HIGHLIGHTS: UAAP Season 86 volleyball Final Four May 8

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UAAP volleyball Final Four schedule of games (May 8)

Smart Araneta Coliseum

12 nn– NU Bulldogs vs La Salle Green Spikers (men’s Final Four)
2 p.m. – UST Golden Spikers vs FEU Tamaraws (men’s Final Four)
4 p.m. – FEU Lady Tamaraws vs NU Lady Bulldogs (women’s Final Four)

FULL SCHEDULE HERE.

UAAP: Lady Bulldogs get inspiration boost, tips from Jaja Santiago

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Former NU Lady Bulldogs Jen Nierva (left) and Jaja Santiago watching the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four game between NU and FEU at Araneta Coliseum.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Inspired by Jaja Santiago’s presence, the National University Lady Bulldogs overcame the tough challenge of Far Eastern University in the Final Four to advance to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.

Fresh from Japan, Santiago cheered her alma mater, which booked its third straight trip to the Finals after sweeping FEU, 25-13, 27-25, 25-15, on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. FULL STORY

UAAP: NU coach Norman Miguel always grateful for UST stint

NU Lady Bulldogs coach Norman Miguel during a UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four game against FEU Lady Tamaraws. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — National University coach Norman Miguel will have a special first UAAP finals appearance as he faces the school where his coaching career started.

When University of Santo Tomas last won a championship in Season 72 in 2010,  Miguel was part of the coaching staff of former coach Shaq Delos Santos, who is now back with the Tigresses as an assistant for KungFu Reyes. FULL STORY

VIDEO: FEU coach Manolo Refugia and Lady Tamaraws Tin Ubaldo, Chenie Tagaod, and Faida Bakanke after their Season 86 campaign

UAAP: Birthday girl Sheena Toring throws a block party in NU win

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Sheena Toring during the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four game against FEU Lady Tamaraws. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Sheena Toring hosted a block party on her 23rd birthday to bring back National University to the UAAP women’s volleyball finals for the third straight season.

On her special day, Toring unleashed her best game of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with 13 points highlighted by a game-high six blocks to eliminate Far Eastern University, 25-13, 27-25, 25-15, on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. FULL STORY

NU Lady Bulldogs oust FEU, face UST in UAAP volleyball Finals

NU Lady Bulldogs are aheaded to the the UAAP women’s volleyball Finals anew. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

National University forged a Finals matchup against University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament after a 25-13, 27-25, 25-15 revenge act against Far Eastern University on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

After absorbing a stunning Game 1 sweep at the hands of the Lady Tamaraws, Bella Belen willed NU’s Finals bid with 21 points from 16 attacks and five aces while birthday celebrant Sheena Toring contributed 13 points, six coming from a game-high six blocks. FULL STORY

VIDEO: NU Lady Bulldogs after entering the UAAP Finals for the third straight time

NU Lady Bulldogs vs FEU Lady Tamaraws for the UAAP Season 86 Finals

UAAP women’s volleyball Final Four Live Updates: NU Lady Bulldogs vs FEU Lady Tamaraws

UST makes history as first fourth seed to reach UAAP volleyball Finals

UST Golden Spikers celebrate after becoming the first fourth seed to reach the UAAP volleyball Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — History wasn’t on the side of the University of Santo Tomas as no No. 4 seed team has yet to reach the UAAP volleyball Finals since the Final Four era began.

But the Golden Spikers overcame the odds and completed and swept league-leaders Far Eastern University Tamaraws, 25-18, 21-25, 26-24, 26-24, to become the first-ever fourth seed to reach the championship round and claim a second straight finals trip in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. FULL STORY

VIDEO: UST coach Odjie Mamon, GBoy De Vega, Josh Ybañez, and Sher Umandal after making the UAAP men’s volleyball Finals

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UAAP men’s volleyball Final Four Live Updates: UST Golden Spikers vs FEU Tamaraws

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After Choco Mucho, Alinsunurin also steers NU back to UAAP Finals

NU coach Dante Alinsunurin and the Bulldogs booked another trip to the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Dante Alinsunurin couldn’t be any happier after the four-peat-seeking National University entered the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball finals, following the footsteps of his pro team, Choco Mucho in the PVL All-Filipino Conference championship round.

Alinsunurin’s double coaching gig continues and this time both of his squads will be seeing action in the biggest stages of men’s and women’s volleyball leagues. But it doesn’t stop with finals appearances as he hopes to continue the Bulldogs’ dynasty in their ninth straight trip to the championship round and deliver Choco Mucho’s maiden PVL title. FULL STORY

NU Bulldogs headed to UAAP volleyball Finals, eliminating La Salle

Owa Retamar and the NU Bulldogs are headed to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — On the eve of his graduation day, Owa Retamar made sure to bring National University to its second straight finals in his last playing year in the UAAP men’s volleyball tournament.

Facing their toughest opponent in the Final Four, the Bulldogs leaned on the star setter with 21 excellent sets to eliminate La Salle, 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 25-21, in Season 86 on Wednesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. FULL STORY

VIDEO: NU coach Dante Alinsunurin, Owa Retamar, and Buds Buddin after reaching UAAP Season 86 Finals

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UAAP men’s volleyball Final Four Live Updates: NU Bulldogs vs La Salle Green Spikers

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NU, FEU battle for last UAAP women’s volleyball Finals slot

Gerzel Petallo and Alyssa Solomon in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

The Far Eastern University Lady Tamaraws, when asked what motivates them to prove doubters wrong in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament Final Four, said nothing about looking to add to their vast collection of championships.

“We are super eager to enter the Finals. Season 84 was our inspiration to get here,’’ said ace setter Tin Ubaldo after they reduced their semifinal clash opposite National University to a rubber match not many believed was necessary after the Lady Bulldogs came into the round on a rampaging seven-game streak.

The Lady Tamaraws, though, have all the mental edge on their side going into the 4 p.m. game at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday after dumping the top-ranked Lady Bulldogs in straight sets last Saturday. The winner advances to face University of Santo Tomas in a best-of-three title series starting on Sunday. FULL STORY

Em Banagua committed to help UST in UAAP Finals despite injury

UST Tigresses’ Em Banagua during a UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament volleyball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Despite her knee injury, Em Banagua vows to give her all in the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses’ return to the UAAP women’s volleyball Finals.

Banagua hurt her left knee in the first set after a bad landing on her attempt to save the ball, but that didn’t stop her from helping the twice-to-beat UST book a trip to the Season 86 Finals after dethroning La Salle in five sets, 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 19-25, 15-7, on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.

The rookie middle blocker shrugged off her injury, which sidelined her in a couple of second-round games, through ice and pain relievers, coupled that with her determination to contribute for the Tigresses. FULL STORY

Hungry UST Tigresses make sure youth not wasted on the young

UST Tigresses’ Cassie Carballo in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

Not many would have listed University of Santo Tomas (UST) as a potential finalist before the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament started.

After all, the Golden Tigresses did not look like they had a lot to work with on paper, with mostly rookies and sophomores making up their roster after the departure of most of their seniors—including former Queen Tigress Eya Laure.

UST’s current lineup was also not the most desirable when talking about height as the Tigresses are only averaging around 6 feet—but all those factors that made a lot of people doubt their chances was not a hindrance for the Tigresses to show their grit to finally make their way back to the Finals. FULL STORY

UAAP: Young, undersized UST Tigresses ready for fight of their lives

UST Tigresses have book a return ticket to the UAAP women’s volleyball Finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

University of Santo Tomas (UST) couldn’t have gotten off to a better start in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.

Angge Poyos wants more than that.

“We had a beautiful start to the season; I hope we can end it in a beautiful way, too,” Poyos, the smashing rookie Tigress, said late Sunday after leading her team to a nerve-testing 25-20, 16-25, 25-20, 19-25, 15-7 victory over La Salle during their Final Four showdown at Mall of Asia Arena. FULL STORY

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