LIVE: UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournament – February 15

UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournament

February 15, Saturday – Mall of Asia Arena

• 9:00 a.m. – UE Red Warriors vs UP Fighting Maroons
• 11:00 a.m. – FEU Tamaraws vs UST Golden Spikers
• 1:00 p.m. – UE Lady Warriors vs UP Fighting Maroons
• 3:00 p.m. – FEU Lady Tamaraws vs UST Golden Tigresses

UAAP: Gerz Petallo, FEU bank on teamwork in opening win

MANILA, Philippines — Gerz Petallo believes team work will be Far Eastern University’s biggest strength this UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

Petallo scattered eight kills, five blocks, and two aces to finish with 15 points as FEU jumpstarted its campaign with a rousing 25-19, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20 win on Saturday night at Mall of Asia Arena.

“It’s not just one or two players carrying the team—we all contribute. That’s the biggest factor in why we won,” said the third-year spiker.

UAAP: Trust fueling Jazlyn Ellarina’s showing for FEU Lady Tamaraws

MANILA, Philippines — Jazlyn Ellarina is grateful to find a new home at Far Eastern University where she is thriving in a new position in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

From being part of the stacked National University as an opposite spiker two years ago, Ellarina got her break as a middle blocker and she made most of her playing time to help FEU beat the University of Santo Tomas, 25-19, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20, on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

UAAP: FEU turns back UST for opening win in women’s volleyball

Far Eastern University  clinched its first victory of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament after beating University of Santo Tomas , 25-19, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20, on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

The Lady Tamaraws gave coach Tina Salak a winning return, outworking the Golden Tigresses in the two-hour affair that capped off the opening day of the volleyball competition.

“Ang tagal ko din inantay na makabalik. But here, yung direction ng team andoon naman then going against UST, ang tagal namin pinag aralan, two weeks. Hindi naman nasayang yung effort namin and lahat ng mga sacrifices ng mga bata, collectively, lahat, pati sa mga coaching staff,” Salak said.

UAAP women’s volleyball scores: FEU Lady Tamaraws vs UST Golden Tigresses

• FINAL: FEU edges fierce rival UST, 25-19, 16-25, 25-14, 25-20, to jumpstart its #UAAPSeason87 on a high note.
• END OF SET 3: FEU 25, UST 14. The Lady Tamaraws regain the lead, 2-1.
• END OF SET 2: UST 25, FEU 16. The Tigresses level the match to one set apiece
• END OF SET 1: FEU 25, UST 19.

IN PHOTOS: UP outlast UE in women’s volleyball

UAAP: UE duo of Khy Cepada, Van Bangayan show promise in loss

MANILA, Philippines — Khy Cepada made a potent pair with Van Bangayan to lead the charge for the rebuilding University of the East in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

Just like the old times, UE turned to Cepada and Bangayan to rise from a 0-2 deficit against the University of the Philippines, which is the new home of its former players led by Casiey Dongallo.

However, the Lady Warriors fell short ,18-25, 24-26, 26-24, 25-13, 13-15, on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

UAAP: Rookie Kianne Olango eager to end UP’s Final Four drought

MANILA, Philippines — Kianne Olango seeks to translate her success in the girls’ division by bringing back the University of the Philippines to the Final Four in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

After a successful high school career with National University Nazareth School, Olango debuted in style for UP with 15 points including four blocks to avoid a meltdown at the hands of the gritty University of the East in five sets, 25-18, 26-24, 24-26,13-25, 15-13, on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Olango, who led the Lady Bullpups to a Season 85 title run and won the MVP, said she is still learning under a new environment as UP tries to rise from a string of forgettable seasons. The Fighting Maroons have not been to the Final Four for the past nine years.

UAAP: UP staves off UE rally in women’s volleyball opener

MANILA, Philippines–University of the Philippines (UP) survived a gritty fightback from University of the East (UE), 25-18, 26-24, 24-26, 13-25, 15-13, to open the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

“First game of the season, of course, coming into this season, excited yung mga players, hindi pa nila alam what to expect. Hindi rin natin alam kung ano yung changes ng UE since nawalan sila ng players, kung ano yung gagalawin nila,” new UP head coach Benson Bocboc said.

“So, later on, later part lumaban sila tapos medyo kami yung na-off so buti naman nakuha namin sa dulo, in five sets,” he added.

UAAP: As spectator, Casiey Dongallo shows support for UP and ex-team UE

MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo may have found her new home at the University of the Philippines after her controversial exit with her fellow California Academy products but her heart still goes out to her former school University of the East.

Dongallo, who transferred to Diliman with Kizzie Madriaga, Jelai Gajero, and other California players and coach Dr. Obet Vital, was supporting both schools in their UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball opening game on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

“Watching them is parang may panghihinayang pa rin, sana nandiyan ako sa loob ng court naglalaro pa rin. Wala namang any pagpipili sa kanila kung saan ako nakasuporta ngayon,” said Dongallo, wearing a neutral-colored top, before the Fighting Maroons survived the Lady Warriors in a thriller, 25-18, 26-24, 24-26, 13-25, 15-13.

UAAP women’s volleyball scores: UE Lady Warriors vs UP Fighting Maroons

• STATS: UP vs UE. Joan Monares with 17 points and 11 digs to lead the Fighting Maroons. Kianne Olango debuted with 15 points.

• FINAL: UP hangs tight to survive UE in five sets, 25-18, 26-24, 24-26, 13-25, 15-13.
• WE’RE GOING FIVE! END OF SET 4: UE 25, UP 13.
• END OF SET 3: UE 26, UP 24. The Lady Warriors refused to be swept, forcing a fourth set.
• END OF SET 2: UP 26, UE 24 The Fighting Maroons take a commanding two-set lead!
• END OF SET 1: UP 25, UE 18.

IN PHOTOS: FEU win over UST in UAAP men’s volleyball

UAAP: Inspired Mikko Espartero leads FEU revenge win over UST

MANILA, Philippines — Mikko Espartero was an early revelation as he powered Far Eastern University to a vengeful 20-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-20 win over University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

With 12 of his family members from Antique cheering for him at the venue, an inspired Espartero proved his worth as a starter, hammering down a game-high 19 points on top of six digs and six receptions.

“Sobrang laking tulong yung FEU community na laging sumusuporta. Binubuhos namin yung effort namin para sa kanila, lalo na sa mga pamilya namin na nanonood lalo na first game ko ngayon pumunta pa dito galing probinsya,” said Espartero, who drilled 16 kills, two blocks and an ace.

UAAP men’s volleyball scores: FEU vs UST

• FINAL: FEU takes down last year’s finalist UST, 20-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-20.
• Josh Ybañez carried off the court after hurting his right ankle. FEU with a 22-18 lead in the fourth set.

IN PHOTOS: UP escapes UE in UAAP men’s volleyball

UAAP: Rhea Dimaculangan relishing new role as UE assistant coach

MANILA, Philippines — Former PVL setter Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete found a new passion as an assistant coach with the University of the East men’s volleyball team along with her brother Jumbo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament.

UE may have started its season off the wrong foot with a 25-19, 23-25, 26-24, 16-25, 16-18 meltdown to the University of the Philippines but Dimaculangan still had a great time passing her learnings to the young Red Warriors and helping out coach Jerome Guhit on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

VIDEO: UE Red Warriors assistant coach Rhea Dimaculangan-Villarete

UAAP: Unfazed Olayemi Raheem shines in UAAP debut

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines found a gem in the Nigerian youth national team spiker, Olayemi Raheem.

Raheem had a debut to remember as he lifted new-look UP to a come-from-behind 25-23, 24-26, 25-16, 18-16 win over the University of the East in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament opener on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.

The 19-year-old spiker from Nigeria introduced himself to Philippine volleyball with his athleticism and vicious attacks, firing 25 points built on a 24-of-62 attacking clip and a block off the bench.

UAAP men’s volleyball scores: UP vs UE

UP coach Carlo Cabatingan and Olayemi Raheem after a winning debut. #UAAPSeason87 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Ow8mo0H6CT

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 15, 2025

• Olayemi Raheem has a memorable UAAP debut with 25 points for UP.
• Olayemi Raheem introduces himself in UAAP men’s volleyball by delivering a stellar debut for the UP Fighting Maroons.
• UP outlasts UE in a thrilling five-setter to get the ball rolling in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament.

UAAP Season 87 volleyball: storylines and games to watch out for

MANILA, Philippines —After the interesting off-season movements, several storylines have emerged for the upcoming UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament, which opens on February 15.

In one of the biggest stories entering the the season, National University tapped decorated PVL champion coach Sherwin Meneses paving the for another expected strong showing for the defendong champions.

UE Lady Warriors move past heartbreaking exodus of players

MANILA, Philippines — Losing their core players has been tough for the UE Lady Warriors, to say the least.

But as the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament opens on Sunday, Khy Cepada and the University of the East Lady Warriors chose to focus on what’s in front of them instead of the exodus of their key players.

UAAP: New UP coach Benson Bocboc keeps focus on team

MANILA, Philippines — Benson Bocboc may still be adapting to a new culture at University of the Philippines, but he is choosing to focus on the sport as their common ground ahead of his first stint as head coach in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. 

From being part of coach Ramil De Jesus’ staff in La Salle for the past years, Bocboc is ready for the challenge of leading a young UP squad, which seeks to rise from its past forgettable seasons.

UAAP: UST still determined to make a deep run despite key losses

MANILA, Philippines — With the loss of key players Jonna Perdido and Xyza Gula, the University of Santo Tomas is looking to unleash the team’s next-man-up mentality in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

Perdido suffered from an ACL tear on her left knee in last year’s Shakey’s Super League, while Gula has been ruled out due to a fractured tailbone she sustained last December.

UAAP: Coach Tina Salak looks to make most of intact core

MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University returning coach Tina Salak has set the expectations high for the Lady Tamaraws believing they are no longer underdogs in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. 

After FEU return to the Final Four last year– forcing National University to a do-or-die game but falling short to the eventual champion–Salak wants her team to embrace the bigger goals this year with their intact roster bannered by Tin Ubaldo, Chenie Tagaod, Faida Bakanke, Gerz Petallo, Jean Asis, and Jaz Ellarina.

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