By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers hardly broke a sweat as they defeated the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons, 25-15, 25-17, 25-18, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Sunday, March 10. Bacolodnon Angel …
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Lillard, Antetokounmpo shine as Bucks hold off Clippers
The Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by 35 points from Damian Lillard and 34 from Giannis Antetokounmpo, snapped their two-game California skid with a 124-117 NBA victory over the Clippers in Los Angeles yesterday (Philippine time). Lillard scored 16 of his game-high 35 points in the fourth quarter to help the Bucks hold off the short-handed …
Bolick explodes for 46 as NLEX wallops Converge
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The NLEX Road Warriors relied on Robert Bolick, Jr.’s career game as they scored a lopsided 115-93 victory over the Converge FiberXers in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday night, March 9. The former San Beda University Red Lions star erupted for a career-high …
UST beats Ateneo for 5-0 start in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses made quick work of the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles, 25-19, 25-16, 25-19, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday, March 9. Rookie Angeline Poyos led the way …
Cone: Gilas run took a toll on Thompson’s health
Scottie Thompson did not suit up for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in their opening game of the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup. The one-time PBA MVP missed the Gin Kings’ victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Friday, March 8, as Thompson was nursing a back injury, and Ginebra head coach Tim Cone …
Sotto’s Yokohama outduels Ravena’s San-en in B.League
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kai Sotto had another dominant game as the Yokohama B-Corsairs hacked out an 81-76 victory over Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III and the San-en NeoPhoenix in Japan B.League Division 1 in the Yokohama International Pool. The Gilas Pilipinas center finished with a game-high 23 points, on 11-of-14 field goal shooting, to go …
Creamline dominates Galeries, stays undefeated in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Creamline Cool Smashers showcased their dominance over the Galeries Tower Highrisers, securing a 25-22, 25-17, 25-15 victory in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Thursday night, March 7. Michelle Gumabao came off the bench to score 10 points, while Diana …
Why Jia de Guzman can’t play for Creamline in PVL All-Filipino
Jia de Guzman could not play for the Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference, league commissioner Sherwin Malonzo said on Thursday, March 7. In contrast, fellow import Japan V.League Jaja Santiago can suit up for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers. “Bale si Jaja [Santiago], I saw her in the lineup of Chery …
Blackwater dominates Converge in PBA Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Blackwater Bossing relied on a torrid first half shooting to wallop the Converge FiberXers, 90-78, in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, March 6. Christian David led the way with 16 points, including three three-point conversions, while Rey Suerte added 14 markers …
DLSU outduels UE in UAAP women’s volley
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers displayed their complete prowess to overpower the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors, 25-21, 25-18, 25-10, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Wednesday, March 6. Negrense Angel Canino …