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15
Apr
2024

Nxled falls to Creamline in straight sets

PASIG CITY — The Nxled Chameleons’ two-game winning streak came to an end as they came up short against the Creamline Cool Smashers in straight sets, 22-25, 12-25, 20-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena last Saturday. Ivy Lacsina was the lone Chameleon who barged into double digits in scoring with 10 points built from six attacks, three aces, and one block. Cams Victoria and Jhoana...
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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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12
Apr
2024

Akari sweeps Capital1, keeps semifinal hopes alive

Photo: PVL The Akari Chargers take down the Capital1 Solar Spikers in straight sets, 25-17, 25-14, 25-20, in the PVL2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Thursday night. Coming off a victory against Galeries Tower last Saturday, the Chargers secured their second straight win and fourth overall as they remained in contention for a semifinals slot. Dindin Santiago-Manabat once again turned back the hands of time as she erupted for...
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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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11
Apr
2024

Nxled outduels Farm Fresh in five sets to stay in semifinal contention

PASIG CITY — The Nxled Chameleons outlasted the Farm Fresh Foxies in five sets, 24-26, 25-20, 25-23, 20-25, 15-11, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena last Tuesday. With their second straight victory, the Chameleons kept their semifinal hopes alive and knocked out the Farm Fresh in contention. Ivy Lacsina led Nxled’s way with 21 points, while Lycha Ebon and Camille Victoria added 17 and 16 markers,...
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08
Apr
2024

Ivy Lacsina shifts focus to helping Nxled in upcoming crucial stretch

Ivy Lacsina is determined to lead the Nxled Chameleons to the semifinals, despite the slim chances. Last Thursday, Lacsina scored 16 points, with 15 points from successful attacks and one point from an ace, leading Nxled to a sweep over Strong Group Athletics. “Masaya po ako na ganoon po yung performance pero marami pa po kaming makakalaban na mas malalakas so mas mag-mamatter po sa akin is yung manalo ‘yung...
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08
Apr
2024

No Ill Feelings: Faith Nisperos glad to contribute off the bench in win over Galeries Tower

Photo from: PVL Faith Nisperos became the spark plug that the Akari Chargers needed in the third set to secure her team’s third win in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference last Saturday. With the Chargers looking to finish the job against Galeries Tower in the deciding set, Nisperos checked in midway through and immediately made an impact to help Akari return to the win column. “Every hurdle, we always have...
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06
Apr
2024

Chargers sweep Galeries Tower to keep semifinals hopes alive

The Akari Chargers blanked the Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-17, 25-19, 25-20, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Santa Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna City, Saturday. Akari put an end to a two-game losing streak and won its third game in eight outings to stay in the hunt for a semifinals slot. On the other hand, Galeries Tower is now out of contention after suffering its six loss in...
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04
Apr
2024

Nxled returns to win column with sweep of SGA

The Nxled Chameleons got back on the winning track with a straight sets win over Strong Group Athletics, 25-16, 25-16, 25-15, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Nxled arrested a two-game skid and chalked up its second victory against five losses. Ivy Lacsina propelled the Chameleons with 16 points built on 15 attacks and an ace. Jhoana Maraguinot followed suit as she chipped...
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02
Apr
2024

Akari suffers fifth loss at the hands of PLDT

The Akari Chargers lost to the PLDT High Speed Hitters in straight sets, 17-25, 20-25, 19-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Akari was dealt its fifth loss in the 1 hour and 27-minute battle. No Charger scored in double digits as Dindin Santiago-Manabat tallied nine points, while Gretchel Soltones and Erika Raagas added nine markers apiece. Meanwhile, MaJoy Baron fueled PLDT with 13...
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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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27
Mar
2024

Chameleons hold ground in loss to Crossovers

PASIG CITY – The Nxled Chameleons put up a fight before falling in four sets to the streaking Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-23, 23-25, 16-25, 20-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Ivy Lacsina paced Nxled with 20 points, while Lycha Ebon and Camille Victoria drilled in 14 and 12 markers respectively. Jhoana Maraguinot also had a monster performance as she scored 11 points and...
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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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18
Mar
2024

Akari bounces back with sweep of Nxled

SANTA ROSA, LAGUNA — The Akari Chargers got back on the winning track with a straight-sets win over Nxled, 25-17, 25-19, 25-20, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the Sta. Rosa Sports Complex last Saturday. Fifi Sharma spearheaded the attack for the Chargers with 13 points, while Ced Domingo and Grethcel Soltones added 13 and 12 points, respectively. Dindin Santiago-Manabat and Faith Nisperos also joined the scoring party with eight...
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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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14
Mar
2024

Connection with setters still a work in progress for Ivy Lacsina

Ivy Lacsina delivered her best performance yet as a Chameleon, scoring 17 points and tallying 11 excellent digs in a straight-sets victory against the Galeries Tower Highrisers last Tuesday. Four games into the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference, Lacsina seemed to be finding her rhythm with her new team, especially in building chemistry with her teammates, particularly her setters Kamille Cal and Maji Mangulabnan. “Hindi naman nawala ‘yung tiwala ko sa...
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13
Mar
2024

NXLED takes down Galeries Tower for first win in PVL 2024 All-Filipino

The Nxled Chameleons demolish the Galeries Tower Highrisers in straight sets, 25-21, 25-18, 25-15, to capture their first win in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena, Tuesday night. Ivy Lacsina shined bright for the Chameleons as she performed on both ends with 17 points in 55% efficiency and 11 excellent digs. Lycha Ebon and Cams Victoria added more scoring with 15 and 10 points, respectively. Meanhile, team...
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08
Mar
2024

Soltones aims to provide more than just scoring for Akari

Grethcel Soltones has been fitting in perfectly for the Akari Chargers so far despite their slow start in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference. Last Tuesday, the Chargers finally entered the win column with a straight-sets victory over the Farm Fresh Foxies thanks to Soltones’ 16-point performance and 10-excellent-reception output. “Happy kasi siyempre bago ako sa kanila pero di ako nahirapan makisama, super may connection na kami so far [in our]...
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07
Mar
2024

NXLED’s comeback bid falls short against Cignal

The Nxled Chameleons didn’t go down without a fight in a straight sets loss against the Cignal HD Spikers, 21-25, 17-25, 21-25, in the PVL 2024 All-Filipino Conference. Jhoana Maraguinot came off the bench to pace Nxled with 11 points (10 attacks and one block) and 12 excellent receptions. Other than Maraguinot, no other Chameleon scored in double figures as Lycha Ebon and Ivy Lacsina only had nine and eight...
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