Almonte aims to redeem self in PVL after down year with Adamson

Lucille Almonte, center, during the PVL Rookie Draft combine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Lucille Almonte is raring to redeem herself after a subpar final year with Adamson in the UAAP as she hopes to prove her worth in PVL. Almonte, who had a reduced playing time when Adamson missed the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball…

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Adamson seniors proud to show fight despite tough season

Adamson Lady Falcons’ Lucille Almonte (middle) in her final UAAP women’s volleyball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Adamson may have missed the Final Four, but Lucille Almonte and Karen Verdeflor hoped to have shown the good qualities of a Lady Falcon to their younger teammates in possibly their last collegiate stint in the UAAP…

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NU battles Adamson for shot to boost Final Four bonus bid

Bella Belen. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Bella Belen and the National University Lady Bulldogs pride themselves on not looking too far ahead into the future. They like to take it one game at a time, she said. And for this time, this game, it could mean at least a playoff for the second twice-to-beat bonus in the…

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La Salle enters key stretch in top two bid against Adamson

La Salle Lady Spikers star Angel Canino is sidelined with arm injury in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Three schools are obviously going to try to avoid finishing the elimination round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at this spot: No. 3. For La Salle, it is that number…

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Adamson wants to finish season on high note

FEU Lady Tamaraws celebrate win over UST Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Adamson entered Saturday’s playdate knowing its University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 86 women’s volleyball Final Four hopes were practically extinguished. Yet the Lady Falcons fought hard to squeeze out a five-set win in the…

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UST Tigresses ward off Adamson behind Poyos’ career-best

Angeline Poyos fires off a career-best to lead the UST Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Angeline Poyos erupted with a season-high 31 points as University of Santo Tomas seized the first Final Four spot in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the expense of Adamson, 22-25,…

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Fil-Am Nation clips Adamson to win Division 1 crown

Fil-Am Nation celebrates after winning the NBTC Division 1 title.–NBTC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Fil-Am Nation wanted to make history and they did just that on Sunday. For the first time in the NBTC National Finals, Select-USA won the Division 1 title after dispatching Adamson, 79-71, at Mall of Asia Arena, much to the delight of coach…

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Fil-Am Nation, Adamson clash for Division 1 title

Fil-Am Nation Select’s Eian Lowe. –NBTC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The stage is set in the NBTC National Finals after Fil-Am Nation Select-USA zoomed past Batang Tiaong in the Division 1 semifinals, 81-72, at Mall of Asia Arena on Friday. Fil-Am Nation will compete in the Finals of Division 1 for the second straight time after falling…

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UST Tigresses sweep first round, beat Adamson

UST Tigresses during a game against Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rookie power hitter Angeline Poyos prevented Adamson’s brewing comeback with a series of savage kills as University of Santo Tomas stayed perfect, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15, 28-26, late Saturday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball…

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Jerry Yee suspension affected UE in loss to Adamson

UE Lady Warriors huddle during their game against the Adamson Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of the East assistant coach Obet Vital admitted that the Lady Warriors were affected by Jerry Yee’s suspension as they absorbed their third straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 women’s…

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