By ADRIAN STEWART CO The National University (NU) Lady Bulldogs retained their Shakey’s Super League (SSL) crown after a 25-17, 15-25, 25-20, 25-20 victory over the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses in Game 2 of the finals at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night, November 11. Mhicaela Belen, the First Best …
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Kyoto turns back Shinshu in B.League
Matthew Wright and the Kyoto Hannaryz got the better of the Shinshu Brave Warriors, 74-62, in the 2023-2024 season of the B.League at the Kataoka Arena Kyoto on Saturday, November 11. Wright contributed eight points, three assists and a rebound as Kyoto won for just the second time in the season. The Hannaryz (2-11) …
Negros Blue Hawks tarnishes Rizal in MPVA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros ICC Blue Hawks handed Rizal XentroMall Golden Coolers their first defeat with a 26-24, 28-26, 25-22 sweep in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) tournament at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna province. Angel Mae Habacon was hailed Player of the Game after finishing with 18 points on …
Gerflor admits internal problems, vows for quick solution
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The management of the Quezon City Gerflor Defenders admitted that they are encountering internal issues with their players and coaches and are working on an immediate solution. In a statement on Thursday night, November 9, the Defenders assured that they are in the process of finding ways to resolve the …
Creamline survives Petro Gazz in 5-set marathon
The Creamline Cool Smashers showed on Thursday, November 9, why they are the defending champions of the PVL All-Filipino Conference. They beat fellow powerhouse Petro Gazz, in a five-set marathon, 25-22, 23-25, 25-27, 25-19, 15-13, to stay undefeated at 5-0 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Meanwhile, the Angels fell to 4-2. Tots …
Meralco turns back Rain or Shine in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Meralco Bolts kicked off their 2023 PBA Commissioner’s Cup campaign with a 107-102 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, November 8. Reinforcement Suleiman Braimoh, Jr. had an all-around game of 34 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, two …
DLSU edges Adamson, enters UAAP Final 4
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The De La Salle University (DLSU) Green Archers thwarted the Adamson University Falcons’ fight back with a 69-57 victory in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday night, November 8. Kevin Quiambao posted a double-double of 11 points and 11 rebounds, while Michael …
Joson torches Adamson as Ateneo women bounce back
Veteran guard Jhazmin Joson erupted for a season-high 32 points as the Ateneo Blue Eagles powered past the Adamson Lady Falcons, 69-61, at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday, November 8. With Joson leading the way, the Blue Eagles ousted one of their chasers for a spot in the Final 4 of the …
Blazers turns back scrappy JRU in NCAA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The College of St. Benilde Blazers shrugged off the physicality of the Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers to score an 84-81 win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Arena in San Juan City on Tuesday night, November 7. Will Gozum stepped up for …
Cignal HD prevails over Galeries in PVL
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Cignal HD Spikers overcame a third set meltdown to score a 25-17, 25-17, 24-26, 25-11 victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers in the PVL All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City on Tuesday night, November 7. Rookie Vanessa Gandler had another impressive showing as she finished with …