DLSU Lady Spikers unleashes super powers against AdU Lady Falcons

DLSU Lady Spikers unleash too much power against the formidable Adamson Lady Falcons by winning in three convincing sets, scores are: 25-14, 25-13, and 25-15. Four La Salle players come out in double digits: Jacqueline Alarca with 13, Stephanie Mercado with 12, Charleehn Abigaile Cruz with 11, and Abigail Marano with 10. New Utility Spiker Michelle Gumabao fired with 7, as new setter Mikaela Esperanza with 2 points.

For Adamson, captain Angela Benting with 9 points, as Paulina Soriano added 4 points. Angelica Quinlog was narrowed with 3, while Lourdes Patilano and Shiela Pineda with 2 points apiece for Adamson.

UST survived a scare from Ateneo in a thrilling five-setter match

UST Lady Tigresses survived a scare from Ateneo in a five-setter match, scores are: 25-13, 18-25, 19-25, 26-24, and 15-13. Aiza Maizo proved to be the leader for UST as she scored a whooping 30 points. For the rest of the team, here are their individual points: Maruja Banaticla with 10, Maika Ortiz with 8, Rhea Dimaculangan and Judy Caballejo with 7, as rookie Midori Hirotsuji with 3, and Valerie Amar with her lone one point.

As for Ateneo, former captain Kara Acevedo is the leading scorer with 15 points, second in line is the 'spark plug' and the 'surprise' 1st year player Jorella De Jesus with 14. Mainstays Fille Cainglet unloaded with 14, Bea Pascual with 10, Gretchen Ho with 7, Angeline Gervacio with 4, and finally, newly-elected team captain Jamenea Ferrer with 3.

NU surprises FEU in the opening game of UAAP Season 73

NU's heart & experience paved way as they surprised FEU by winning the opening game in four sets, scores are: 21-25, 25-18, 25-22, and finally, 25-21. NU Lady Bulldog's team captain Mervic Mangui was the best player of the game with a praisable 17 points (coming from 15 attacks and 2 service aces). Backing up Mangui from the rest of the team are Maricar Nepomuceno and Carmina Aganon with 9 points apiece. As Rialen Sante with 8, Elaine Sagun with 7, Lucille Bayron with 3, and Jocelyn Soliven with 2 points to wrapped up the Lady Bulldogs.

For the side of FEU, rookie Rosemarie Vargas proved not to be a rookie after all, as she is the top-scorer with 18 points. Veteran Mecaila Irish Morada unloaded with 10, Kathlene Magsumbol with 7, setter Gyzelle Sy with 5, Mayjorie Roxas with 3, while Marie Toni Basas and Danna Henson with 1 point apiece for FEU.

UAAP SEASON 73 Beach Volleyball Men's Finals Round: FEU vs. UST

It was a firing game for FEU as Arvin Avila exploded with 22 points, while Nestor Molate added 10 points to grab the crown from defending champions, UST Growling Tigers. Surprisingly, UST doesn't put too much effort as Henry Pecaña hits 11 points, while Harby Ilano have only 9 points to his name.

*FEU won the championship: 21-12, 21-16.

UAAP Season 73 Beach Volleyball Women's Finals Round: AdU vs. DLSU

It was an easy win for Adamson Lady Falcons as they gained the championship once again this year with a 21-17, 21-14 victory. AdU's Angela Benting and Ma. Paulina Soriano of Adamson have 13 points apiece for the game. While on the other side, Amanda Villanueva had a blazing 15 points, as Charleehn Cruz equalled rival's performance with 13 points to her name.

UAAP SEASON 73 Beach Volleyball Men's Semi-finals Round: UST vs.

UST had to reassert themselves from a first-set loss to Adamson University. UST's duo of Henry Pecaña and Harby Ilano doubled their efforts, combining for 37 points (16 and 21 points respectively), to surpass Adamson's efforts with John Hendriz Competente and Gilbert Longavela providing 29 points (15 and 14 points respectively) for their team.

*UST won over AdU, scores are: 14-21, 21-18, 15-9.

UAAP Season 73 Beach Volleyball Women's Semifinal Round: DLSU vs. FEU

DLSU survived a close third-set before winning the match over FEU. FEU was leading 14-12 but DLSU fights back with a service ace from Charleehn Cruz making it 14-13. After that, Amanda Villanueva's over-ball make wonders as it tie the game at 14 all, before DLSU started to pull away with a victory, 16-14.

DLSU's Charleehn Cruz has a career-high of 19 points, while Amanda Villanueva unexpectedly surpasses Cruz's effort with 21 points. On the hand, Shaira Gonzalez loaded with 17 points, while Shedd Dela Peña uncorked with 12 points for FEU.

*DLSU beats FEU, scores are: 21-14, 18-21, 16-14

UAAP SEASON 73 Beach Volleyball Men's Semi-finals Round: UP vs. UST

UP Maroons was scuttled by the showing of UST Growling Tigers. As UST went winning, scores are: 21-11, 17-21, and finally 15-11. UST's Henry Pecaña's stepped up a notch in his game, especially in the first set, gaining 20 points in the entire game. While Harby Ilano backfired Pecaña's 20 points with his own 14 points. UP gained some momentum in the second set, with their good defense and nice attacks from Mico Lucindo with 17 points in his name, while Jeffrey Lansangan have made 14 points to keep UP afloat in the game.

UAAP Season 73 Beach Volleyball Women's Semifinal Round: UST vs. DLSU

DLSU Lady Archers/ Spikers defeated archrivals UST Tigresses in three-sets victory. DLSU's Charleehn Abigaile Cruz chipped in 19 points to generate strong offense while teammate Amanda Villanueva scored 15 points to backed-up La Salle's contention for the crown. While on the other hand, UST's Judy Ann Caballejo made a praisable 15 points as teammate Sarah Jane Gonzales have made 9 points for the entire match.

The first set went closely hand-in-hand with DLSU winning in a close set, 21-19. As the second set continues, UST dominated giving them the second set with the score 21-8, as DLSU bounced back to win the third set with a 15-9 scoring mark.

*DLSU wins over UST: 21-19, 8-21, 15-9