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Team Liquid PH, ONIC PH to play in World Esports Cup tournament in Riyadh

Team Liquid PH unseated the defending champion ONIC PH and took the first Immortal Cup in the grand finals of MPL (Mobile Legends Professional League) Philippines Season 15 on Sunday at Green Sun Hotel in Makati City.  Alston “Sanji” Pabico bagged the Finals MVP (Most Valuable Player) award, leading the Cavalry in crucial wins with...

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On NU’s Day of Domination, Lady Bulldogs clinch crown as men’s squad forces Game 3

It was a banner day for National University (NU) volleyball: While the Lady Bulldogs sealed their third UAAP women’s volleyball title in four years, the Bulldogs on the men’s side made sure their five-peat hopes stayed alive. Bella Belen capped her collegiate career on a high note, firing 18 points to lead NU to a...

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NU bares fangs in fiery Game 1 win over La Salle

National University (NU) rode high on a monster performance by Vange Alinsug to take down De La Salle University (DLSU) in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Finals on May 11 at Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. With the win, the Lady Bulldogs are poised to claim their third title in...

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FEU stops NU for a game away from UAAP 87 men’s volleyball title

Dryx Saavedra carried the scoring attacks for Far Eastern University (FEU) ‘to rally his team to a five-set victory over defending champion National University (NU) on May 11 and a 1-0 lead in the best-of-3 finals in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball. FEU could close out the series and take the crown from NU...

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Third time’s a charm: DLSU, NU clash for crown in UAAP women’s volleyball

The latest chapter in the rising rivalry between De La Salle University’s Lady Spikers and National University’s Lady Bulldogs will be written as they face off for the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball championship. Whose legacy will last as the gold standard in this evolving era of collegiate volleyball? Let’s look back at all the...

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NU stages dramatic comeback vs FEU for a reappearance at the finals

Bella Belen’s gritty play cranked up National University’s championship mettle to overcome Far Eastern University’s early lead and eventually win in a five-setter last May 4 to enter the finals and defend its title in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball.    The Lady Bulldogs will face De La Salle University’s Lady Spikers in a best-of-three...

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UAAP women’s volleyball: De La Salle beats UST, preps for ‘real fight’

Angel Canino’s triple-double show and De La Salle University’s solid blocking force in its playoff match against the University of Santo Tomas last April 30 propelled the Lady Spikers closer to the championship round in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball. Team captain Canino, a former Rookie of the Year-MVP, pumped 24 points, 10 digs...

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VCT Pacific: End of the road for Filipino squads

Filipino squads playing in the VCT (Valorant Champions Tour) Pacific: Stage 1 completed their series in contrasting fashion in last week’s final matches, with Team Secret (TS) taking their first win of the year and Global Esports (GE) failing to enter the playoffs. Team Secret ended their winning drought after 288 days when they downed...

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VCT Pacific: Filipinos lose Week 3 games; playoff chances slim

Two esports teams with Filipino players bowed to their Korean powerhouse opponents on Week 3 of the VCT (Valorant Champions Tour) Pacific: Stage 1 in Seoul last April 7, leaving them little chances of reaching the playoffs. The Manila-based Team Secret is still in search of a breakthrough in Group Omega after falling to Masters...

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VCT Pacific: Filipino squads look for rebound after Week 2 misfires

After suffering twin losses in their previous assignments, Filipino players in Team Secret and Global Esports look to reignite their attempts to secure slots in the playoffs of VCT (Valorant Champions Tour) Pacific: Stage 1 esports tournament being held at Sangam Colosseum in Seoul, South Korea.  Global Esports will take on Korean powerhouse DRX, while...