LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 volleyball March 24
UAAP volleyball schedule of games (March 24)
Araneta Coliseum
10:00 a.m. – UP Fighting Maroons vs Ateneo Blue Eagles (men’s)
12 noon – UST Golden Spikers vs NU Bulldogs (men’s)
2:00 p.m. – UP Fighting Maroons vs Ateneo Blue Eagles (women’s)
4:00 p.m. – UST Golden Tigresses vs NU Lady Bulldogs (women’s)
FULL SCHEDULE
UAAP volleyball: Poyos, UST find extra motivation after first loss
UST Tigresses’ Angge Poyos.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas rookie Angge Poyos is taking her first collegiate career loss in stride as she promises to work harder for the remainder of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
UST’s eight-game unbeaten run was snapped by National University with a vengeful 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20 victory on Sunday evening in front of 10,000 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UAAP: Vange Alinsug’s emergence helps NU get back at UST
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Vange Alinsug.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Vange Alinsug’s growth as a more composed and disciplined player has fueled National University’s vengeful win over the University of Santo Tomas in their second-round clash in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
Alinsug joined hands with Bella Belen and Alyssa Solomon to form a potent trio and hand UST its first loss, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20, on Sunday evening in front of 10,000 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UAAP: Bella Belen, NU show desire to win in beating UST
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — National University star Bella Belen turned emotional after the Lady Bulldogs got back at University of Santo Tomas in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday night.
Belen shed tears after playing her heart out and finishing with 24 points, 13 digs, and 10 excellent receptions as NU dealt UST its first loss, 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20, in front of 10,000 fans at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
UST post-game interview after losing to NU in women’s volleyball
Angge Poyos vows to bounce back from this setback. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/r7Ub1S25GT
ADVERTISEMENT— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
UST coach KungFu Reyes shares his thoughts after their first loss of the season. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/vDIROIgLfF
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
NU deals UST its first loss in UAAP women’s volleyball
NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate after beating the UST Tigresses in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–National University stripped off the invisibility cloak that University of Santo Tomas proudly wielded for some time with a 23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-20, victory last night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Bella Belen came up with another stellar performance along with Alyssa Solomon and Vangie Alinsug as the Lady Bulldogs averted a potential sweep by the Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
NU post-game interview after beating UST in women’s volleyball
NU remains hungry after this big win. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/q1Ez4BVQwL
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
NU talks about trust. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/sLc46O0xPO
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Belen on their goal to redeem themselves from their first round loss to UST. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/3fCz3dZkoA
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
STATS: UST-NU#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/qH47ZzDaAQ
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
GRACIOUS IN DEFEAT
UST after absorbing its first loss of #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/meyyEIWBHM
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
THE ONE IN 8-1!
WATCH: Alyssa Solomon for the win as NU gets back at UST. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/ze5hD4uRmO
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) March 24, 2024
NU (NO) SWEEP!
FINAL: NU (7-2) deals UST’s first loss (8-1) with a four-set victory. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/BA4L8bYyTg
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) March 24, 2024
END OF SET 3: NU 25, UST 21
The Lady Bulldogs take the lead, 2-1. #UAAPSeason86
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
END OF SET 2: NU 25, UST 17
Maaya ends the second set to tie the game to one set apiece. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/yO2tNuiMNG
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
END OF SET 1: UST 25, NU 23#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/qkq8bJI88f
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
UAAP: Embracing her role, Zel Tsunashima giving Ateneo a boost
Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Zel Tsunashima.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Zel Tsunashima has found her rhythm in the second round as she continues to thrive in her role for Ateneo in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
Tsunashima led the way for the Blue Eagles with 16 points to sweep the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 25-14, 25-20, 25-15, on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Ateneo post-game interview after beating UP in women’s volleyball
Doromal and Tsunashima on the support of the former Blue Eagles. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/XWVCADgwsd
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Coach Sergio on keeping their Final Four hopes alive. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/NVp0otGfk6
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Tsunashima and Doromal on starting the second round. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/rQyU5dabUC
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso, Zel Tsunashima, and Roma Mae Doromal after completing a season sweep of UP. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/AtabBNphpz
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Ateneo eases past UP in UAAP women’s volleyball
Ateneo Blue Eagles.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines— It’s either the Ateneo Blue Eagles were just exceptionally good on Sunday at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball or the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons simply played real bad.
The Blue Eagles demolished their fumbling neighbors from Katipunan without pity, 25-14, 25-20, 25-15, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, inching up the standings and rewarding themselves a chance to go deeper into the tournament.
STATS: Ateneo-UP
Zel Tsunashima with 16 points. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/98DKQ8BwDB— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Selga with the match-winning ace for the Blue Eagles. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/5BuoDi4NI0
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
FINAL: Ateneo (3-6) sweeps UP (1-8). #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/2l88tcjPpJ
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) March 24, 2024
END OF SET 2: Ateneo 25, UP 20
Tsunashima gives Ateneo a 2-0 lead. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/CTjd5jOx8A
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
END OF SET 1: Ateneo 25, UP 14#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Josh Ybañez leads UST rally past NU in UAAP men’s volleyball
Josh Ybañez celebrates after leading UST’s rally past NU in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Reigning MVP Josh Ybañez unleashed a career-high 34 points as University of Santo Tomas continued to assert its mastery over defending champion National University with a come-from-behind 28-30, 22-25, 25-23, 25-22, 15-9 win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
In his past three 30-point games, UST lost. This time, Ybañez made sure the Golden Spikers would complete their comeback from a two-set deficit, firing 31-of-62 spikes, two blocks, and an ace on top of 25 excellent receptions.
UST post-game interview after beating NU in men’s volleyball
UST assistant coach Ben Mape, Josh Ybañez, Gboy De Vega, and Dux Yambao after ending NU’s seven-game winning streak. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/DmFL9sVFBb
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
FINAL: Reigning MVP Josh Ybañez sets another career-high 34 points and 25 receptions as UST (5-4) pulls off a comeback-from-behind five-set win over National U (7-2). #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/q0rZBtpnR6
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
Ateneo post-game interview after beating UP in men’s volleyball
Ateneo coach Timmy Sto. Tomas and Ken Batas after staving off the gritty UP. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/yX6SvLQI3J
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
FINAL: Ken Batas pours in 30 points as Ateneo (5-4) edges out UP (0-8) in five sets, 25-15, 18-25, 25-15, 20-25, 15-10.#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/oduUbk29TV
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) March 24, 2024
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