PHILIPPINE Christian University-Dasmarinas and the Rizal Technological University came up with big plays to steer their respective teams to victory yesterday in the start of the first leg of the 2011 Petron Ladies Beach Volleyball Tournament.
Returning finalists Alyanna Marie Gorospe and Ana Alicia Adolfo displayed a steadier pace as they waylaid RTU ace Julienne Abat and her new partner Marilie Borras, 21-17, Thursday at the sand courts of the University of the East-Caloocan campus. Read the rest of this entry »
PCU-D, RTU win in Petron Ladies Beach Volley opener
On February - 24 - 2011
’6-peat’ for the Lady Stags; Altas end 22-year title drought
On January - 27 - 2011
SAN Sebastian College rallied from two sets down to escape with a 22-25, 22-25, 25-12, 25-15, 15-12 win over Letran and register a ‘six-peat’ in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Thursday at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
In the second game, Joax Joaquin sizzled with 17 markers with Jay dela Cruz had 12 hits as University of Perpetual Help System Dalta ended a 21-year title drought in the men’s division with a 22-25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-18 win over Arellano University.
“I’m happy that we won the championship which somehow ease the pain sa mga losses namin sa basketball and women’s volleyball,” said an elated Altas coach Sammy Acaylar, who won his sixth NCAA title. Read the rest of this entry »
Letran scores NCAA semis sweep
On January - 22 - 2011
LETRAN completed a three-game semifinals sweep by nipping defending champion San Sebastian College, 22-25, 25-18, 25-13, 25-27, 15-5, in their finals preview Saturday in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym.
Manel Carolino sizzled with 24 hits, including four service aces, while skipper Lalaine Villarin added 17 points, including three blocks, and Melissa Cu had 15 hits for the Lady Knights.
With a powerhouse line-up led by sisters Michelle and Mayette Carolino, Letran last won the championship in the 1998-99 season. Read the rest of this entry »
Letran, SSC-R near NCAA women finals
On January - 17 - 2011
DEFENDING five-time champion San Sebastian College turned back first time semifinalist San Beda College, 25-12, 25-13, 25-18, at the restart of the semifinals of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Monday at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym.
Except for a Lionesses rally late in the third frame, the Lady Stags were dominating in the 48 minute match.
A hit by Janine Marciano allowed San Beda to move closer to 16-18 when Elaine Cruz starred in San Sebastian’s 7-2 run to seal the straight sets win. Read the rest of this entry »
UPHSD, CSB near NCAA women’s finals
On January - 10 - 2011
ROSSAN Fajardo unloaded a career-high 25 hits as College of Saint Benilde escaped with a come-from-behind 16-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-23, 15-10 win over reigning five-time champion San Sebastian College at the start of the semifinals of the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament Monday at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym.
The Lady Blazers, runners-up in the last three seasons, scored 34 points off the Lady Stags’ miscues which gave them the first victory in the event supported by Mikasa and Asics. Read the rest of this entry »
