DLSU wallops UE in UAAP volleyball

Abigail Maraño led defending champion De La Salle University (DLSU) for a 25-18, 25-14, 25-18 victory over University of the East (UE) in the UAAP women’s volleyball at The Arena in San Juan.

The leading attacker in the league, Maraño had 11 spikes and was responsible for 3 of 9 blocks. She eventually finished the game with 15 points.

The victory propelled the Lady Spikers to within a win of sweeping the 7-game first-round eliminations.

“Abi (Maraño) stepped up and I am happy with that. My expectations from her are really that high,” said DLSU coach Ramil de Jesus.

Far Eastern University (FEU) played without ace scorer Maica Morada but still managed to post a 25-22, 25-23, 25-17 victory over Adamson University (AdU) in the other game.

“She (Morada) did not practice for one week. She’s a big factor for the team, but we need to discipline her. We poured it all even without her,” said Lady Tamaraws coach Nes Pamilar.

The loss snapped Adamson’s 3-game streak, while FEU cut its own 2-game skid that tied the Lady Tamaraws with University of Santo Tomas (UST) and their victims at No. 3 in the team standings.

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UE, UST bag UAAP fencing crowns

source | Philippine Daily Inquirer | MANILA, Philippines—University of the East snatched its fifth straight women’s crown while University of Santo Tomas regained the men’s championship in UAAP Season 74 fencing that ended Monday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

“The key to this championship is dedication and passion,” said coach Rolando Canlas of the Lady Warriors.

Patricia Marie Melendres led UE’s successful campaign on her last playing year in the league and won Most Valuable Player honors. Former SEA Games bronze medalist Cristine Almas also played her last season.

The Growling Tigers clinched three gold and one bronze medals to bag their third men’s title and their first since the 2008-09 season.

UST’s Donnie Navarro was also named MVP.

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