LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 volleyball February 25
UAAP volleyball: UST Tigresses counter height with heart in taking down La Salle
MANILA, Philippines —They may not have the tallest line-up, but the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses showed on Sunday just how much heart they have to overcome that.
In a battle dubbed by UST coach KungFu Reyes as David vs Goliath, UST denied the defending champion La Salle’s comeback with a hard-earned 25-18, 25-23, 14-25, 16-25, 15-12 win before 12,240 fans at Mall of Asia Arena.
Casiey Dongallo’s historic night goes for naught, but loss serves as lesson
MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo left everything on the floor and poured in 30 points — the highest-scoring output of a rookie in UAAP women’s volleyball.
But all her clutch efforts were for went for naught as the University of the East absorbed its second straight loss in Season 86, 25-22, 17-25, 18-25, 27-25, 11-15, as Far Eastern University came away with the victory on Sunday.
“This game would be a lesson for us. We still have a lot to work on as a team,” said the 18-year-old rookie sensation in Filipino after scoring 30 out of 91 attempts.
UST escapes La Salle to stay unbeaten in UAAP volleyball
MANILA, Philippines–University of Santo Tomas rode a late rally in the fifth set to slay defending champion La Salle and remain perfect in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
The Golden Tigresses, who improved to a 3-0 win-loss record, erased the invincible image of the Lady Spikers with a 25-18, 25-23, 14-25, 16-25, 15-12 victory on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.
VIDEO: Detdet Pepito on leading the Golden Tigresses
WATCH: Detdet Pepito on leading the Golden Tigresses. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/RROwWQvLh4
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VIDEO: Jonna Perdido on rising to the occasion against La Salle
WATCH: Jonna Perdido on rising to the occasion against La Salle. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Ab8gLoAuLc
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VIDEO: UST coach KungFu Reyes and the Golden Tigresses after beating La Salle
UST coach KungFu Reyes and the Golden Tigresses after beating La Salle. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/zdn3RawAnE
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
STATS: UST Tigresses-La Salle Lady Spikers
Jonna Perdido with 24 points (career-high) Angge Poyos with 22 points. Angel Canino carried La Salle with 28 points.
Angel Canino and the La Salle Lady Spikers after their first loss in UAAP Season 86
Angel Canino and the La Salle Lady Spikers after their first loss. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0VUuSFjJng
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
WATCH: Banagua’s tip clinches UST win over La Salle in five sets
Banagua wins it for UST! #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/1XI8gSfJiD
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
UAAP women’s volleyball LIVE updates: UST vs La Salle
FINAL: UST (3-0) stuns defending champion La Salle (2-1) in five sets to stay unbeaten in the #UAAPSeason86. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/HJ0TTFICvY
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END OF SET 4: La Salle 25, UST 16
The Lady Spikers force the Golden Tigresses to a fifth set. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/f0AZnFTGZK
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
END OF SET 3: La Salle 25, UST 14
The Lady Spikers force another set. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/woih6YfzCO
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
Jonna Perdido continues to heat up!
END OF SET 2: UST 25, La Salle 23
The Golden Tigresses take a two-set lead. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/k256JsEm0K
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
La Salle-UST gate attendance: 12,240 #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0gtaHRQbWZ
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
END OF SET 1: UST 25, La Salle 18
Jonna Perdido clinches the opening set for UST. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/P5O756z4IT
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
END OF SET 1: UST 25, La Salle 18
Jonna Perdido clinches the opening set for UST. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/P5O756z4IT
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
UAAP volleyball: Faida Bakanke posts best game yet for Lady Tamaraws
MANILA, Philippines — After struggling in her first two games, Faida Bakanke finally played her best game so far to help Far Eastern University regain its winning ways in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
Bakanke found her rhythm when FEU needed her most as she dropped 14 points including the game-winning cross-court hit to escape the University of the Easy in five sets, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 15-11 on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.
VIDEO: UE rising star Casiey Dongallo says they will learn from this loss
UE rising star Casiey Dongallo says they will learn from this loss. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/kN7CFKzn7F
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
VIDEO: FEU coach Manolo Refugia, Gerz Petallo, and Faida Bakanke on edging UE
FEU coach Manolo Refugia, Gerz Petallo, and Faida Bakanke on edging UE. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/zuJxuswvz0
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
UAAP volleyball: FEU withstands Casiey Dongallo, UE in five sets
MANILA, Philippines–The trio of Gerzel Petallo, Chen Tagaod and Faida Bakanke powered Far Eastern University past a gritty University of the East side, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 15-11, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Lady Tamaraws bounced back from a sweep loss to La Salle even with Lady Warrior Casiey Dongallo delivering a record 30-point performance, the highest finish by a rookie in the league.
STATS: FEU Lady Tamaraws vs UE Lady Warriors
STATS: FEU-UE
Gerz Petallo with 18 points, 9 digs, and 9 receptions for FEU
Casiey Dongallo sets a new scoring record for a rookie with 30 points for UE. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/fHU7SnBoo5
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
UAAP women’s volleyball LIVE updates: FEU vs UE
FINAL: FEU (2-1) survives UE (1-2) in five sets. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/t8kGwGPj2C
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 25, 2024
Faida Bakanke for the win! FEU escapes UE to regain its winning ways. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/xBN8PfZCtW
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
CASIEY DONGALLO 🔥🔥🔥🔥
END OF SET 4: UE 27, FEU 25The Lady Warriors force a decider#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0hV1JiPSSG
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
END OF SET 3: FEU 25, UE 18
The Lady Tamaraws take a 2-1 lead. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/FEQBceSz0x
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
END OF SET 2: FEU 25, UE 17
The Lady Tamaraws tie the game to one set apiece. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/pCWb21qrUM
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
END OF SET 1: UE 25, FEU 22#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/NNtfulMRQD
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
VIDEO: La Salle coach Jose Roque and Eco Adajar after beating UST
La Salle coach Jose Roque and Eco Adajar after beating UST. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/QYaKwkMgG5
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
FEU lone unbeaten team in UAAP men’s volleyball; La Salle trips UST
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University remained the only unbeaten team in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament after sweeping the winless University of the East, 25-22, 25-17, 25-15, Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.
JJ Javelona shone in his first start for the team and unleashed a game-high 13 points built on 11 attacks and two blocks to help the Tamaraws earn an early 3-0 lead — their best start since 2018.
“I’m thankful to coach because he’s trusting me to play in different positions. And I can adjust always because I am ready [to contribute] to my team,” said Javelona in Filipino.
UAAP men’s volleyball: La Salle (2-1) deals UST its first loss
FINAL: La Salle (2-1) deals UST’s (2-1) first loss, 26-24, 23-25, 25-21, 25-15, in the #UAAPSeason86 men’s volleyball. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/u4Uc9JjAqo
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) February 25, 2024
UAAP men’s volleyball: FEU (3-0) stays unbeaten after sweeping UE (0-3)
FINAL: FEU (3-0) stays unbeaten after sweeping UE (0-3), 25-22, 25-17, 25-15. #UAAPSeason86 men’s volleyball. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/eL9YIcs1WZ
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 25, 2024
UAAP volleyball schedule of games (February 25)
Araneta Coliseum
9am– FEU Tamaraws vs UE Red Warriors (men’s)
11am– UST Golden Spikers vs La Salle Green Spikers (men’s)
1pm–FEU Lady Tamaraws vs UE Lady Warriors (women’s)
3pm– UST Golden Tigresses vs La Salle Lady Spikers (women’s)
UAAP volleyball: La Salle Lady Spikers rock personalized Sabrina 1s
MANILA, Philippines — Inspired by the tradition of their predecessors, the De La Salle Lady Spikers have been rocking customized pairs of Sabrina 1 in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
Angel Canino and the defending champions have been turning heads with their green-and-white pair of the WNBA star’s signature shoes, which was customized through NikeByYou with their initials on it.
Angel Canino looks to shoulder bigger role for La Salle beyond scoring
Angel Canino, La Salle’s most promising talent in this era, is not yet content on how she has been contributing so far for the Lady Spikers.
“I am not really satisfied of my games yet,” Canino told the Inquirer on Wednesday.
If that doesn’t send chills down opponents’ necks, consider the context: The Lady Spikers had just notched their second straight win in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament after a convincing 25-20, 25-17, 25-22 triumph over Far Eastern University at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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