Captain Cha Cruz stepped up her game to stop hungry Tigresses

La Salle survived a long five-set victory to stop UST from winning, scores are: 25-20, 25-27, 18-25, 25-22, and finally 15-12.

DLSU's Charleehn Cruz step it up to rattle off 17 points leading the Lady Archers squad. Contributing for Cruz's efforts were: Stephanie Mercado with 16, Abigail Marano with 14, Jacqueline Alarca with 13, Michelle Gumabao with 10, Mikaela Esperanza with 5, and Joanne Siy with 2.

As for the Tigresses side, Aiza Maizo collected 18 points. Backing-up were Judy Ann Caballejo with 17, Maika Angela Ortiz and Maruja Banaticla with 14 points apiece, and finally, setters Rhea Dimaculangan and Sarah Jane Gonzales with 2 points apiece.

FEATURED ARTICLE (February 2011): De La Salle University: The team to BEAT!

In the field of volleyball, both the DLSU Men's Volleyball Team and Women's Volleyball Team are making waves this season.

For the men's division, Chris Macasaet is their #1 scoring arsenal. But what's good about the team is the IMPROVEMENT of some players within two years time. Players like Mark Emilio Lee and Christopher Michael Antonio both on the offensive and defensive side. Mark Emilio Lee skyrocketed as the no.2 option in offense with an average of 16-17 points every game, as for Christopher Michael Antonio he has been consistent in digging up the balls for La Salle to get a good reception.

For the women's division, veteran Jacqueline Alarca is one of the top contenders for the MVP race. But what's noticeable for this La Salle team is the CONTRIBUTION of points from sophomores Michelle Gumabao and Abigail Marano. Another plus factor is their new setter, Mikaela Esperanza who is doing a pretty decent job in executing the plays. For me, I think Mikaela Esperanza is also one of the top contenders for the Rookie MVP of the Year Award. Of course, La Salle doesn't want to give up the Rookie MVP of the Year Award which has been awarded to them in the last two seasons: Melissa Gohing for Season 71, and Joanne Siy for Season 72. Will it be Mikaela Esperanza for Season 73?, we will find out weeks from now.

MY FIRST FEATURED ARTICLE

As promised, I'll be giving you one feature article every month. For this month, it's all about one of the hottest teams and this year's host- De La Salle University (Manila).

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FEU gets revenge over NU

The FEU Lady Tamaraws closes out NU Lady Bulldogs in five sets, scores are: 25-16, 25-20, 22-25, 23-25, and finally 15-8. Mecaila Morada dish out a career-high 23 points to lead the Tamaraws in all of the five sets. Backing up Morada's efforts were: Rosemarie Vargas with 18 points, Kathlene Magsumbol with 15 points, Mayjorie Roxas with 11 points, Danna Henson with 8, and finally, Gyzelle Sy with 5 points.

As for the side of the Lady Bulldogs, mainstays Mervic Mangui and Maricar Nepomuceno loaded with 16 points apiece, Carmina Aganon with 9, Rialen Sante with 8, Elaine Sagun with 5, and Lucille Bayron with her lone one point.

Ateneo upsets UST

The Ateneo Lady Eagles made a firing game to upset the UST Tigresses yesterday by winning in three straight sets, score are: 25-23, 25-14, and finally, 25-20.

Fille Cainglet, Bea Pascual, and Kara Acevedo slug it out for a combined 35 points to stop Aiza Maizo's offensive end with only 16 points. As for other players, Angeline Gervacio contributed wuth 9, Gretchen Ho with 8, and Jamenea Ferrer with 4 points.

As for the side of UST, Maika Ortiz made 8 points of her own, as Rhea Dimaculangan and Judy Ann Caballejo was only limited to 5 and 4 points respectively.

DLSU Lady Spikers deters UE Lady Warriors

Standing tall at the top, the DLSU Lady Spikers deter UE Lady Warriors in three sets, scores are: 25-17, 25-17, 25-21. Sophomore Abigail Maraño is the player of the game with 15 points, as Jacqueline Alarca and Michelle Gumabao made 13 and 11 points respectively.

Captain Charleehn Cruz added 5, Stephanie Mercado and Joanne Siy with 4 points apiece, as rookies Cyd Demecillo and Mikaela Esperanza combined for 3 points.

As for the side of UE, Mary Christel Rosale took charge with 12 points, backing up Rosale's performance are Jimberly Dizon and Ma. Teresa Caballero with 6 points apiece, while Sheisha Nebrida, Lorie Lyn Longalong and Abegail Ponon combined for five points in the game.

Lady Bulldogs shocks Tigresses

Even though UST has won, the NU Lady Bulldogs put up a good fight to shock the UST Tigresses in order to face a gruelling five sets, scores are: 22-25, 25-21, 18-25, 25-20, and finally, 17-15.

Aiza Maizo once again lead the pack with her 29 points (26 from attacks). Second leading-scorer for the Tigresses is Maruja Banaticla with 12. Veterans Maika Ortiz uncorked with 9, Judy Ann Caballejo with 7, and Rhea Dimaculangan with 6. Midori Hirotsuji and Valerie Amar contributed one point apiece in the game.

As for NU, Maricar Nepomuceno shows her A-game with her own 26 points. Backing-up Nepomuceno are Carmina Aganon with 15, Rialen Sante with 13, and team captain Mervic Mangui with 12. The other two who made exceptional efforts are Jocelyn Soliven and Elaine Sagun who combined for 5 points.