UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournament – February 16

UAAP Season 87 volleyball tournament – February 16

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February 16, Saturday – Mall of Asia Arena

  • 9:00 a.m. – Ateneo Blue Eagles vs Adamson Falcons
  • 11:00 a.m. – NU Bulldogs vs La Salle Green Spikers
  • 1:00 p.m. – Ateneo Blue Eagles vs Adamson Lady Falcons
  • 3:00 p.m. – NU Lady Bulldogs vs La Salle Lady Spikers

UAAP women’s volleyball: NU vs La Salle

VIDEO: La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus after the loss to NU

La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus UAAP Season 87

La Salle coach Ramil De Jesus reacts on the sidelines during a game against NU in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—La Salle coach Ramil de Jesus kept it real after the Lady Spikers’ stunning straight sets loss to defending champion National University in their opening game of the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

De Jesus said the setback may just be an early wake-up call for the Lady Spikers, who are determined to return to the top after a third-place finish last season.

Bella Belen NU Lady Bulldogs

NU’s Bella Belen during a game against La Salle in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Newly-minted National University coach Sherwin Meneses steered the Lady Bulldogs to their new era with new kits to match.

In the past, the Lady Bulldogs usually clad a navy blue or white jersey with gold accents. Sunday seemed like the start of something new, not just with Meneses debut as head tactician but also because of the new threads.

NU Lady Bulldogs UAAP Season 87 Bella Belen

Bella Belen and the NU Lady Bulldogs celebrate during a win over the La Salle Lady Spikers in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–National University (NU) came up with a statement win to open its title-retention bid by dominating La Salle, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18, in the the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Bella Belen finished with 14 points out of 10 attacks, three aces and a block while Alyssa Solomon contributed 13 points, all but one coming from attacks to power the Lady Bulldogs, who are eyeing their third championship in four seasons.

Alyssa Solomon NU Lady Bulldogs UAAP Season 87

NU’s Alyssa Solomon says UAAP Season 87 is her last.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Like her teammate Bella Belen, Alyssa Solomon already has plans for her post-collegiate career after National University’s title-retention bid in the UAAP Season 87.

“May plans na po pero focus pa rin ako sa UAAP. May plans na after this,” said Solomon after dropping 13 points in NU’s 25-23. 25-21, 25-18 sweep of La Salle on Sunday in front of 16,000 fans at Mall of Asia Arena.

VIDEO: NU post-game interview:

  • Fresh kits for the defending champs
  • Alyssa Solomon is leaving NU after UAAP Season 87
  • Defending champion NU makes quick work of rival La Salle
  • Triumphant debut for NU coach Sherwin Meneses
  • Bella Belen with 14 points, Alyssa Solomon adds 13 to lead the Lady Bulldogs

UAAP women’s volleyball: Ateneo vs Adamson

Zel Tsunashima Ateneo Blue Eagles UAAP Season 87

Medical team attends to Ateneo’s Zel Tsunashima, who hurt her left leg in the fifth set of the Blue Eagles’ loss to the Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo coach Sergio Veloso perfectly typified the Blue Eagles’ camaraderie after the squad’s season-opening loss to Adamson in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.

Dropping the first game of the season is one thing and losing one of your key cogs to an apparent serious injury so early in the tournament is another heartbreak that could mentally break a team.

Shaina Nitura Adamson beats Ateneo UAAP Season 87

Adamson rookie Shaina Nitura, right, delivers in her UAAP women’s volleyball debut.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Adamson soared to its first victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament after completing a reverse sweep of Ateneo, 21-25, 20-25, 25-12, 25-15, 15-12, on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

“We thank the Lord for the win. Ni-remind ko lang din yung mga bata at coaches na kailangan naming trabahuhin kasi di pa tapos yung laban,” Adamson coach JP Yude said. “Basta kunin namin yung third at fourth set, kaya pang manalo. It’s a rough start for us but we still got the win dahil sa effort ng mga bata.”

VIDEO: Adamson post-game interview:

  • Shaina Nitura on her impressive debut
  • Adamson comes back from two sets down to beat Ateneo.
  • Lady Falcons rookie Shaina Nitura announces her arrival in record-setting fashion with 33 points.
  • Frances Mordi adds 23 points, highlighted by five blocks in the comeback victory.
  • Lady Falcons fight back to force a fifth set.
  • Ateneo looking for a sweep with a 2-0 set lead.
  • Ateneo takes the first set against Adamson, 25-21.
Leo Aringo NU Bulldogs UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball

NU Bulldogs’ Leo Aringo during a game against Adamson in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — National University opened its “five-peat” campaign with a 25-22, 25-22, 25-19 rout of Final Four rival La Salle in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.

New heroes emerged for the Bulldogs as they started the post-Nico Almendras and Owa Retamar era with Leo Aringo leading the charge with 20 points and 15 receptions and Greg Ancheta pacing the squad with 14 excellent sets in the game that lasted just 74 minutes.

VIDEO: NU Bulldogs post-game interview:

  • The NU Bulldogs get their ‘five-peat’ bid going with a sweep of La Salle.
Sherwin Meneses NU Lady Bulldogs UAAP Season 87 volleyball

NU coach Sherwin Meneses during the UAAP Season 87 press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Nine years ago, Sherwin Meneses used to be one of the promising young coaches in the collegiate ranks when he handled his alma mater Adamson in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament from 2012 to 2016. 

Away from his school, Meneses made his own mark when he was tasked to take over the Creamline Cool Smashers from coach Tai Bundit in the PVL in 2022, winning seven titles including a historic grand slam last year — the first since the league had three conferences in one season.

Angel Canino and the La Salle Lady Spikers during the UAAP Seaosn 87 women's volleyball tournament press conference.

Angel Canino and the La Salle Lady Spikers during the UAAP Seaosn 87 women’s volleyball tournament press conference. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Angel Canino is determined to settle her unfinished business as she leads La Salle’s redemption bid in this UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

Expect the former rookie MVP winner to be all out as she embraces the team captain role for the new-look La Salle, which lost several players from last year’s bronze medal finish.

UAAP Shaina Nitura Adamson

Adamson rookie Shaina Nitura during the UAAP volleyball press conference.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines — Adamson’s prized rookie Shaina Nitura is eager to showcase her talent as the young leader of her rebuilding team in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament.

Nitura has a chip on her shoulder as last year’s girl’s division Season and Finals MVP ushers in a rookie-laden squad.

But the 20-year-old spiker refused to be overwhelmed by the expectations, aiming to just play her game and relish her time in the collegiate ranks.



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