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GMA Network
3 days ago
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Benilde bucks slow start vs Mapua, advances to fourth straight finals stint
NCAA De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde bucked a slow start against Mapua University, 20-25, 25-15, 25-17, 25-18, on Sunday to advance to the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball finals for the fourth straight season. The four-peat seeking Lady Blazers will now wait for the winner of the Final Four match between no. 2 seed Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Arellano University which will face off on Tuesday. In the fourth set, Benilde already led 13-7 before Mapua inched closer, 16-13. Zam Nolasco then scored one for the Lady Blazers before a block trimmed Mapua's deficit, 17-14. Gregg Cabadin's service error, however, gave an easy point for Benilde before an attack error handed the Taft-based crew a five-point lead. Mapua scored one again before Nolasco ignited a run for the Lady Blazers as they eventually led 23-17. Freighanne Garcia then put one more for Mapua before Cristy Ondangan and Nolasco sealed the victory for the Lady Blazers. "Nung first set naging mabagal kami, ang daming bumabagsak na bola. Nagalit si coach so nag-respond ang mga bata nang mabilis and nagkapalitan ng tao. Pagdating ng second set, nakuha na namin," Benilde head coach Onyok Getigan said. Chenae Basarte distributed the ball well as she had 16 out of 19 excellent sets and five scorers scored in double digits. Zam Nolasco had 19 points built on 18 attacks, while Aya Densing had 13 points. Shahanna Lleses had 11 points, while Mycah Go had 10 points. Freighanne Garcia had 14 points, while Raissa Ricablanca added 13 points as the Lady Cardinals were relegated to the battle for bronze. The Finals will commence on June 8. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Sport
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Benilde teams eye outright finals tickets as NCAA volleyball Final Four opens
NCAA The De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde men's and women's teams aim for their respective finals spots when the NCAA Season 100 volleyball Final Four opens on Sunday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. The four-peat seeking Lady Blazers will take on Mapua University at 2:30 p.m., while the top-seeded Blazers will go against Colegio de San Juan de Letran at 12:00 p.m. Both the men's and women's teams are armed with a twice-to-beat advantage. The Lady Blazers are coming off a second round sweep in the tournament and finished on top of the standings with a 16-2 card. For Benilde women's team head coach Onyok Getigan, the lengthened tourney allowed the team to adjust after absorbing two losses in the first round. "Malaking bagay 'yung haba ng liga so naka-adjust kami, nakikita 'yung lapses, then kung sino ang dapat mag-step up, nag-step up talaga," Getigan said last May 25. Benilde still has veteran Mycah Go in its arsenal, along with the league's top blocker in Zam Nolasco and top setter Chenae Basarte. The Taft-based squad also leads in terms of spiking, serving, and setting. The Lady Cardinals, meanwhile, are returning to the Final Four after missing it last season. Mapua finished the elimination round with back-to-back losses to get an 11-7 record, enough for a ticket to the semis. Mapua head coach Clarence Esteban has the likes of top scorers Raissa Ricablanca, Freighanne Garcia, and Alyanna Ong as they hope to push Benilde to the limit, just like what they did in the first round where they won against the Taft-based squad. In the men's division, the Blazers are hoping to return to the finals -- a feat they last achieved in 2019. The Benilde men's team finished on top of the standings with a 14-4 card, but fell short against Lyceum of the Philippines University in their final prelims match last Friday. Head coach Arnold Laniog said his players' mindset will be really important, especially as their conditioning has been tested due to the long tourney. "'Yung haba ng tournament na first time na nangyari, two rounds, nagkakaroon ng upset sa second round. Dulo na to eh, 'yung conditioning ang laki ng bearing. At the same time, 'yung mind setting, focused ka talaga, especially sa preparation," Laniog said. "It's more on desire ng team, 'yung desire natin kailangan manaig talaga. Sa training pa lang, maramdaman na natin na may gusto tayong marating sa game." Benilde will have the likes of Rocky Roy Motol, Jacob Agassi Herrera, and James Harold Marasigan to rely on. Letran, on the other hand, has won its last three games to officially secure a Final Four spot and finished the elimination round with a 12-6 card. The Knights, who also defeated Benilde in the first round, will have league top spiker Vince Himzon, Bembem Bautista, and John Wayne Araño in their second straight Final Four appearance. The other brackets in the Final Four, Letran vs Arellano in the women's side, and Mapua vs Arellano in the men's division, will face off on Tuesday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
5 days ago
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Benilde makes quick work of LPU to complete second round sweep
NCAA De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde made quick work of Lyceum of the Philippines University, 25-20, 25-18, 25-12, to complete a second round sweep of the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball tournament on Friday at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. The four-peat-seeking Lady Blazers finished the elimination round on top of the standings with a 16-2 record, while LPU capped its season with an 8-10 record. In the match that lasted for less than an hour and a half, Zam Nolasco led the Lady Blazers with 12 points from nine attacks and three blocks, while Clydel Catarig and Aya Densing had nine and eight points, respectively. Johna Dolorito, meanwhile, led the Lady Pirates with 10 points. Benilde, which has earned a twice-to-beat advantage, will face Mapua University in the Final Four battle on Sunday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Benilde completes NCAA women's volleyball Final Four cast with win vs Perpetual
NCAA De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde ousted University of Perpetual Help System DALTA from Final Four contention after a straight sets victory, 25-15, 25-23, 25-18, on Sunday in the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. With the win, the Lady Blazers' (15-2) victory also completed the women's volleyball semis cast along with Colegio de San Juan de Letran (14-3), Mapua University (11-6), and Arellano University (11-6). All other teams below the four squads have at least eight losses already. Aya Densing led the offense for the Lady Blazers with 15 points anchored on 13 attacks, while Mycah Go had 12 points. Cristy Ondangan had 11 points, while Zam Nolasco added 10 points. Chenae Basarte had 19 excellent sets. Pauline Reyes and Mika Donig had 10 points apiece to lead the Lady ALTAs who did not field Winnie Bedaña and Shai Omipon. According to a courtside report, it was part of the coaching staff's strategy as they hoped to have a different outcome in the game. Head coach Sandy Rieta told GMA News Online that Omipon was being rested as she was feeling something in her body. The victory also officially handed the Lady Blazers a twice-to-beat advantage along with Colegio de San Juan de Letran. Benilde will still play Lyceum of the Philippines University on Friday, while Perpetual will take on San Beda University on Wednesday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Benilde Lady Blazers overcome late rally from Mapua, enters Final Four
NCAA De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde overcame a late rally from Mapua, 25-12, 25-19, 26-24, on Friday in the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball tournament to officially claim a slot in the Final Four. The Lady Blazers, who are aiming for their fourth straight title, improved to 14-2 and took the top spot of the standings, while the Lady Cardinals slipped to 11-6. Benilde will also mark its fourth straight appearance in the Final Four since the league returned to action after the pandemic-halted Seasons 95 and 96. Mapua was leading 17-12 in the third set as it tried to extend the match, but Mycah Go led the fightback for the Taft-based squad and inched closer, 17-16. Tere Manalo, Freighanne Garcia, and Theresa Tambasacan further widened Mapua's lead, 21-16, but Go started another run for the Lady Blazers. As Garcia put Mapua at 23-20, Benilde managed to pull off and score four straight, with Rhea Mae Densing putting the Lady Blazers at match point. Nicole Ong then salvaged one to tie the set, but an attack error from Mapua and Cristy Ondangan's ace sealed the victory for Benilde. "Nasa top kami ngayon eh. 'Yun plano namin, makuha ang top 1 para magka-advantage," Benilde head coach Onyok Getigan said after the victory. Densing led the Lady Blazers with 20 points from 19 attacks and a block, to go with nine digs, while Ondangan added 15 points. Go, meanwhile, had 11 points. Only Raissa Ricablanca was able to score in double digits for Mapua with 11 points which went with 10 digs. The win also handed Benilde a twice-to-beat bonus with only two games remaining, and also assured Colegio de San Juan de Letran a slot in the semifinals. Benilde will still face University of Perpetual Help System DALTA and Lyceum of the Philippines University, while Mapua will close its elimination round campaign against Letran. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
