HIGHLIGHTS: UAAP Season 86 volleyball Finals NU vs UST Game 1 (2024)

UAAP volleyball Finals schedule of games (May 11)

Smart Araneta Coliseum

2 p.m. – NU Bulldogs vs UST Golden Spikers (Men’s Finals)
4 p.m. – UST Tigresses vs NU Lady Bulldogs (Women’s Finals)

FULL SCHEDULE HERE.

UAAP: Bella Belen praises NU crowd inside ‘QPav-like’ Araneta

MANILA, Philippines — Bella Belen was thrilled to hear National University’s faithful matching the energy of the University of Santo Tomas’ fans, who turned the Smart Araneta Coliseum like the Quadricentennial Pavilion with their cheers, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball finals on Saturday.

Belen and the Lady Bulldogs drew strength from the NU fans among the 20,955 gate attendance at the Big Dome after moving to the cusp of reclaiming the UAAP title with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-20 victory over the Tigresses, who missed the services of star Angge Poyos late in the second set due to an ankle injury. FULL STORY

UAAP: Advice from Jaja Santiago spurs Alyssa Solomon on

MANILA, Philippines — After struggling in the Final Four, Alyssa Solomon rediscovered her scoring touch to put National University on the cusp of claiming the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball title.

She has Jaja Santiago’s encouraging words to thank for that.

Following an eight-point game when NU lost its twice-to-beat advantage to Far Eastern University, Solomon continued to struggle with nine points on 8-of-29 attacking clip but the Lady Bulldogs still swept the Lady Tamaraws to book their third straight trip to the Finals. FULL STORY

Jonna Perdido, UST Tigresses vow to step up to save UAAP title bid

MANILA, Philippines — With Angge Poyos’ availability in Game 2 still uncertain due to an ankle injury, Jonna Perdido is determined to step up for the University of Santo Tomas Tigresses when they try to salvage their UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball campaign against the National University Lady Bulldogs.

Perdido took matters into her own hands with 17 points and nine excellent receptions but it wasn’t enough to lift UST, which lost Poyos late in the second set, past NU, 25-23, 25-20, 25-20, in Game 1 of the Finals before an ecstatic 20,955 crowd at Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday. FULL STORY

UAAP: NU hushes UST’s Yellow Sea with dominant Finals Game 1 win

MANILA, Philippines—In a crowd majorly occupied by a sea of Yellow, the minority won.

The Araneta Coliseum was home to over 20,000 spectators Saturday night to witness the clash between University of Santo Tomas and National University in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Finals.

The predominantly UST crowd was hard to miss with the Big Dome three-fourths filled by fans wearing yellow in solidarity with the Golden Tigresses. FULL STORY

PHOTOS: UST Tigresses vs NU Lady Bulldogs FINALS Game 1

UAAP: UST star Angge Poyos questionable for Finals Game 2

MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas has quite a problem on their hands at possibly the worst time ever.

Golden Tigresses coach Emilio “Kung Fu” Reyes said after their Game 1 loss that there’s no assurance yet regarding Angge Poyos’ clearance to play for Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.

“There’s swelling [in the ankle] already but it’s not as bad as Eya’s (Laure) before when it immediately turned violet. The good thing though [the injury] isn’t in her jumping foot but it will affect her performance definitely,” said Reyes in Filipino after their 25-23, 25-20, 25-20 setback to National University. FULL STORY

NU Lady Bulldogs dominate UST Tigresses in UAAP Finals Game 1

National University moved within just a win of clinching the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball throne after dominating University of Santo Tomas, 25-23, 25-20, 25-20, in Game 1 on Saturday at Smart-Araneta Coliseum.

After having quiet performances in NU’s last two outings, Alyssa Solomon showed her top form again with 17 points from 14 attacks, three blocks and an ace to help the Lady Bulldogs pull ahead in the best-of-three Finals series.

“‘Yung naging performance namin kanina, very happy kasi nakita namin kung paano kami mag-work sa team talaga,” Solomon told the media. FULL STORY

VIDEO: UST Tigresses’ coach KungFu Reyes on his team’s Finals Game 1 loss

Coach KungFu seeks to equalize the series in Game 2. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/7EtEUu1u8E

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

Coach KungFu: Definitely gustong gusto niya (Poyos) maglaro. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/N7XH5cOE7Y

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UST coach KungFu Reyes gives an update on Angge Poyos’ injury. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/MgwB3EFty6

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

VIDEO: Injured UST super rookie Angge Poyos exits Big Dome

UST’s Angge Poyos needed assistance in exiting the Big Dome after tweaking her ankle earlier. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/Ai5Xx6juYx

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

VIDEO: NU Lady Bulldogs after winning Game 1 of the UAAP women’s volleyball Finals

Solomon and Toring on playing instrumental for NU in Game 1. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/QxGy36e0v0

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

Bella Belen, Sheena Toring, and Alyssa Solomon share their thoughts after game 1. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/OoS05Ey8Xl

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

NU coach Norman Miguel after winning Game 1. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/PZ5MZmzCFL

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

UAAP women’s Finals Live Updates: UST Tigresses vs NU Lady Bulldogs

The Golden Tigresses enter the dugout after the Game 1 loss. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/PZ7qAZJHmP

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 11, 2024

Vange Alinsug delivers the game-winning spike.

NU is a win away from reclaiming the UAAP title. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ssthHDvKzx

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

FINAL: NU takes Game 1 with a 25-23, 25-20, 25-20 win over UST, inching closer to the #UAAPSeason86 supremacy. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/8QX68fvCZc

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

NU feeling it with a 23-19 lead in the third set. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/dfhSGnifCX

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

UST-UNNED 🫨

NU now holds a 2-0 lead after taking the second set over UST!

Are the Lady Bulldogs one set away from taking Game 1 of the #UAAPSeason86 Finals? pic.twitter.com/PnYbTrCT4G

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 11, 2024

Angge Poyos is unlikely to return as she is now wearing a walking boot ahead of the third set. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/k2DG89BFGj

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

NU vs UST Finals Game 1 gate attendance: 20,955 #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/LfpcpwDlLK

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

END OF SET 2: NU 25, UST 20

Sheena Toring gives the Lady Bulldogs a two-set lead in Game 1. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/lGAldoM4Bd

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

Angge Poyos carried off the court after tweaking her right ankle when the second set was tied at 11. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/ATkoonQ0pZ

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

Jaja Santiago and husband Taka Minowa cheering for NU. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/DlNd3cdstW

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

Sisi Rondina, Eya and EJ Laure supporting UST.

Jennifer Nierva, Cess Robles, and Joyme Cagande cheering for NU #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/JZ46RCBCzE

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

END OF SET 1: NU 25, UST 23

Vange Alinsug ends the opening set for the Lady Bulldogs. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/yy75K1E0QN

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

VANGE ATTACK! 🐶

Vange Alinsug ends the first set with an attack to give NU a 1-0 lead. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/hvCJQMF8Tn

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 11, 2024

View of the crowd ahead of the #UAAPSeason86 women’s Finals game 1 tip off. | Marlo Cueto pic.twitter.com/uHE10SlIC1

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

OHO? 👀🐯

Look who’s here!

Former UST Growling Tiger Rhenz Abando is in attendance for Game 1 of the #UAAPSeason86 women’s volleyball Finals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/1N5NUaZuv2

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 11, 2024

HEYYYY, NU! LET’S GO!

WATCH: The Lady Bulldogs make their way out of the dugout to a raucous Araneta Coliseum. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/ScIWn66vMq

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

TIGRESSES READY? 🐯

WATCH: The UST Golden Tigresses prep up before Game 1 of the #UAAPSeason86 women’s volleyball Finals against NU. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/WdoJL9zXZP

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 11, 2024

UAAP: ‘Ikih’ Buddin says parents kept him from quitting volleyball

MANILA, Philippines — Buds Buddin wrote his nickname “Ikih” on his Curry 2 FloTro shoes to remind himself of his parents, who urged him to keep going when he almost quit playing volleyball.

His family may be in Palawan in Buddin’s second UAAP men’s volleyball finals but seeing his nickname on his shoes inspires him that they are there to support him. FULL STORY

VIDEO: NU Bulldogs after winning UAAP Finals Game 1

Buddin on spelling the difference for NU vs UST.

Almendras and Retamar on the final stretch of their collegiate careers. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/jTtzUrk80p

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

NU coach Dante Alinsunurin, Buds Buddin, Owa Retamar, and Nico Almendras after winning Game 1. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Nak715NyqJ

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

UAAP men’s volleyball: NU sweeps UST, nears four-peat

MANILA, Philippines — National University inched a win closer to a historic fourth consecutive title after sweeping University of Santo Tomas, 25-17, 26-24, 25-19, in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball Finals on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Buds Buddin, who didn’t play in NU’s pair of elimination round losses to UST due to a fractured right hand, spelled the difference for the Bulldogs to get their first win over the Golden Spikers in their most important game of the year.

Buddin continued to sizzle with 16 points including the clutch back row attacks in the third set to lift NU on the cusp of becoming the first team to complete a ‘four-peat’ since UST, led by former setter Karl Dimaculangan, who is now the Lady Bulldogs deputy coach, achieved the feat in 2011. FULL STORY

UAAP men’s Finals Live Updates: NU Bulldogs vs UST Golden Spikers

STATS: NU-UST Finals Game 1 #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/t5pAT6eTGZ

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

FINAL: NU moves a win closer to a historic ‘four-peat’ after sweeping UST in Game 1, 25-17, 26-24, 25-19, in the #UAAPSeason86 men’s finals. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/sQeOUEMn0M

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

WATCH: NU fans serenade the Bulldogs with thunderous cheers after winning Game 1 of the #UAAPSeason86 men’s volleyball Finals. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/6rsHzuqegw

— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) May 11, 2024

Jau Umandal says he’s doing fine after the Finals accident yesterday.

He is proud of his brother, Sherwin, and the UST Golden Spikers. #UAAPSeason86 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/OChLej3c67

— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) May 11, 2024

A day after his injury in Cignal’s title-clinching win in the Spikers’ Turf, Jau Umandal is here to support UST. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/BJL34qyNpf

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

END OF SET 2: NU 26, UST 24

Challenge successful for NU! The Bulldogs take a 2-0 lead. #UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/lQTdjkBFBD

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

END OF SET 1: NU 25, UST 17#UAAPSeason86 @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/Isubhn76DN

— Lance Agcaoili (@LanceAgcaoilINQ) May 11, 2024

NU Lady Bulldogs, UST Tigresses open UAAP volleyball titleseries

This is a battle that has been waged for years on high school grounds. This time, National University (NU) and University of Santo Tomas (UST) elevated their rivalry to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball Final.

“It crossed our minds that if NU would win in the do-or-die game [against Far Eastern U], it’s going to be … high school all over again,” sophom*ore spiker Reg Jurado told the Inquirer during the Tigresses’ practice Thursday evening.

“I hope this time, it’s a good outcome,” she added. FULL STORY

NU’s Owa Retamar gets ‘most important trophy’ ahead of UAAP Finals

MANILA, Philippines — Owa Retamar graduated from National University with a Financial Management degree days before the Bulldogs’ upcoming UAAP Season 86 Finals series against the UST Golden Spikers.

Retamar has reached the climax of his life as a student-athlete after graduating on Thursday, reaping the fruit of his hard work after juggling his studies and dutoes as the setter of the Bulldogs. FULL STORY

UAAP: UST Tigresses ready to show maturity vs more experienced NU

MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas Tigresses may be a bunch of UAAP women’s volleyball Finals first-timers but coach KungFu Reyes believes their experience in high school and pre-season have prepared them againstthe more experienced National University Lady Bulldogs.

UST, composed of young players led by super rookie Angge Poyos, has returned to the UAAP finals after five years, and standing in its way is NU, which made it to the UAAP Finals for the third straight time.

They collide in a best-of-three title series starting Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. FULL STORY

UAAP: Shaq Delos Santos grateful for another shot at title with UST

MANILA, Philippines — Fourteen years after steering the University of Santo Tomas to a UAAP title, Shaq Delos Santos–this time, as an assistant coach–is raring to help end the school’s championship drought inthe Season 86 women’s volleyball finals.

Delos Santos was the last coach to steer UST to a championship as his squad led by Rhea Dimaculangan and Aiza Maizo-Pontillas swept La Salle in the championship series of Season 72 for the school’s 16th title.

He found himself back on the Tigresses’ turf with his role as part of coach KungFu Reyes’ staff playing an instrumental role in the team’s return to the finals after five years. FULL STORY

UAAP: Lady Bulldogs bracing for hunger-fueled Tigresses

As difficult as things have been for National University (NU) so far during its UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball campaign, the Lady Bulldogs know it won’t get any easier from here as they battle University of Santo Tomas (UST) for all the glory in the Finals.

“UST won’t back down, you can see its hunger when they play,” Lady Bulldogs star hitter Bella Belen said in Filipino after securing a seat to the Finals on Wednesday with a 25-13, 27-25, 25-15 bounce-back win against Far Eastern University (FEU). And Belen knows what she and the Lady Bulldogs have to do when they shoot for the crown starting on Saturday. FULL STORY

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