LIVE UPDATES: UAAP Season 86 volleyball February 17
UAAP volleyball opening schedule of games (February 17)
Mall of Asia Arena
10 a.m. – Ateneo vs UE (men’s)
12 noon – Adamson vs La Salle (men’s)
2 p.m. – Ateneo vs UE (women’s)
4 p.m. – Adamson vs La Salle (women’s)
UAAP volleyball: La Salle admits struggling with transition after players’ departure
La Salle coach Ramil de Jesus in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball. –LANCE AGCAOILI
MANILA, Philippines — La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus admitted that it’s tough to build a dynasty with the current trend of the UAAP players forgoing their remaining playing years to turn professional in the PVL.
La Salle lost several key players after Finals MVP and Best Setter Mars Alba and Jolina Dela Cruz graduated, followed by the departure of Fifi Sharma and Justine Jazareno, who bid farewell to the Lady Spikers and join the Akari Chargers in the pros.
UAAP volleyball: Angel Canino has ‘matured’ in her second year, says coach
La Salle Lady Spikers’ Angel Canino in the UAAP volleyball. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus believes Angel Canino has become a more mature player in her second year with the Lady Spikers in time for their title-retention bid in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
Canino fired 14 points built on 11 attacks and three blocks to kick off her sophomore season and jumpstart La Salle’s campaign with a rousing 25-16, 25-16, 25-18 victory over Adamson on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.
As he reaches 300 wins, Ramil De Jesus looks to leave legacy of discipline
La Salle coach Ramil de Jesus gets his 300th win in the UAAP. –LANCE AGCAOILI
MANILA, Philippines — More than getting a record number of wins, Ramil De Jesus wants to leave a legacy as a coach who produced smart and disciplined players.
De Jesus opened his 27th year with La Salle in historic fashion with his 300th win— most in the UAAP by a coach– after the Lady Spikers swept the Adamson Lady Falcons, 25-16, 25-16, 25-18, in the Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament opener on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.
PHOTOS: La Salle Lady Spikers vs Adamson Lady Falcons
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La Salle crushes Adamson to kick off UAAP volleyball title retention bid
La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP volleyball opener. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–La Salle’s length and prowess were just too much in a quick and methodical 25-16, 25-16, 25-18 annihilation of Adamson at the start of the Lady Spikers’ title-retention bid on Saturday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball.
The win was nothing short of phenomenal since it coincided with the 300th career victory of La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus in the UAAP.
UAAP volleyball: Ateneo’s long-sleeved jerseys just a one time thing
Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball opener. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Ateneo surprised everyone with not-so-usual long-sleeved jerseys to open the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
The Blue Eagles may have looked good in their long-sleeved kits, but Saturday would be the first and the last time that they would be donning that uniform.
“Actually, we were surprised that we were using long sleeves for our jersey, but we were told that it was only for today so we’ll go back to wearing sleeveless next game,” Lyann De Guzman told Inquirer after their 25-20, 18-25, 23-25, 18-25 loss to new-look University of the East.
STATS: La Salle Lady Spikers vs Adamson Lady Falcons
VIDEO: La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus on his legacy as a Lady Spikers coach
La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus on his legacy as a Lady Spikers coach. #UAAPSeason86 | via @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/HtdD2g3j4n
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VIDEO: La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus on his 300th UAAP win
La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus on his 300th UAAP win. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/wnWLLVgoNc
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 17, 2024
UAAP women’s volleyball LIVE updates: La Salle Lady Spikers vs Adamson Lady Falcons
WATCH: La Salle celebrates its season opener win. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/gS3OZy1RPe
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FINAL: Defending champion La Salle opens its title-retention bid with a rousing 25-16, 25-16, 25-18 victory over Adamson. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/3PmNxh2e5N
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END OF SET 2: La Salle 25, Adamson 16
The Lady Spikers take a commanding two-set lead. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/6PiBjjmxmA
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END OF SET 1: La Salle 25, Adamson 16
Angel Canino clinches the first set win. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/w8n2OJ71kL
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Adamson braces for the defending champion La Salle. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/5ldCSCwN6q
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La Salle warming up for its first #UAAPSeason86 game against Adamson. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/K64GTUnDFI
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Dongallo leads UE past Ateneo in UAAP women’s volleyball opener
Casiey Dongallo (9) and the UE Lady Warriors celebrate their win over Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–Casiey Dongallo has been augured as the next big thing in college volleyball.
The rookie spiker from Catmon, Cebu was good as advertised, scoring 27 points in her collegiate debut to spearhead University of East’s come-from-behind 20-25, 25-18, 25-23, 25-18 victory over Ateneo on Saturday at the opener of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball.
Dongallo capped her heroics by delivering the Lady Warriors’ last three attacks, shattering the hopes of the Blue Eagles from stretching it further to the limit.
UAAP women’s volleyball LIVE updates: Ateneo Blue Eagles vs UE Lady Warriors
Casiey Dongallo ends UE’s losing streak to Ateneo. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/SI57MdX5n5
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END OF SET 3: UE 25, Ateneo 23
The Lady Warriors take the driver’s seat with a 2-1 match advantage, nearing their first win in the #UAAPSeason86. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/Ib42OdjpT8
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END OF SET 2: UE 25, Ateneo 17
The Lady Warriors equalize the match to one set apiece. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/lrkzLNfZGQ
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END OF SET 1: Ateneo 25, UE 20
Lyann De Guzman gives the opening set to the Blue Eagles. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/yG2lIK4ENs
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Casiey Dongallo and UE Lady Warriors warming up. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/y55mLDaLVm
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 17, 2024
The Ateneo Blue Eagles wearing their new long-sleeve jersey.
They will face the new-look UE Lady Warriors.#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/dVFUmJIJGk
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 17, 2024
UAAP volleyball: Ateneo, La Salle open men’s campaign with wins
La Salle Green Spikers’ Vince Maglinao in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQURIER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo and La Salle kicked off their respective UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball campaigns with separate victories on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.
The Green Spikers leaned on the potent combo of Noel Kampton and JM Ronquillo to overcome the Adamson Falcons, 25-22, 25-23, 26-24.
Meanwhile, Ken Batas poured in 22 points off 19 attacks, two blocks and an ace as Ateneo overcame a second set defeat before beating University of the East, 25-16, 22-25, 25-15, 25-14.
VIDEO: La Salle coach Jose Roque, Noel Kampton, and JM Ronquillo on their first win
La Salle coach Jose Roque, Noel Kampton, and JM Ronquillo on their first win. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/CK8TmkaW4R
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 17, 2024
UAAP men’s volleyball: La Salle (1-0) beats Adamson (0-1), 25-22, 25-23, 26-24
La Salle (1-0) beats Adamson (0-1), 25-22, 25-23, 26-24. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/aalFT6sZoT
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 17, 2024
VIDEO: Ateneo coach Timmy Sto. Tomas, Ken Batas, and Aimar Okeke after winning debut
Ateneo coach Timmy Sto. Tomas, Ken Batas, and Aimar Okeke after a winning debut in #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Ao064WeczB
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 17, 2024
UAAP men’s volleyball: Ateneo wins opener over UE
Ateneo (1-0) opens its #UAAPSeason86 men’s volleyball campaign with a 25-16, 22-25, 25-15, 25-14 win over UE (0-1). @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/BHGSKnYBxD
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) February 17, 2024
UAAP: Julia Coronel embraces bigger role for La Salle in title defense
La Salle Lady Spikers’ Julia Coronel in the UAAP volleyball press conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Julia Coronel is up for the challenge of being one of the leaders in La Salle’s title-retention bid in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament starting on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena.
After the departure of reigning Best Setter and Season 85 Finals MVP Mars Alba, Coronel was tasked to be the team captain and main playmaker of the team.
UAAP volleyball: They’re rebuilding, but don’t sleep on these plucky Tigresses
Bernadett Pepito and Regina Jurado of the UST Tigresses ahead of the UAAP volleyball competition. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Admittedly on its rebuilding phase, University of Santo Tomas (UST) will be coming into the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament with no expectations.
But it doesn’t mean that the Golden Tigresses would simply back down to the competition, especially after surprising themselves in their preseason preparations.
“We performed well [in the preseason] even though we didn’t put a lot of pressure on ourselves,” captain Bernadett Pepito told the Inquirer after the league’s press conference on Monday. “Coming to this season we are hungry [to win] because in the two seasons of the Shakey’s (tournament), we reached the final four.”
UAAP volleyball: Faida Bakanke poised to be x-factor for FEU Lady Tamaraws
FEU’s Faida Bakanke will make her UAAP debut in Season 86.–SSL PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University parades star foreign student-athlete Faida Bakanke in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, which opens this weekend at Mall of Asia Arena.
Even before the season started, the Congolese rookie has already made waves by flexing her towering net defense and hard-hitting attacks to lead FEU to two podium finishes with a silver medal in the V-League and a bronze in the Shakey’s Super League.
Sergio Veloso targets Final Four stint for Ateneo in his UAAP coaching debut
Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso during the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball press conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Despite fielding a rebuilding roster, new Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso is determined to bring back the Blue Eagles to the Final Four in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
“It’s my first season and I introduced a little different skills, different system, and I’m so happy because the players understand this and my feeling, the team can improve to another level,” said the Brazilian coach, who makes his debut on Saturday against the new-look University of the East.
“Our target is to [be] in the Top Four.”
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