Tag: Alyssa
Alyssa Solomon leads NU whipping of Ateneo
Alyssa Solomon (12) and the NU Lady Bulldogs during a sweep of Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Alyssa Solomon deflated Ateneo’s ego in a masterful, 25-22, 25-16, 25-15, win by National University on Wednesday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Solomon practically wreaked havoc…
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Alyssa Solomon wants to build more confidence as NU finds rhythm
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Alyssa Solomon during a game against the UST Tigresses in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon remains laser-sharp focused on helping National University reach its ultimate goal of reclaiming the crown in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Last season,…
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Alyssa Valdez happy to see Gorayeb find his way back to pros
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Alyssa Valdez in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Creamline star Alyssa Valdez was thrilled to face her former coach Roger Gorayeb once again in the PVL stage after three years. Valdez, who scored five points in two sets played on Wednesday, admitted that Gorayeb still knows her in-game…
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Alyssa Solomon, NU slowly picking up pace
Alyssa Solomon and the NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon is happy her team is rediscovering its touch after the NU Lady Bulldogs strung two straight victories in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament despite their slow starts. After losing to UST…
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Alyssa Valdez hopes for healthy PVL season as competition rises
Creamline Cool Smashers’ Alyssa Valdez. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The Premier Volleyball League (PVL) went through a massive shakeup this offseason with signings left and right and Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez only has one wish after all of it. Injuries are part of the game and with the pressure rising for several volleyball stars, Valdez wished that…
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Alyssa Valdez finds nostalgia playing in ‘best shoes’
Alyssa Valdez, left, wearing the Kobe 8 “Halo” as she shares a laugh with her Creamline teammates Michele Gumabao, center, and Risa Sato during warmups.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — When it was announced that Nike was bringing back another Kobe Bryant silhouette this year, Alyssa Valdez turned emotional upon learning that it would be an…
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PVL: Alyssa Valdez, Creamline relish home court edge wherever they play
Creamline Cool Smashers during a PVL game in Cagayan De Oro.–PVL PHOTO CAGAYAN DE ORO — Wherever the Creamline Cool Smashers go, their fans follow. The mountain-top venue in the City of Golden Friendship seemed like the home court of the Cool Smashers with 9,682 spectators giving them an electric atmosphere, which boosted them to…
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PVL: Alyssa Solomon, starters feed off NU second unit’s energy
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Alyssa Solomon. –SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Solomon may have led the way for National University in Game 1 of the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Pre-Season Championship Season 2 finals, but she deflected the credit to their second stringers for helping them recover from a first set loss. The Lady Bulldogs…
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PVL: Alyssa Valdez relishes homecoming game in Batangas
Alyssa Valdez during Creamline’s game against Cignal in the PVL All-Filipino Conference in Batangas.–PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez relished in her homecoming game in Batangas despite only playing in the second set as Creamline remained unbeaten in two games in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. “It humbles me every time…
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PVL: Alyssa Valdez eager to unleash full potential again after injury battle
FILE–Alyssa Valdez of Creamline Cool Smashers. Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez is excited to show her full potential for Creamline after recovering from a right knee injury ahead of their ‘three-peat’ bid in the second Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference this year. The three-time PVL Most Valuable Player missed the Cool Smashers’…
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