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GMA Network
15 hours ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Letran topples Benilde, returns to NCAA men's volleyball finals after 15 seasons
NCAA Colegio de San Juan de Letran toppled twice-to-beat De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 22-25, 28-26, 25-14, 25-20, in the do-or-die match of the NCAA men's volleyball Final Four to return to the finals after 15 seasons. The Knights last appeared in the finals in Season 85 in 2009 when they completed a three-peat. After two tight sets, the Intramuros-based squad dominated the Blazers, leading as much as 21-9 in the third set before claiming the said frame. In the third set alone, the Knights had 14 attacks against Benilde's nine points, while the former only had four errors against the latter's seven. In the fourth set, Letran had an early 8-3 lead before Benilde caught up, 11-9. The Blazers inched closer, 18-17, but Vince Himzon ignited Letran's late rally to claim the victory. Rocky Roy Motol's attack went outside to hand Letran a three-point advantage but a Jacob Herrera attack gave a glimmer of hope for Benilde. Bembem Bautista then scored back-to-back for Letran but a running attack from John Austero stopped the bleeding for Benilde. Bautista then closed the match for Letran as he made the Knights' final three points en route to his 27-point eruption. "Very overwhelming 'yung nangyari kasi 'yung kalaban natin talagang dinominate nila ang first and second round. Kami bilang challenger, sabi ko sa mga bata, hindi dapat matapos ang Season 100 nang wala tayong napatunayan," Letran head coach Brian Esquibel said in the broadcast. Bautista had 24 attacks, two blocks, and an ace, while Vince Himzon had 18 points as the Knights secured the first finals spot. Mike Balbacal and Raymark Betco had 15 points apiece, while Motol had 13 points, with James Marasigan adding 10 points for the Blazers. Letran will face the winner of the do-or-die match between the twice-to-beat Mapua Cardinals and the Arellano Chiefs. Game 1 of the finals will be on Sunday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
6 days ago
- Sport
- GMA Network
Letran sweeps top-seeded Benilde, forces do-or-die in NCAA Final Four
NCAA Colegio de San Juan de Letran pulled off an upset against top-seeded De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, 25-17, 25-23, 25-23, on Sunday in the NCAA Season 100 men's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. Bembem Bautista led the Knights in the upset with 17 points from 15 attacks and two blocks, while Vince Himzon had 12 points. John Austero, meanwhile, top-scored Benilde with 11 points. Game 2 of the NCAA Final Four will be held on Friday. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Letran Lady Knights sweep JRU to book Final Four ticket
NCAA Colegio de San Juan de Letran officially booked a ticket to the Final Four after sweeping Jose Rizal University, 25-14, 25-20, 25-12, on Sunday in the NCAA Season 100 women's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. The victory also handed the Lady Knights (14-3) a twice-to-beat advantage, along with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (14-2). For head coach Oliver Almadro, however, reaching the Final Four is just one step towards the fulfillment of a dream. "Happy for that feat na two years na nakaabot kami sa Final Four is a blessing. We thank the Lord for the opportunity to be in the Final Four, but of course hindi siya natatapos sa pagiging Final Four. We have to put that goal into our dream, kumbaga dream namin mag-champion pero we have to put that goal na makalagpas muna sa semifinals," Almadro told GMA News Online. Judiel Nitura led the offense for the Intramuros crew with 17 points, all from attacks, while Vanessa Sarie had 13 points to go with five receptions. Nicole Deala top-scored the Lady Bombers with seven points as they wrapped the season with three wins and 15 losses. Letran, however, will still have to play Mapua University on Wednesday to determine its postseason position. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
25-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Letran boosts Final Four chances as JRU caps run in NCAA men's volleyball
NCAA Colegio de San Juan de Letran made quick work of Jose Rizal University, 25-20, 25-18, 25-12, to boost its chances for a Final Four slot on Sunday in the NCAA Season 100 men's volleyball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan. The Knights improved to 11-6, currently at the fourth spot behind Mapua, Benilde, and Arellano. San Beda (10-7) and Perpetual (9-7), however, are also still in the tight race. In the match which lasted an hour and 14 minutes, Vince Himzon led the offense for the Intramuros crew with 13 points built on 11 attacks and two blocks, while Felix Bermido and Dave Lardizabal chipped in 10 points apiece. Harry Ocay, meanwhile, had 11 points in the Heavy Bombers' final game for the season. JRU finished the season with three wins and 15 losses. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
