Barako Bull remains unbeaten after defeating Talk ‘N Text

Barako Bull Energy Cola won their third straight game in the PBA Governor’s Cup 2015 after beating Commissioner’s Cup Champion Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters, 100-97, on Friday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Antipolo.

The victory led by their import Liam McMorrow with 26 points and 28 rebounds. Dylan Ababou added 17 points.

JC Intal scored 14 points, RR Garcia added 13 points and Joseph Yeo had 12 points to help the team victory.

Barako Bull headed to their 3-0 run victory and grabbed the lead in the Governor’s Cup standings tied with GlobalPort Batang Pier.

Talk ‘N Text drooped to 1-1 run in the tournament.

Tropa import Steffphon Pettigrew finished with only 23 points while Jay Washington added 18 points.

BARAKO BULL 100: McMorrow 26, Ababou 17, Intal 14, Garcia 13, Yeo 12, Wilson 7, Pascual 6, Hubalde 5, Lastimosa 0, Chua 0, Maierhofer 0

TALK N' TEXT 87: Pettigrew 23, Washington 14, Miller 11, Daghles 10, Fonacier 8, Williams 7, Seigle 7, Rosser 4, Reyes 0, Carey 0

Quarter scores: 25-14, 50-41, 73-59, 100-87

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Petron took a good start in PSL best-of-three finals

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Powerhouse Petron won in 3 straight set over Shopinas.com, 25-18, 25-14, 25-19, game one of the best-of-three finals on Monday at the Imus Sports Cmplex.

Blaze Spikers dominated all fronts to secure their first win in the finals.

Frances Molina made a good start in set one as she made the first point for Blaze Spikers. Stephanie Mercado with a big block to tie at one. Dindin Manabat attack to close the first set of game one.

Lot of errors committed by the Lady Clickers as a reason of their downfall in game one.

Maica Morada sent them within the match point but Faye Guebara made a block after an attack by Frances Molina to close to 19-24. Aby Marano big block took the 

Blaze Spikers in game one.

Dindin Manabat topscored for Petron with 16 points including set point attack in second set and a match point attack. Maica Morada added nine points while Rachel 

Anne Daquis with eight points.

Cha Cruz led the Shpoinas.com scored 13 points while Stephanie Mercado with only six points. 


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Philippine finished 7th in the 1st Asian U-23 Women’s Volleyball Championship 2015

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The Philippines end their AVC Under-23 Women’s Volleyball Championship campaign at seventh place after defeating Iran in 3 straight, 25-15, 25-21, 26-24 on Saturday at the Philsport Arena.

Team Captain Alyssa Valdez finished with 21 points while Jaja Santiago added 17 points including a match point with back-to-back quick attacks.

Philippines survive in a tense moments in the third set when Iran moved up by 22-25.

After a service error from Iran and Valdez’s block attack, Philippines tied the match at 24.

“Before the start of the game, I told my players na we want to end this competition by winning our last game.” said coach Roger Gorayeb. “It’s for the fans and for the people of the Philippines.” he added.

“We’re really happy that we won the game,” said Valdez. “We should focus and enjoy the game. It’s great for volleyball in the Philippines.”

Iran fought in the third set using a 10-3 run to reach the match point at 24-22, but the Philippines force to end the game in third set.

Neda Chamlanian scored 10 points for Iran to finished eighth place in the tournament.




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Japan whips Philippines in the second round of U23 Asian Women’s Championship.

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Japan won in a three straight set against the Philippines, 25-12, 25-18, 25-15 in the second round campaign of 1^st Asian Under-23 Women’s Championship on Monday at the Philsport Arena in Pasig.

Game took only an hour and five minutes as Japan whips the Philippines.

As the team lost against Japan, the Philippines is now in danger of falling to the bottom two in Pool E to avoid face-off against the top teams from Pool F.

Misaki Yamauchi led Japan with eight points, all of them from the attack line. Kaori 

Mabashi scored eight points while Yuka Imamura, Hitomi Kodama and Arisa Inoue with six points apiece to contribute the team.

Team captain, Alyssa Valdez finished 15 points while Grethcel Soltones with 8 points and Jaja Santiago added seven points.

Japan proves that their strong as they beat the country’s long absence in the international scene in volley sports. 

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Phillippines win in 3 straight set against Kazakhstan

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The Philippines advanced to quarter finals as they beat Kasakhstan in 3 straight set, 25-19, 25-11, 27-25 in 1^st Asian Under-23 Women’s Volleyball Championship on Saturday at the Philsport Arena.

Philippines with 1-1 in the board and joined by Iran as qualifiers from Pool A. The top two from each four groups will advance to quarterfinals under the tournament format.

Philippines always lead in the first two set. Almost took a fourth set after Kazakhstan scored 4-0 before the match point.

With the crowd cheer, Philippines force to attack the great defense of Kazakhstan after a big attack from Valdez to led and match point attack form Santiago.

Team Captain, Alyssa Valdez with 19 points and three service ace while Jaja Santiago added 12 point including match point that set the Philippines to advance in the quarter round.

Yana Yagodina scored 18 points for Kazakhstan.

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Philippines fall short to Iran

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The Philippines Women’s U-23 Team lost its first game against Iran in four set in the 1^st Asian U23 Women’s Volleyball Championship on Friday afternoon at the Philsport Arena (Ultra).

Team Captain Alyssa Valdez exploded 31 points, injured right hand in the 2^nd set after a block, but still unable to win against Iran with 25-22, 25-22, 19-25, 25-20 win.

The Philippines can’t take over close first two set but still Iran dominates with big blocks from the Iranians.

In the third set, Philippines fires 13 attacks and four aces to force a four set

Fourth set belongs to Iran as they take 19-10 advantage against the Philippines as they face their first lost with 25-20 win.

Mahsa Saberi, team captain, led Iran scored 16 points while Mahsa Kadkhoda with 14 points including match point.



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