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GMA Network
30-05-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
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
