HIGHLIGHTS: UAAP Season 86 volleyball Finals NU vs UST Game 2
UAAP volleyball Finals Game 2 schedule of games (May 15)
Mall of Asia Arena (MOA Arena)
1 p.m. – UAAP Season 86 volleyball awarding
2 p.m. – UST Golden Spikers vs NU Bulldogs (Men’s Finals)
4 p.m. – NU Lady Bulldogs vs UST Tigresses (Women’s Finals)
FULL SCHEDULE HERE.
UAAP: All-heart UST Tigresses still proud of silver finish
UST Tigresses after losing the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final series to NU Lady Bulldogs. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — They may have fallen short in getting a different ending, but the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses remained proud of their finish in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
It was the same result for coach KungFu Reyes in his second UAAP women’s volleyball Finals in five years, but he encouraged his undersized but still hardfighting Tigresses–fondly dubbed as Mini Miss UST–to keep their heads up after their unexpected Season 86 Finals run. FULL STORY
UAAP: Healthy Sheena Toring relishes ‘satisfying’ NU championship
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Sheena Toring during the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals game against UST Tigresses. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Sheena Toring has completed her unfinished business for National University after playing an instrumental role in the team’s UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals sweep of the University of Santo Tomas to capture the championship.
After missing the opportunity to finish last year’s Finals after suffering a knee injury when NU lost the crown to La Salle, Toring helped the Lady Bulldogs complete a successful title redemption while staying healthy. FULL STORY
UAAP: Xyza Gula proves worth for UST Tigresses this season
UST Tigresses’ Xyza Gula with coach KungFu Reyes during the UAAP Season 86 women’s Finals game against NU Bulldogs. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Xyza Gula has proven this UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament that she’s always ready whenever her number gets called.
Although Rookie of the Year and 2nd Best Outside Spiker Angge Poyos played through her right ankle sprain in Game 2, her injury from Game 1 limited her from unleashing her lethal form leading to spot minutes playing time. FULL STORY
With nerves of steel, NU Lady Bulldogs reclaim UAAP crown
NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate after winning the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball championship with a sweep of UST Tigresses. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
It all came down to that third frame Wednesday night, with National University (NU) facing set point in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
Bella Belen, who had earlier won her second MVP trophy, steeled the Lady Bulldogs shaken resolve with a kill to extend the set.
But Xyza Gula, the University of Santo Tomas (UST) dynamo who again unloaded fireworks off the bench and steered the Tigresses to a confidence-inflating second set victory, put her team on the verge of a crucial set win with another point. FULL STORY
No-tomorrow mindset fuels Alyssa Solomon to UAAP Finals MVP
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Alyssa Solomon is the Finals MVP of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals against UST Tigresses. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net
MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon turned the UAAP women’s volleyball Finals into her playground, emerging as the MVP of the series to bring back the crown to the National University Lady Bulldogs.
Solomon unleashed her best game of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with 27 points to complete NU’s title redemption tour with a 25-23, 23-25, 27-25, 25-18 win over University of Santo Tomas in Game 2 in front of 22,515 fans at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. FULL STORY
UAAP: Bella Belen, NU get perfect ending after rough start to season
Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs after winning the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball championship with a sweep of UST Tigresses. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — The title redemption tour was sweeter for Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs, proving their doubters wrong after starting the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball season off on the wrong foot,
A sweep loss to the University of Santo Tomas started the Lady Bulldogs’ title redemption bid filled with doubts, but that didn’t stop Belen and the team from slowly but surely returning to the top capped off with the UAAP championships.
Incidentally, it was NU’s time to sweep UST–this time in a UAAP Finals series. FULL STORY
VIDEO: UST Tigresses on their silver finish in UAAP Season 86
UST vows to bounce back next year. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/yteqrALn9h
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
WATCH: UST's Detdet Pepito and Cassie Carballo on their run. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/B9I8QIeZnk
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
WATCH: UST coach KungFu Reyes, Xyza Gula, and Angge Poyos share their thoughts after settling for silver. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/bT2rv6Exnd
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
VIDEO: NU Lady Bulldogs on their latest UAAP women’s volleyball title
WATCH: Bella Belen on playing for the Alas Pilipinas and her future with NU. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/ZtGmuvsDFk
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
WATCH: Coach Norman Miguel and Sheena Toring on their successful #UAAPSeason86. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/3ZiJaQuxif
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
Sheena Toring, Bella Belen, and Alyssa Solomon share their thoughts after reclaiming the championship. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/jY9a5PRGJH
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
WATCH: NU coach Norman Miguel and Vange Alinsug after winning their first title. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/4Q3whcO4Nb
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
NU Lady Bulldogs sweep UST Tigresses to regain UAAP volleyball title
NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate after winning the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball championship with a sweep of UST Tigresses. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Alyssa Solomon slid from the back row and knelt before setting up Bella Belen for an authoritative cross court hit, bringing the National University Lady Bulldogs a point away from collaring the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
The Lady Bulldogs eventually completed their chase for redemption by defeating the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses 25-23, 23-25, 27-25, 25-16, before 22,515 screaming souls at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday night.
“My mindset before the game was to give my best. It was now or never,’’ said Alyssa Solomon, the Finals MVP after they swept the Tigresses in the second game of their best-of-three championship showdown. FULL STORY
UAAP Finals Game 2 live updates: NU Lady Bulldogs vs UST Tigresses
UST with a silver medal finish. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Fes8emcQ6k
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Two titles in three seasons for NU. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/pKUezE4PQq
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Alyssa Solomon is the #UAAPSeason86 Finals MVP! pic.twitter.com/UIHzS3Powd
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
AND… NEEEEWWWW!!! UAAP VOLLEYBALL QUEENS, NATIONAL U! 🐶
The Lady Bulldogs sing their hymn after a tantalizing championship win in Game 2 of the #UAAPSeason86 women’s vball finals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/NkkLkuY3yP
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 15, 2024
Heads up, UST Tigresses! Still a great #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/THjQbp20YT
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Bella Belen and Detdet Pepito’s friendship! #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/AFT2zA5aOE
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
UNSUCCESSFUL. AND NEW… NU!
WATCH: The final moments of NU’s championship-winning Game 2 over UST. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/m0i7lQI4Gy
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 15, 2024
REDEMPTION TOUR COMPLETE!
The NU Lady Bulldogs reclaim their lost glory after sweeping the UST Tigresses in the #UAAPSeason86 Finals series. pic.twitter.com/lrog6BZ8cw
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
END OF SET 3: NU 27, UST 25
The Lady Bulldogs complete a third set comeback to regain the lead, 2-1. A set away from the #UAAPSeason86 title. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/6hggcDK5l1
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
WOW. 🐶
After a looong third set, NU takes a 2-1 lead after winning over UST, 27-25. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/GsL0PmkVr0
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 15, 2024
Game 2 NU vs UST Gate Attendance at MOA Arena: 22,515 fans #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/FMN6O5rMXh
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
END OF SET 2: UST 25, NU 23
The Tigresses equalize Game 2 to one set apiece after Xyza Gula’s set-clinching attack. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/MjShuCIuxR
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
END OF SET 1: NU 25, UST 23#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/0MQkS8cuze
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
NU Bulldogs beat UST to complete UAAP volleyball ‘four-peat’
NU Bulldogs celebrate after completing a four-peat in UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball at the expense of the UST Golden Spikers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — National University conquered its toughest title quest to complete a historic “four-peat” in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament.
Behind Buds Buddin and Nico Almendras’ one-two punch and Owa Retamar’s brilliant plays, NU completed a Finals series sweep of the University of Santo Tomas, 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15, in Game 2 on Wednesday before an ecstatic 17,049 crowd at Mall of Asia Arena. FULL STORY
VIDEO: NU Bulldogs completing a rare ‘four-peat’ in UAAP men’s volleyball
Coach Dante on overcoming their toughest challenge. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/cxKEDv1NyI
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
NU coach Dante Alinsunurin, Nico Almendras, Buds Buddin, and Owa Retamar after completing a rare ‘four-peat’ #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/usqwZRPPdl
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
UAAP Finals Game 2 live updates: UST Golden Spikers vs NU Bulldogs
Owa Retamar is grateful to end his UAAP career as a champion. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/4X5d4wpgCL
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Owa Retamar is the #UAAPSeason86 Finals MVP. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/gw9JaI2Z27
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Silver for the second straight year but UST is still the first No.4 seed to reach the Finals. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/WBGwJbLPSr
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
Your four-peat champs, the NU Bulldogs! #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/42H2uU8le0
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Coach Odjie Mamon to UST: Umiyak kayo kung hindi nyo binigay yung best niyo. Lumaban kayo keep your heads up. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/eUlsq114Sn
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
NU 🤝 UST #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ZEbW3MkPd9
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
TOUGH LOSS
The UST Golden Spikers take in the stinging loss to NU in Game 2 of the #UAAPSeason86 men’s vball finals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/H1GZLcVT8S
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 15, 2024
Nico Almendras for the championship! #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/PUArowYjRy
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
‘FOUR-PEAT’ for the NU BULLDOGS
NU captures the #UAAPSeason86 men’s title after completing a series sweep in Game 2 with a 25-21, 22-25, 25-17, 25-15 win over UST. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/pyPwxMwxCw
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Kai Sotto is here at MOA Arena to watch the NU vs UST finals. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/TYHvUDVvhF
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
END OF SET 3: NU 25, UST 17
The Bulldogs regain the lead, moving a set closer to a historic ‘four-peat’.#UAAPSeason86
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
FINALLY A SET WIN IN THE SEASON 86 FINALS 🐯
WATCH: The Yellow Sea erupts after the UST Golden Spikers won Set 2 over NU in Game 2 of the #UAAPSeason86 men’s vball finals. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/uWLmEYDUDJ
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
END OF SET 2: UST 25, NU 22
The Golden Spikers tie Game 2 to one set apiece. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
VIDEO: La Salle’s Thea Gagate, Angel Canino, and Julia Coronel on their bronze medal finish
Gagate, Canino and Coronel on playing for the Alas Pilipinas in the AVC Challenge Cup. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/KI9XNRSyVf
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
La Salle’s Thea Gagate, Angel Canino, and Julia Coronel on their bronze medal finish. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/f7FMlQvUpk
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
Bella Belen wins second UAAP women’s volleyball MVP in three seasons
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen is now a two-time UAAP women’s volleyball MVP.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Bella Belen was crowned UAAP MVP for a second time hours before Wednesday’s Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals where National University is looking to complete its title redemption tour against University of Santo Tomas at Mall of Asia Arena.
Belen became the first NU women’s volleyball player to become a two-time MVP — her second top individual honor in three seasons.
The do-it-all outside spiker has joined an elite club of two-time UAAP MVPs with La Salle’s Desiree Hernandez and Aby Maraño, and an award shy of tying three-time winners Alyssa Valdez of Ateneo and Far Eastern University’s Ailyn Ege and Monica Aleta. FULL STORY
UAAP women’s volleyball: Bella Belen is Season 86 MVP, Angge Poyos is rookie of the year
LOOK: University of the Philippines’ Pling Baclay accepts the #UAAPSeason86 women’s volleyball tournament Best Middle Blocker award on behalf of teammate Niña Ytang. | @ThirdyINQ pic.twitter.com/bWhfMWUUqG
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
She seems to be walking fine. 👀 Still a game time decision for the Golden Tigresses, though.
UST’s Angge Poyos receives her #UAAPSeason86 Rookie of the Year award. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/nid5PZXuAp
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 15, 2024
That’s TWO-TIME MVP for you! 🐶
Bella Belen is the #UAAPSeason86 MVP, making it her second win of the award in three years. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/jB7ZQmbVHw
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 15, 2024
Bella Belen: Ibalik ang korona sa Sampaloc! #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/VKb1P9YFk2
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Bella Belen earns her second UAAP MVP. #UAAPSeason86
Art card: @marlocueto
| @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/k7sog1jaq9
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
The #UAAPSeason86 women’s mythical team
Art card: @marlocueto
| @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/KC8gbwswAW
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
Angge Poyos is the #UAAPSeason86 top women’s rookie.
Art card: @marlocueto
| @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/4X2poFiuMM
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
The De La Salle Lady Spikers claim their #UAAPSeason86 bronze medals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/vP6ZpMOchF
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
UST star Josh Ybañez repeats as UAAP men’s volleyball MVP
UST Golden Spikers’ Josh Ybanez during a UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball Final Four match against the FEU Tamaraws.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Josh Ybañez remained as the king of UAAP men’s volleyball after retaining his MVP crown in Season 86 moments before University of Santo Tomas’ do-or-die Game 2 against the four-peat-seeking National University on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena.
The sophomore spiker became the first back-to-back league top individual player since his fellow rookie MVP Marck Espejo of Ateneo won two in a row before ending his collegiate career as a five-time winner. FULL STORY
UAAP men’s volleyball: Josh Ybañez is Season 86 MVP, Jade Disquitado is rookie of the year
The #UAAPSeason86 men’s volleyball bronze medalist, the FEU Tamaraws @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/J2DaHMCO4w
— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 15, 2024
Josh Ybañez is the Men’s volleyball MVP for the second straight year. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/2jt7Kd0B0f
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
Jade Disquitado is the #UAAPSeason86 men’s Rookie of the Year. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/EpUrz7ZpAT
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
The #UAAPSeason86 men’s Individual awardees | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/5mhVKUiDOO
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 15, 2024
UAAP: NU men’s and women’s teams want crowns headed their way
The NU men’s team is looking to extend its dominance. —PHOTO BY UAAP MEDIA
There was no sign of hesitation on coach Dante Alinsunurin’s part when he spoke of his team’s intentions in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournament.
“We are focused on our goal to dominate volleyball here in the UAAP,” Alinsunurin said.
He was speaking about the National University (NU) Bulldogs, who are looking to annex a fourth straight men’s crown on Wednesday.
But he might have been referring to the Lady Bulldogs as well. FULL STORY
UAAP: Tiny but mighty Detdet Pepito captures hearts of UST community
UST fans poses with their Detdet Pepito tarpaulin in Game 1 of the UAAP women’s volleyball Finals. –MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament wasn’t Detdet Pepito’s breakout game, by any means.
It was her coronation.
Not really as a UAAP champion. No, that situation is quite far from her grasp as the Golden Tigresses succumbed to National University in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals.
It was her coronation of being the Thomasian’s champion. FULL STORY
UAAP: History repeats itself even in bad way for UST Tigresses
UST Tigresses’ rookie Angge Poyos suffers an injury in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
Some University of Santo Tomas (UST) diehards had held up a sign during the Golden Tigresses’ Final Four match against De La Salle University that read: History Repeats, 5/5/2019.
That streamer talked about how the Tigresses bundled out the defending champion Lady Spikers also in the same phase of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament that year. Surely, those fans want a different ending this season.
But history certainly has a way of repeating itself, even in the most horrific ways. FULL STORY
UAAP: Avoiding Detdet Pepito a joke, but it’s no laughing matter
Bella Belen (left) and Detdet Pepito–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
On the eve of the championship series of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, University of Santo Tomas (UST) skipper Detdet Pepito joked about making a deal with friend and rival Bella Belen about not being targeted by the National University (NU) star spiker.
“Oh, we’ve already talked about it,” the Tigresses’ ace libero told the Inquirer, laughing, after practice at UST gym. “She won’t won’t target me.”
That might be more than just a punchline, though. FULL STORY
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