Tag: volleyball
PVL coaches reveal their favorite volleyball plays
The top PVL coaches reveal their pet plays during games. —MARLO CUETO Behind every championship, victory, set and point in volleyball is a stable system designed by coaches that help players execute inside the court. While basketball plays are pretty much well-known, volleyball strategies remain esoteric even with the continued skyrocketing popularity of the sport.…
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UST Tigresses ease past NU Lady Bulldogs in UAAP volleyball
UST Golden Tigresses celebrate after beating NU Lady Bulldogs in straight sets in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Cassie Carballo positioned herself on the right flank, saw a gaping hole and drove it down with all her might at match point. University of Santo Tomas caught a big prey on its…
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Cassie Carballo shines in UST sweep of NU in UAAP volleyball
UST setter Cassie Carballo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — If University of Santo Tomas’ first game is an indication, Cassie Carballo is certainly primed for a big sophomore year for the Golden Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Behind the four Golden Tigresses, who scored in double figures, was Carballo’s brilliant playmaking with…
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FEU gets ‘morale booster’ with sweep of UP in UAAP volleyball
FEU Lady Tamaraws celebrate after beating UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Far Eastern University is looking for the stability that the Lady Tamaraws hardly found last season. They began the trek toward that direction by walloping University of the Philippines, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18, on Sunday in the…
Read MoreCasiey Dongallo eager to make UE a winner in UAAP volleyball
UE Lady Warriors’ Casiey Dongallo during a game against Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo announced her UAAP arrival in style by scoring the most points in a UAAP debut with 27 points on Saturday. Dongallo, however, made it clear she’s not just playing…
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UAAP volleyball finds shine in new and familiar faces
Casiey Dongallo The past months saw the UAAP women’s tournament lose some of its standouts to the pros. The league, however, is still teeming with talent. Casiey Dongallo, for example, is ready to be the new face of the tournament. Dongallo’s rise as a superstar-in-the-making nearly overshadowed her school’s moment in the spotlight: University of…
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La Salle crushes Adamson to kick off UAAP volleyball campaign
La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP volleyball opener. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–La Salle’s length and prowess were just too much in a quick and methodical 25-16, 25-16, 25-18 annihilation of Adamson at the start of the Lady Spikers’ title-retention bid on Saturday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. The win was nothing…
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UAAP volleyball Season 86 first round
The UAAP volleyball competition returns on February 17 as the league’s Season 86 action continues. The men’s and women’s volleyball games are played every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Mall of Asia Arena at Mall of Asia Arena and Smart Araneta Coliseum. Men’s competition opens the day in a double header before women’s games take the…
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La Salle-Adamson clash kicks off new UAAP volleyball season
La Salle Lady Spikers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — La Salle opens its title-retention campaign against Adamson in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball opener on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Lady Spikers and Lady Falcons, who clashed in preseason finals, highlight the season-opener in their exciting 4 p.m. game. Meanwhile, Ateneo and…
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Belgian volleyball player stable after collapsing with heart issue
This undated handout shows Martin Perin in action at the Steengoed Arena in Maaseik, Belgium. (Volleybalclub GREENYARD Maaseik vzw/Marc Mercelis via AP) BRUSSELS — Belgian volleyball international Martin Perin was in stable condition Monday after he collapsed with a heart issue during a match for the second time in less than two years, his club…
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