DLSU Demolished UP

Abegail Maraño had 18 points including 2 blocks to lead the powerhouse Dela Salle University Lady Spikers beat the hard fighting University of the Philippines Lady Maroons in the 2nd match up on the ongoing UAAP Season 73 Women's Volleyball Tournament Wednesday clash with a superb 25-17, 25-12, 25-13 triumph.

DLSU frontliner Jacq "the Jacq-hammer"Alarca made seven straight service aces in the 2nd set that nailed the Lady Maroons in only 4 points, making it 15-4. From there, the disoriented UP managed to fight back with three straight points before the "Sweet Face Assassin", Stephanie Mercado took control of the Lady Spikers' rally to seal the set.

Bench Ace Alexa Tan made three straight service Aces late in the 3rd set that saw UP struggle for more as the DLSU rookies throttled the Lady Maroons' first six.

Araneta and Ramos forefront the UP attacks and defensive stuff but got little support from the others.

2010 UAAP WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL SEASON 72 HARDCOURT BEAUTIES

The 2010 UAAP Season 72 Women s Volleyball is over. University Sto. Tomas Tigresses has captured the crown. My favorite team, De La Salle University Lady Spikers placed 2nd. It s an unfortunate event, at least for me and all DLSU fans, but I still salute them for giving us a great season. No bitter times, animo!
Now, the season is over, may I remind you again... And again, I have this urge to list the names of the players that- in my own eyes and mind- made an impact.

In random orders, here it goes:

University of Sto. Tomas Tigresses:

Angeli Tabaquiero, Maika Ortiz, Santiago (i forgot her name; i ve been out of sync lately), Rhea Dimaculangan

DeLa Salle University Lady Spikers: Stephanie Mercado, Cha Cruz, Jacq Alarca, Melissa Gohing and Joanne Siy

Ateneo de Manila University Lady Blue Eagles: Bea Pascual, Gretchen Ho, Dzi Gervacio, Kara Acevedo, Jam Ferrer and Fille Cainglet

Adamson University Lady Falcons: Angela Benting, Lizlee Gata, Pau Soriano and Jill Gustilo

Far Eastern University: Cherry Vivas, Shaira Gonzales, Monique Tiangco and Linor Jose

University of the East Lady Warriors: Dawis, Rosale (I forgot the names, again...)

University of the Philippines Lady Maroons: South Ramos

National University Lady Bulldogs: give me a name, come on! It s on the tip of my tongue

There they go. Pardon me, I can t stop talking about Women's volleyball!

DLSU PORTAL: Lady Spikers- An Eye for One More?

It was a tough battle against the FEU Lady Tamaraws, a fierceful duel of might in the last UAAP Season 71 Women's Volleyball, for the De La Salle University Lady Spikers. Nevertheless, they survived. But what lies ahead for this team?

"Capt. Fireheart" Manilla Santos is out. "Sgt. D" Michelle Datuin has waved her farewell. What was left with DLSU? All task now will be shouldered by Stephanie Mercado. The Sweet Assassin will have to face a bigger challenge, alongside with the Jackhammer, Jaq Alarca without them.

Can DLSU make it twice in a row and regain the crown of being UAAP's powerhouse? That's what has to be seen.

Stephanie "Sweet Assassin" Mercado

UST PORTAL: Ma. Angeli Tabaquiero The Return of the Comeback

I watched a game between DLSU and UST in youtube yesterday. I cant remember really what's the date of the match.

I saw Angeli Tabaquiero smashing those spikes and the crowd kept on roaring, I mean the UST fans of course. Even De La Salle won that match (ouch! Michelle Datuin, i'll miss you...)

Well, i'm not really a Tigresses fanatic but I do like them. And I was so excited when I heard, I mean I read in the internet that Miss Tabaquiero, (ehem! I love her smile actually) will be seeing action in the UAAP. I hope DLSU-UST rivalry will rekindle once more.

One more pepz... Does it suits her to be called "Miss Turbulence"? Haha.