses strengthened their campaign for a Final Four return.

     

    Meanwhile, FEU now finds itself in a three-way tie with UST and Adamson at 6-4, turning the remaining schedule into a high-stakes sprint. Despite Faida Bakanke’s 13-point effort, FEU will need to regroup quickly as they face the daunting challenge of unbeaten La Salle next.

     

    With every match now carrying postseason implications, the UAAP landscape is becoming clearer: La Salle is locked in, NU is surging, and a fierce battle is brewing among UST, FEU, Adamson, and UP for the remaining spots.

     

     

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  • Momentum shifts and statement wins define UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball weekend

    Momentum shifts and statement wins define UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball weekend

    The race for positioning in UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball took on a sharper edge over the weekend, as contenders asserted themselves and redemption stories began to take shape midway through the second round.


    Saturday action at the Smart Araneta Coliseum set the tone, with the UST Golden Tigresses showing composure after dropping the opening set against the Ateneo Lady Eagles. What followed was a dominant response, as UST tightened its grip on the match to secure a four-set victory and extend its winning streak to three.

     

    The Tigresses leaned on the consistent firepower of MVP contender Angge Poyos and Reg Jurado, who combined for 20 points, while Jonna Perdido added 11 markers. Setter Cassie Carballo orchestrated the offense with precision, tallying 22 excellent sets along with two points of her own.

     

    On the other side, Ateneo continued to search for rhythm. Rookie Ana Hermosura stood as the lone bright spot with 13 points, as support from Zel Tsunashima and Alex Montoro proved insufficient to halt the team’s slide in the standings.

     

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    Later in the day, the DLSU Lady Spikers once again demonstrated why they remain the team to beat. Despite a brief stumble, La Salle preserved its unbeaten run with a gritty four-set win over the Adamson Lady Falcons.

     

    Canino delivered 21 points to anchor the Lady Spikers, with Amie Provido adding 18 and Laput contributing 10. Adamson, however, showed resilience behind Nitura’s 23-point outing, alongside support from Joy Aseo and playmaker Fhei Sagaysay, who dished out 30 excellent sets. Still, the Falcons slipped to a 4-4 record, settling in fifth place.

     

    Sunday’s matches shifted the spotlight to both dominance and redemption. The UP Fighting Maroons wasted no time asserting control, sweeping the still-winless UE Lady Warriors in straight sets to solidify their standing.

     

    But the day’s most compelling narrative belonged to the FEU Lady Tamaraws, who flipped the script against the defending champions, the NU Lady Bulldogs. After suffering a painful reverse sweep in their first-round meeting, FEU refused to let history repeat itself.

     

    In a tense five-set battle, the Lady Tamaraws held their ground and displayed collective resolve, outlasting NU in a dramatic extended fifth set. This time, it was FEU that showed composure under pressure, proving that lessons from past defeats can fuel defining victories.

     

    As the second round progresses, the weekend’s results highlight a shifting landscape—where streaks are built, redemption is earned, and every match carries greater weight in the race to the top.

     

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  • UAAP Season 88 Women’s volleyball weekend roundup: DLSU, Adamson, NU, and FEU score key wins as UE and Ateneo remain winless

    UAAP Season 88 Women’s volleyball weekend roundup: DLSU, Adamson, NU, and FEU score key wins as UE and Ateneo remain winless

    Momentum, redemption, and a few surprises defined the weekend in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament as teams battled to strengthen their positions before the end of the first round.


    De La Salle University continued to show why it remains the team to beat after overpowering the University of the East in straight sets to open Saturday’s double-header.

     

    The Lady Spikers looked even more complete with the return of team captain Shevana Laput, who missed the previous two matches due to illness. Her comeback immediately boosted the squad’s rhythm as La Salle secured a dominant 25-15, 25-20, 25-19 victory at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

     

    While Laput’s presence steadied the team, it was Angel Canino who once again carried much of the scoring load with 12 points. Lilay Del Castillo also provided crucial support, contributing 10 points to help La Salle maintain its flawless campaign.

     

    For UE, the search for its first win continues. The Lady Warriors fell to 0-6 in the standings and Khy Cepada led UE with 14 points, while Bea Zamudio added nine. Team captain Van Bangayan was limited to three markers.

     

    Saturday’s second match delivered the weekend’s biggest surprise as Adamson University stunned the University of Santo Tomas in emphatic fashion.

     

    The Lady Falcons swept the Growling Tigresses, 27-25, 25-22, 25-12, showcasing both composure and firepower in a match filled with momentum swings.

     

    Shai Nitura, Frances Mordi, Joy Aseo, Fhei Sagaysay, and Lhouiz Tuddao powered the Falcons early, building a commanding 20-6 advantage that eventually paved the way for a convincing one-hour, 21-minute victory.

     

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    Mordi spearheaded Adamson’s offense with 20 points, while Marie Joy Aseo made an impressive first start of the season with six points.

     

    The loss pushed the Growling Tigresses to a 2-3 record. Regina Jurado led the team with 18 points, while Avril Bron chipped in 10. UST’s star hitter Angge Poyos, who had reached double figures in the team’s first four games, struggled offensively and was limited to five points on 5-of-24 attacks.

     

    Meanwhile, Sunday’s action began with National University asserting its dominance against Ateneo.

     

    The Lady Bulldogs cruised to a 25-18, 25-18, 25-15 win, collecting their second consecutive victory to improve to 5-1 in the standings — good for solo second place behind the unbeaten Lady Spikers.

     

    NU also welcomed the return of rookie Sam Cantada, who had missed the previous game due to a right shin injury. She contributed six points in her comeback outing.

     

    Vange Alinsug led the Lady Bulldogs with 18 points, while Arah Panique added 10 to keep NU firmly in the title conversation.

     

    Ateneo, meanwhile, remained winless at 0-6 and will try to salvage a win in its first-round finale against UE. Rookies Ana Hermosura and Dona de Leon paced the Blue Eagles with seven points each.

     

    Closing the weekend slate, Far Eastern University delivered a commanding performance against the University of the Philippines.

     

    The Lady Tamaraws secured a 25-13, 25-21, 25-16 triumph, sealing the victory after Lovely Lopez, Faida Bakanke, and Jazlyn Ellarina combined for four unanswered points late in the match. The contest lasted one hour and 22 minutes.

     

    With the win, FEU improved to 4-2, climbing to solo third place in the standings. UP, however, slipped to 3-2 and now shares fourth place with Adamson.

     

    The Fighting Maroons also faced adversity early in the match when transferee Casiey Dongallo suffered an apparent left-leg injury after an awkward landing in the first set.

     

    Despite the setback, UP continued to battle behind Joan Monares, who led the team with eight points. Kianne Olango and Niña Ytang chipped in six points each.

     

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