National University (NU) needed five sets to tally their first win in UAAP Season 86. This, after the Lady Bulldogs outlasted Ateneo de Manila University, 25-17, 24-26, 26-28, 25-19, 15-7, in the league’s women’s volleyball tournament on Saturday, February 24, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Former rookie-MVP Bella Belen finished …
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Gilas dominates HK in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas leaned on a huge third quarter breakaway to defeat Hong Kong, 94-64, in the first window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Sports Centre in Hong Kong on Thursday night, February 22. Holding to a slim 41-37 lead at the half, Gilas Pilipinas …
Negrenses Chua, Marsh make college commitments
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense volleybelles Jann Ysabelle Chua and Celine Marsh have made their college commitments to the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses and the National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs, respectively. Chua formalized her moving up to the Golden Tigresses from the UST Junior Golden Tigresses on Thursday, February 22, as …
Choco Mucho shackles Nxled in straight sets
The Choco Mucho Flying Titans cloned the wins of Chery Tiggo, Petro Gazz and PLDT, and likewise swept their foes, the Nxled Chameleons, in straight sets to open their 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. The previous conference’s runners-up bucked their slow start in Set 2 en route to a 25-12, 25-22, 25-18 victory …
Barroca, Aguilar banner PBA All-Star in Bacolod
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots’ Andy Mark Barroca and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings’ Japeth Aguilar were voted as team captains in the 2024 PBA All-Star Game to be held at the University of St. La Salle Gym in Bacolod City. Barroca garnered the most votes in the fan balloting held online …
DLSU Lady Spikers prevail over FEU Lady Tams in UAAP
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers overcame a fluctuating performance to secure a victory against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, 25-20, 25-17, 25-22, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, February 21. Negrense Angel Canino, who top-scored with 13 …
Gilas’ bout against HK, Taipei building blocks for future: Cone
Gilas Pilipinas paraded their new roster as they competed in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers against Hong Kong. This game, as well as the one on Sunday, February 25, can gauge the Tim Cone-mentored team’s capabilities so far, especially since they are about to face the FIBA world’s no. 119 Hong Kong and …
Tiamzon carries Petro Gazz past SGA in PVL opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Nicole Tiamzon showcased offensive efficiency as the Petro Gazz Angels scored a 25-12, 25-20, 25-12 victory over the Strong Group Athletics (SGA) in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) 1st All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, February 20. The former University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons …
Aguilar back with Gilas in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Japeth Aguilar is making his Gilas Pilipinas comeback as they face Hong Kong at the start of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup first window qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Sports Centre in Hong Kong tonight. The Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings center was brought back by Gilas head coach Tim …
Dwight Ramos optimistic of Tim Cone’s long-term vision with Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas will finally test their retooled roster and revitalized system in the upcoming 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers later this week. The nationals will be facing Hong Kong on Thursday, February 22, and Chinese Taipei on Sunday, February 25. Even before they actually step foot on the court, mainstay Dwight Ramos is already …