Tag: defensive
Macandili-Catindig’s defensive leadership gives Cignal solid foundation
Cignal libero Dawn Macandili-Catindig returns to her mother club in the PVL after her stint with Alas Pilipinas.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net However the final of the PVL Invitational Conference turns out, it is clear that Cignal is entering a new era—one where the HD Spikers will regularly be in the championship conversation. And at the middle of…
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In defeat, UST finds defensive flaws that need addressing
One loss can never define a team. Not, especially, if that loss came at the back of eight straight victories. “It doesn’t end here,” star rookie Angeline Poyos said after University of Santo Tomas (UST) saw its perfect start to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament come to an end in a 23-25, 25-17,…
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Jalalon leads Magnolia defensive clinic in winning debut
Magnolia guard Jio Jalalon.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Magnolia opened its campaign in the PBA Philippine Cup in a dominant way after dispatching Converge, 106-75, at Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. It was a defensive clinic by Hotshots, who held the FiberXers to just 36 percent from the field with 22 turnovers, anchored by reigning Defensive Player…
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NorthPort finds defensive identity amid scoring threats
Joshua Munzon (with ball) attacks the rim. —PBA IMAGES NorthPort recently saw a bump in its collection of weapons with Will Navarro back in harness and rookie Zavier Lucero finally active. But its surplus in scoring options is not what will make this edition of the Batang Pier tick this Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine…
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Mike Macdonald: Seattle Seahawks make Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator the NFL’s youngest head coach | NFL News
The Seattle Seahawks have hired Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald as their new head coach. Macdonald, who has emerged as one of the league’s most highly-regarded defensive minds, will become the youngest head coach in the NFL at the age of 36 as he fills the job vacated by Pete Carroll. “What an honour,”…
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UAAP: Ateneo’s Joseph Obasa credits team for stellar defensive game
Joseph Obasa and the Ateneo Blue Eagles. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Joseph Obasa was one of the main factors in Ateneo’s momentous win over University of the East, 76-69, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday. On top of tallying 16 points and eight rebounds, Obasa was also…
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Liverpool Women: Matt Beard’s side crack defensive conundrum – but can they break WSL’s top five? | Football News
Liverpool are out to prove that defence is the best form of attack this season. Opening the WSL new campaign with back-to-back wins is as good as it’s been since the 2017 Spring Series under Scott Rogers, where the Reds repeated the same feat and ended with a top-four finish. This time around, it’s Matt…
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Tim Cone’s defensive tweaks key to Gilas’ gold medal win, says Brownlee
Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–A tweak on Gilas Pilipinas’ defense, according to its indefatigable star, proved to be the key in the…
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Gilas’ tune-up win over Ivory Coast shows defensive kinks that need fixing – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas vs Ivory Coast in a tune-up match ahead of the Fiba World Cup. Despite Gilas Pilipinas’ big winning margin, national coach Chot Reyes said the tune-up game against Ivory Coast on Friday night left a lot to be desired. “There were still some kinks defensively,” Reyes said shortly after the Filipinos’ 85-62 whipping…
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Dawn Macandili-Catindig delivers defensive masterclass with per record 48 digs – rezal404
F2 Logistics’ Dawn Macandili-Catindig. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Dawn Macandili-Catindig set the most excellent digs in the professional ranks to keep F2 Logistics unbeaten in two games in Pool B of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League Invitational Conference. Catindig was everywhere as the star libero put up an eye-popping 48 digs and 15 excellent receptions to…
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