Akari-Adamson

17
Feb
2025

Nitura’s 33 powers Adamson to reverse sweep of Ateneo

Photo: The UAAP The highly-anticipated rookie, Shaina Nitura, did not waste time in introducing herself to the collegiate stage as she exploded for 33 points to fuel the Adamson University Lady Falcons’ comeback win over the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 21-25, 20-25, 25-12, 25-15, 15-12, in a grueling five-set match in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena, Sunday. Nitura scattered her scoring output with...
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25
Nov
2024

Adamson recruits Fil-American Middle Blocker Frisha Divinagracia

The Adamson University Lady Falcons are not done retooling. After securing the commitment of outside hitter Lana Barrera, Adamson bared that Filipino-American middle blocker, Frisha Divinagracia, has chosen to play for the Lady Falcons in college.The 5’10 middle blocker currently plays for Clovis East High School in Clovis, California. Like Barrera, Divinagracia will be eligible to play for Adamson beginning UAAP Season 88. Divinagracia will add more height to the...
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23
Nov
2024

Fil-German recruit Lana Barrera ‘absolutely overjoyed’ to be part of Adamson community

Akari Sports announced Lana Barrera as the newest addition to the Lady Falcon’s nest. The 17-year-old Fil-German will boost Adamson University, which already boasts impressive rookies such as Shaina Nitura, Felicity Sagaysay, Mary Ann Grace Del Moral, and Frances Mordi in its pool. When asked via text about the opportunity to play for the True Blue, the 5’8 outside hitter could not contain her excitement. “I am so excited to get...
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17
Oct
2024

Adamson falls to St. Benilde in straight sets, bows out of Shakey’s Super League

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons suffered a stunning three-set defeat at the hands of the reigning NCAA women’s volleyball champions, College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers, 25-13, 25-22, 25-19, in their last match in Pool D of the 2024 Shakey’s Super League Pre-season Championship at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Wednesday night. With this loss, the Lady Falcons are virtually eliminated from contention. In contrast, the Lady Blazers only...
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02
Oct
2024

Adamson suffers second loss at the hands of NUNS in five-set thriller

Photo: The UAAP The Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons fell short against the National University Nazareth School Lady Bullpups in five nail-biting sets, 25-16, 23-25, 20-25, 25-23, 13-15, in the first round of the UAAP Season 87 High School Volleyball Tournament Girls’ Division at the Paco Arena in Manila earlier today. The defending champions from San Marcelino suffered their second loss, dropping to a 2-2 record. Trailing by three in...
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26
Sep
2024

Defending Champions Adamson Lady Baby Falcons enter win column with sweep over DLSZ

Photo: The UAAP The reigning champions Adamson University Lady Baby Falcons against the De La Salle Santiago Zobel Junior Spikers in straight sets, 25-13, 25-15, 25-19, to clinch their first victory in the UAAP Season 87 High School Tournament Girls’ Division at the Paco Arena yesterday. Adamson vented its ire on DLSZ, bouncing back after its opening-game loss against the University of Santo Tomas Junior Tigresses last week. Samantha Cantada...
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22
Apr
2024

Adamson comes short in three-set loss to NU anew

The Adamson University Lady Falcons were dealt a straight-sets beating by the red-hot National University Lady Bulldogs, 16-25, 14-25, 18-25, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the PhilSports Arena last Saturday. No Lady Falcon scored in double digits. Ayesha Juegos only posted eight points from six attacks and two aces, while Red Bascon and Ishie Lalongisip had six markers apiece. Barbie Jamili and...
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18
Apr
2024

Adamson yields to La Salle in four sets

Photo: The UAAP The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons lost to the defending champions De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers in four sets, 25-17, 19-25, 11-25, 22-25, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Wednesday. Despite the loss, Adamson performed better in its second encounter with La Salle, stealing one set away from the reigning champs. Jen Villegas...
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15
Apr
2024

Adamson outlasts UP in five sets, arrests six-game losing streak

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons survived the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in five sets, 25-17, 23-25, 20-25, 25-23, 15-13, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last Saturday. Adamson finally put an end to a six-game losing skid to improve its record to three wins and eight losses. After winning the opening set, the Lady Falcons struggled...
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11
Apr
2024

Adamson yields to FEU in straight sets anew

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons once again fell short against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws in straight sets, 25-19, 25-23, 25-23, in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Tuesday. Youngsters Red Bascon and Barbie Jamili carried much of the scoring load for Adamson with 13 and 11 points, respectively, while libero Karen Verdeflor manned the floor...
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01
Apr
2024

Adamson opens second round with four-set defeat to UE

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons failed to repeat over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament last March 23. Adamson opened the second round of eliminations with a four-set loss to UE and suffered its six defeat against two wins. Ishie Lalongisip led the scoring for AdU with 17 points built on 15 attacks and two...
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22
Mar
2024

First Round Recap: Adamson University Lady Falcons

In this article, we are taking a look back at how the San Marcelino Squad fared seven games into the season. The Adamson University Lady Falcons ended the first round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with a 2-5 record. Adamson started its Season 86 campaign against the defending champions, the De La Salle University Lady Spikers. The Lady Falcons struggled to penetrate the Lady Spikers’ net defense,...
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18
Mar
2024

Adamson puts on gallant stand in defeat to unbeaten UST

The Adamson University (AdU) Lady Falcons held their ground in a four-set loss to the undefeated University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses, 18-25, 25-22, 15-25, 26-28, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum last Saturday. Ishie Lalongisip led Adamson with 14 points and 12 excellent receptions, while AA Adolfo and Lucille Almonte contributed 12 markers apiece. Staring at a 0-1 set disadvantage, Adamson...
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14
Mar
2024

Adamson succumbs to Ateneo in four sets

PASAY CITY — The Adamson University Lady Falcons fell to the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles in four sets, 19-25, 19-25, 25-22, 23-25, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the MOA Arena, Wednesday night. Team captain Lucille Almonte, May Ann Nuique, Ishie Lalongisip scored 11 points apiece but those were not enough to get their third win. On the Katipunan side, Sophia Buena and Lyann De...
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07
Mar
2024

Jamili embraces pressure, repays Coach Yude’s faith

To begin Adamson’s match against UE on a Sunday afternoon at the MOA Arena, head coach JP Yude made a surprising move by including Barbie Jamili in the starting lineup, and she did not disappoint. The Cebuana spiker displayed an impressive all-around performance, scoring 20 points and tallying 12 excellent digs. “Iniisip ko po na opportunity po ‘yun na binigay ni coach (JP Yude) sa’kin, so kailangan ko pong ipakita...
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28
Feb
2024

Adamson yields to NU in three sets

The Adamson University Lady Falcons suffered a three-set loss at the hands of the National University Lady Bulldogs, 17-25, 20-25, 20-25, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Wednesday. After losing in the first set, Adamson put up a better fight in the next two sets. The team from San Marcelino was going tit-for-tat against the Jhocson-based crew in the second and third sets...
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27
Feb
2024

SOARING ON AND OFF THE COURT: Angelica Alcantara graduates as Magna Cum Laude

Best setter on the court, best setter in the classroom. Adamson University Lady Falcons’ main setter, Angelica Alcantara, proved that being a student-athlete is not a hindrance to excelling in academics when she graduated with flying colors last Thursday. Looking back at her graduation, Alcantara revealed that she couldn’t contain her excitement but coincidentally felt nervous when she took the stage for one of the biggest moments of her life....
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26
Feb
2024

Adamson clinches first win with sweep of gritty UP

The Adamson University Lady Falcons (AdU) thwarted the pesky University of the Philippines Lady Maroons in straight sets, 25-22, 25-22, 28-26, to enter the win column in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament last Saturday. Adamson bounced back after its opening day loss at the hands of the defending champions, La Salle. Outside hitter Ishie Lalongisip propelled Adamson to its first victory with an all-around performance, scoring 12 points...
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19
Feb
2024

Adamson secures commitment of Baby Falcons’ graduating trio

The future is bright in San Marcelino. Adamson University announced the commitment of graduating Baby Falcons Shaina Nitura, Felicity Sagaysay, and Mary Ann Grace Del Moral last weekend. The announcement is a welcome development for the school, which is currently rebuilding after the departure of seven players in the last offseason. In the recently concluded girls’ volleyball tournament, Nitura, Sagaysay, and Del Moral led their team to their first-ever high...
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17
Feb
2024

Adamson falls to La Salle in three sets to start UAAP Season 86 campaign

The Adamson University Lady Falcons lost to the De La Salle Lady Spikers in straight sets, 16-25, 16-25, 18-25, to open their UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball campaign at MOA Arena, Saturday. The Lady Falcons had a poor performance on offense as team captain Lucille Almonte and Ishie Lalongisip led the scoring with only six points apiece. On the flip side, reigning Rookie of the Year and MVP Angel Canino...
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