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...Read More
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...Read More
The Adamson University Lady Falcons are poised for another successful campaign in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, which kicks off on Saturday, February 17. Team captain Lucille Almonte will lead a retooled squad mixed with veterans and rookies. As she takes on the responsibility of leading a rebuilding team this season, Almonte is focused...Read More
The Adamson University Baby Falcons captured their first-ever juniors volleyball title, sweeping the Nazareth School of National University Lady Bullpups anew, 25-18, 25-18. 28-26, in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 girls’ volleyball finals at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, Monday. Opposite hitter Abegail Segui sealed the championship with an ace in...Read More
After a first-round sweep, the Adamson University Baby Falcons began the new year on a positive note by defeating the University of Santo Tomas Junior Tigresses in straight sets in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 girls’ volleyball tournament last Saturday. With the win, the Baby Falcons continued to spread their wings as...Read More
High-speed PLDT too much for Akari in PVL return Dell Palomata continued her dominance over Akari as she spearheaded PLDT to a three-set win over the Chargers in the 2023 PVL Invitational Conference Saturday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Palomata, who also starred in the High Speed Hitters’ wins over...Read More
Photo credits: AVC Asian Volleyball Cup/ Twitter Akari Chargers Nisperos, Madrigal star in Philippines’ win over Macau The Philippines opened its campaign in the 2023 AVC Challengers Cup with a bang, defeating Macau side in straight sets, 25-14, 25-12, 25-9, Monday afternoon in Indonesia. And giving the Nationals a jolt are members of...Read More
‘MORE DETERMINED, PASSIONATE’ FAITH NISPEROS THRILLED TO FLY HIGH WITH AKARI It came as a huge surprise for the Philippine volleyball community when Faith Nisperos, one of the top spikers in the collegiate level, announced Tuesday morning that she will be foregoing her remaining eligibility in the UAAP and join Akari in the Premier...Read More
A-GRADE SEASON: WITH FR. ALDRIN, ADAMSON SPORTS PROGRAM SEES THE LIGHT Depending on the setting, it could either be effortless or a tall task to spot Father Aldrin Suan CM. At a jam-packed UAAP game venue the size of arenas or coliseums that is filled with young students from member universities, he and...Read More
AKARI LIBERO BANG PINEDA TAPPED TO PLAY FOR NATIONAL TEAM In a surprising turn of events, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation has announced that Akari starting libero Bang Pineda will be replacing Kath Arado in the women’s volleyball roster that is preparing for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games. Arado, who bagged the best libero...Read More
