Louie Ramirez stars vs. Indonesian club in Alas Pilipinas Invitationals opener
Louie Ramirez shone on both ends to steer the Philippines to a 25-23, 27-29, 25-21, 25-22 win against Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi of Indonesia in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals on Tuesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The former NCAA MVP out of the Perpetual ALTAs poured in 25 points anchored on 21 attacks, three blocks, and one ace to rally the hosts against the mighty Indonesians to open their home stand on a winning note.
"Ang mindset lang namin is mailaro 'yung dapat na mailaro namin at gusting mangyari ni coach Angiolino kasi grabe 'yung paghihirap namin sa training na araw-araw," Ramirez said.
"Sabi lang niya maipakita namin kung ano 'yung gusto niyang mangyari."
Ramirez made his presence felt early, unleashing a flurry of attacks that allowed the Philippines to take a 20-19 lead in the opening set before opposite hitter Steven Rotter finished it off from the left side.
The Ramirez-Rotter tandem continued to work wonders in Set 2, but an attack error from the former NCAA star allowed the Indonesian club to take the extended frame to level the series.
Alas made sure to create some separation in the third with team captain Marck Espejo gettin lucky on the push to give his side the match point at 24-20 before Rotter sealed it with an off-the-block bullet, 25-20.
Debuting Ken Batas, the reigning UAAP MVP, provided the spark off the bench by scoring three quick points in the fourth frame, including a huge rejection that sent Alas to the match point, 24-21.
Indonesia's own service error put the punctuation for the Philippines.
Rotter finished with 14 points while NU star Buds Buddin chipped in 11 markers.
Alas Pilipinas will look to make it back-to-back wins when the FIlipinos tangle with Hyundai Capital Skywalkers of South Korea on Wednesday.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
GMA Network
16 hours ago
- GMA Network
Marck Espejo, Alas Men dominate reigning Korean V. League champs
The Philippines subdued another Asian powerhouse, pulling off a 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 25-20 win against reigning Korean V. League champion Hyundai Capital Skywalkers in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Team captain Marck Espejo, who played sparingly in their Tuesday clash against Jakarta Bhayangkara Presisi, took the lead this time around after churning out 20 points on 17 attacks, two aces, and one block. The win sent the Philippines to a spotless 2-0 card in the three-day tournament aimed to serve as the country's test event for the hosting of the FIVB Men's World Championship in September. Espejo got huge help from the young ones in the crucial fourth set with Ken Batas and Leo Ordiales leading a 9-4 rampage that gave Alas a 14-9 cushion. But the Skywalkers, who have just dethroned the Incheon Korean Air Jumbos in the Korean V. League, retaliated with a 5-1 run of their own to slice the gap to one. Batace then answered with two pivotal points, including a strong service ace, before middle blocker Peng Taguibolos poured back-to-back quick attacks that allowed the hosts to secure a 23-19 lead. Espejo soared from the back row, sending a bullet to zone one to hand the Philippines the match point at 24-19 while a service error from the Koreans sealed the win altogether. Alas will close out the invitationals on Thursday where it will lock horns with powerhouse Thailand national team. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
18 hours ago
- GMA Network
Alas Pilipinas Women sweep New Zealand to bolster AVC Nations Cup semis drive
Alas Pilipinas Women are back to their winning ways after overwhelming New Zealand, 25-17, 25-21, 25-18, to remain alive in the 2025 AVC Women's Volleyball Nations Cup on Wednesday at the Dong anh Gymnasium in Vietnam. The Filipinas rebounded from a tough five-set loss to Iran to keep their semifinals hopes alive with a 3-1 card in Pool B while New Zealand fell to a 1-2 record. Vanie Gandler and Eya Laure led the charge for the youthful Alas as they both churned out 12 points with the latter also shining on defense with eight digs and nine receptions. Alyssa Solomon, who didn't see action in that defeat at the hands of the Iranians, returned in fashion as the former NU standout tallied 11 points on nine attacks, one block, and one ace. Alas took advantage of an error-plagued New Zealand in the endgame and established a slim 21-18 lead in the fourth set. But the fired-up Filipinas unleashed a 4-0 closing run instigated by a service error from New Zealand's Charlton Vail. Gandler then unloaded a service ace before an attack error from Petra Manderson saw the Philippines clinching the match point at 24-18. Another faulty attack from Katherine Adamson sealed it for Alas as they bolster their semis contention. Vail paced New Zealand with 11 points while Manderson chipped in nine markers. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
a day ago
- GMA Network
Arellano repels Letran to claim first-ever NCAA men's volleyball title
NCAA By BEA MICALLER,GMA Integrated News History is made as the men's volleyball crown heads to Legarda for the first time. Arellano University completed a finals series sweep against Colegio de San Juan de Letran with a 24-26, 25-22, 25-17, Game 2 win to rule the NCAA Season 100 men's volleyball on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. This marked a breakthrough men's title for the Chiefs following years of falling short in the Final Four. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
