Pinoy Spikers (Philippine Spike)

UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help System Dalta turned back Arellano University, 25-15, 25-15, 25-15, to emerge as the No. 1 team at the end of the elimination round of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Tuesday at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym.

In a battle of unbeaten squad, the Chiefs completed an eight-game sweep of the men’s eliminations with a 25-22, 15-25, 25-22, 25-22 victory over the Altas.

By posting its seventh win in eight matches, Perpetual Help is on a three-way tie for the top spot along with defending champion San Sebastian College and College of Saint Benilde, a 25-6, 25-6, 25-7 winner over Mapua in the second distaff side match. Read the rest of this entry »

COLLEGE of Saint Benilde made overpowered San Beda College, 25-10, 25-16, 25-14, to jump into a share of second place with University of Perpetual Help System Dalta in the penultimate day of the elimination round NCAA women’s volleyball competition Sunday at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym.

Already assured a place in the semifinals, the Thelma Barina-Rojas-mentored Lady Blazers leaned on their bench depth to help them ease their way to No. 2 alongside the Lady Altas on identical 6-1 (win-loss) slates in this event backed by Mikasa and Asics. Read the rest of this entry »

PAU Soriano drilled in 18 hits as Adamson seized solo third spot with a 26-28, 25-21, 25-22, 25-20 victory over National University Sunday in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

The Lady Bulldogs committed a lot of miscues from attacks and receive, allowing the Lady Falcons to register 35 points from their errors. Read the rest of this entry »

UNIVERSITY of Santo Tomas capped a memorable ‘Year of the Tiger’ the way it started – with a win.

Judy Caballejo drilled in 16 points to lead the Tigresses to a 25-7, 25-14, 25-10 crushing of University of the East and notch their fifth straight victory in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament Saturday at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

In the second match, La Salle joined UST anew on top with a 25-15, 20-25, 25-12, 25-20 triumph of Far Eastern University.

Jacq Alarca unloaded 21 markers, including three service aces and two blocks, while Stephanie Mercado added 17 hits for the Lady Spikers.

The Lady Tamaraws, led by Maica Morada with 15 points, remained winless in five games.

The Tigresses pounced on the Lady Warriors’ poor reception and weak floor defense to finish the year 2010 undefeated.

On a 17-game winning streak, UST has not tasted a loss since dropping a 17-25, 18-25, 25-22, 16-25 decision of Ateneo on Dec. 19, 2009.

Also, the Tigresses ended a two-year streak where the España-based spikers lost their final game before the annual Christmas break.

“Masaya ako dahil nanalo na rin kami finally bago mag-Pasko.  Sinabi ko sa girls na puwede tayong mag-enjoy as long as we keep our 100 percent focus sa game,” said UST mentor Shaq delos Santos. Read the rest of this entry »