LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 volleyball February 28
UAAP volleyball schedule of games (February 25)
Araneta Coliseum
10am– NU Bulldogs vs Adamson Falcons (men’s)
12nn– Ateneo Blue Eagles vs UP Fighting Maroons (men’s)
2pm–NU Lady Bulldogs vs Adamson Lady Falcons (women’s)
4pm–Ateneo Blue Eagles vs UP Fighting Maroon (women’s)
UAAP volleyball: Alyssa Solomon, Lady Bulldogs slowly picking up pace
Alyssa Solomon and the NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon is happy her team is rediscovering its touch after the NU Lady Bulldogs strung two straight victories in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament despite their slow starts.
After losing to UST and being forced to a five-setter by the rebuilding Ateneo last week, the Lady Bulldogs showed flashes of their lethal form in sweeping Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UAAP volleyball: Lyann De Guzman delivers for Ateneo against their former coach
Lyann De Guzman and the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines —With her former coach on the other side of the court, Lyann De Guzman stayed focused on leading Ateneo past Oliver Almadro and University of the Philippines on Wednesday.
De Guzman dropped a career-high 24 points, 18 excellent receptions, and 11 digs to lift the Blue Eagles to a come-from-behind 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17, 15-9 against Almadro and the Fighting Maroons.
UAAP volleyball: 0 no more as Ateneo beats UP, former coach for first win
Lyann De Guzman and the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Ateneo pulled off the biggest comeback of the season so far by reversing University of the Philippines, 22-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-17,15-9, on Wednesday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball.
On the brink of another meltdown, the Blue Eagles snatched their first victory from the jaws of defeat after riding on the heroics of Lyann De Guzman and Sophia Buena in the last three sets.
STATS: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs UP Fighting Maroons (women’s)
VIDEO: Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso, Lyann De Guzman, and Sobe Buena
WATCH: Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso, Lyann De Guzman, and Sobe Buena on getting their first win. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Ky0220sptp
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LIVE UPDATES: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs UP Fighting Maroons (women’s)
FINAL: The Ateneo Blue Eagles (1-2) complete a come-from-behind win over their former coach Oliver Almadro and the UP Fighting Maroons (0-3). #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/glOBhgy90i
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Ateneo earns its first win! #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/PInupY0J5q
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END OF SET 4: Ateneo 25, UP 17
The Blue Eagles force a decider. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/WzaNSRgIOX
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END OF SET 3: Ateneo 25, UP 22
Lyann De Guzman with a clutch kill to extend the match for Ateneo. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/aC2kzTXVhp
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END OF SET 2: UP 25, Ateneo 20
The Fighting Maroons inch closer to their first win with a two-set advantage. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/1wsH1L0jvM
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END OF SET 1: UP 25, Ateneo 22#UAAPSeason86 @inquirerdotnet
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PHOTOS: NU Lady Bulldogs vs Adamson Lady Falcons
NU Lady Bulldogs (2-1) beats Adamson Lady Falcons (1-2), 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, to earn its second straight victory in UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. Photos: Marlo Cueto | INQUIRER.net
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UAAP volleyball: With thesis defended, Sheena Toring returns to give NU a boost
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Sheena Toring in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Sheena Toring made sure she’s a student first and an athlete second.
Amid National University’s redemption tour in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, Toring has also been focused on completing her thesis.
UAAP volleyball: NU Lady Bulldogs redeem pride, sweep Adamson Lady Falcons
Alyssa Solomon and the NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–The National University Lady Bulldogs felt their egos got deflated despite clipping the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ wings in a five-setter.
The Lady Bulldogs wasted no time redeeming themselves four days later by devouring the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
Alyssa Solomon pummeled the other side of the floor without mercy with 14 attacks out of her game-high 17 points while Bella Belen was just as superb in imposing herself with 15 kills as NU registered a second straight win in three games.
STATS: NU Lady Bulldogs vs Adamson Lady Falcons
VIDEO: NU coach Norman Miguel, Alyssa Solomon, and Sheena Toring
NU coach Norman Miguel, Alyssa Solomon, and Sheena Toring on their second straight win. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/uT38kzCPeu
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Sheena Toring on playing at the Big Dome after her injury last year.
Alyssa Solomon on addressing their slow start. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/QV1tBt3O8J
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Live Updates: NU Lady Bulldogs vs Adamson Lady Falcons
Bella Belen with a match-clinching hit. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ot0tlrLk9u
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FINAL: NU (2-1) beats Adamson (1-2), 25-17, 25-20, 25-20, to earn its second straight victory. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Yoga2Q2fEE
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END OF SET 2: NU 25, Adamson 20
Bella Belen gives the Lady Bulldogs a commanding 2-0 lead. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/XTVq8bLpn9
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END OF SET 1: NU 25, Adamson 17#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/tupHD5ZaT8
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UAAP men’s volleyball: NU Bulldogs post back-to-back wins
NU Bulldogs.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University needed to recover from a second set loss before taking down Adamson, 25-19, 25-27, 25-21, 25-18, to earn its second straight win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The Bulldogs leaned on the versatile showing of Nico Almendras and Jade Disquitado with the graduating spiker leading the way with 23 points and 19 excellent receptions while the rookie delivered 21 points and 11 receptions.
After losing to the University of Santo Tomas last week, NU forced a four-way tie in the second place with the former, La Salle, and Ateneo, which swept the University of the Philippines, 25-19, 25-16, 25-23, in the second game.
VIDEO: Ateneo coach Timmy Sto. Tomas and Jan Mangulabnan on their second win
Ateneo coach Timmy Sto. Tomas and Jan Mangulabnan on their second win. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/sGYnlGMZvS
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STATS: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs UP Fighting Maroons UAAP men’s volleyball
UAAP men’s volleyball: Ateneo pulls off sweep to keep UP winless
FINAL: Ateneo (2-1) sweeps UP (0-3), 25-19, 25-16, 25-23, in the #UAAPSeason86 men’s volleyball tournament. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/OBwrBVlj6w
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STATS: NU Bulldogs vs Adamson Falcons UAAP men’s volleyball
VIDEO: NU coach Dante Alinsunurin and Joshua Retamar after their second win
NU coach Dante Alinsunurin and Joshua Retamar after their second win in the #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/pgVwsDRXcZ
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UAAP men’s volleyball: Defending champion NU (2-1) beats Adamson (1-2) for its second straight win
FINAL: Defending champion NU (2-1) beats Adamson (1-2), 25-19, 25-27, 25-21, 25-18, for its second straight win in the #UAAPSeason86 men’s volleyball tournament. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/seu7dSGHoc
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UAAP volleyball: Eyeing second win, NU and Adamson look inside
NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
National University (NU) coach Norman Miguel has watched his team lose in an upset to University of Santo Tomas (UST) and struggle to get a win against a rebuilding Ateneo
He didn’t bother getting too technical about what needs to be done against Adamson. “Work twice as hard [with our] blocking, passing and floor defense,” he said.
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