UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournaments

The UAAP Season 79 volleyball tournaments started on February 4, 2017 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, with the opening games of the men and women's senior volleyball tourneys, participated by 8 regular UAAP members. Aside from the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the games will also be held at the Filoil Flying V Centre, San Juan City and the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay. The tournament host is the University of Santo Tomas, the season's host school.

Rustico "Otie" Camangian will serve as the commissioner of the tournament.

The Ateneo Blue Eagles completed a historic 16-game season sweep earning their 3rd consecutive title against the NU Bulldogs whom they tamed for 12 straight head-to-head matchups since Season 77. The De La Salle University Lady Spikers won their tenth title, defeating the Ateneo Lady Eagles in the finals.

Men's tournament

Season's team line-up

No.NamePosition1 Karli Nico Ramirez S2 Dave Pletado 3 Leo Miranda 4 Jerome Sarmiento 5 Michael Sudaria (c) 6 Carlo Jimenez 7 John Philip Yude 8 Paolo Pablico 9 Jelex Jay Mendiolla L10 Mark Angelo Alvarez 11 Royce Bello 12 Rence Melgar L13 George Labang Jr. 15 Lenard Amburgo Domingo Custodio HC No.NamePosition1 Lawrence Gil R. Magadia S2 Karl Irvin T. Baysa (c) OH3 Ron Adrian D. Medalla OP4 Joshua Alexis Miguel C. Villanueva MB5 Jasper Rodney Tan MB6 Antony Paul Koyfman OP10 Paulo Lorenzo G. Trinidad OP11 Rex Emmanuel A. Intal MB12 Chumason Celestine M. Njigha MB13 Manuel D. Sumanguid III L14 Esmilzo Joner T. Polvorosa S15 Marck Jesus P. Espejo OH16 Gian Carlo A. Glorioso MB18 Ishmael John T. Rivera OH OLIVER ALLAN ALMADRO HC No.NamePosition1 Rafael Macaspac 2 Rafael Del Pilar 3 Raymark Woo 5 John David Delos Reyes 6 Jopet Movido 7 Cris Dumago 8 Arjay Onia 9 Marco Wayne 10 Jose Joshua 11 Reuel Asia 14 Geraint Bacon 15 Zosimo Maravilla 17 Geuel Asia (c) 18 Levin Dimayuga Ernesto Pamillar HC No.NamePosition1 Redjohn Paler 2 Richard Solis (c) 3 Kris Sian Silang S4 Owen Jaime Suarez 5 Rico Marius Mamerto L6 Ronchelle Lee Villegas 7 Jude Garcia 8 John Paul Bugaoan MB9 Christian Mark Detablan 10 Raymond Bautista 12 John Paul Salabsab 14 Franco Camcam Jr. 15 Peter Quiel 16 Gregorio Dolor Reynaldo DiazHC No.NamePosition1 Bryan Bagunas OH2 Jann Paolo Ancheta S3 Kim Harold Dayandante S4 John Vincent Ogoc 5 Krisvan Ponti MB6 Banjo Mondero 8 Jann Mariano Sumagui L9 James Martin Natividad OH10 Ismail Fauzi OH12 Francis Philip Saura (c) MB15 Ricky Marcos L16 Ruben Baysac 17 Kim Malabunga MB18 Madzian Gampong OPP Dante Alinsunurin HC No.NamePosition1 Clifford Inoferio 3 Samuel Lelic Jr. 4 Rasheed Hakeem Al-Bandar 5 Kim Adriano 6 Alven Aljas 7 Adrian Rafael Imperial S8 Noel Alba 9 Vincent Magdaong 11 Edward Camposano (c) OH12 Geric Rodmar Ortega 13 Danilo Ernacio Jr. L14 Johnarc Espaldon 17 Maric Glyne Balquiedra L Ruel Pascual HC No.NamePosition1 Jerahmeal Baldelovar 3 Niccolo Consuelo 4 John Mark Castillo 5 Matthew Gohoc 6 Jerry Earl San Pedro 7 John Miguel Nasol 9 John Carlo Madrigalejos 10 Wendel Miguel (c) 11 Alfred Gerard Valbuena 12 John Mark Millete 13 Wilhelm Victor Luna 14 Lorenzo Trinidad 15 Charles Drake Acuna 18 Gian Kyle San Pascual Rodrigo Palmero HC No.NamePosition2 Vyxen Vaughn Valenzuela 3 Arnold Bautista Jr. (c) 4 Jerald David Tajanlangit L5 John Michael Millado 7 Jayvee Sumagaysay MB 8 Melchizedek Samonte 9 Timothy James Tajanlangit S10 Manuel Andrei Medina 11 Justin Raymund Francisco L14 Juren Jireh Buro 15 Isaiah Lorenzo Icalina 16 Tyrone Jan Carodan 17 Mark Jayson Pangan 18 Jerico Jose Arthur "Odjie" Mamon HC

Legend   S   Setter   MB   Middle Blocker   OH   Outside Hitter   OP   Opposite Hitter   L   Libero  (c)  Team Captain  HC  Head coach

Elimination round

Team standings

Match-up results

Game results

Playoffs

First round FEU vs UST One-game playoff. Elimination round results: (Mar 04) FEU def. UST3–0 • 25–19, 25–23, 25–22 (Apr 08) FEU def. UST3–0 • 25–23, 25–18, 25–18

Semifinals NU vs FEU NU with twice-to-beat advantage. Elimination round results: (Feb 25) NU def. FEU3–0 • 25–20, 25–22, 25–23 (Mar 19) NU def. FEU3–0 • 25–21, 25–23, 26–24

Finals ADMU vs NU Best-of-three series. Elimination round results: (Feb 08) ADMU def. NU 3–1 • 27–25, 25–23, 23–25, 25–16 (Apr 08) ADMU def. NU 3–0 • 25–17, 25–21, 25–16

Awards

Most valuable player (Season): Most valuable player (Finals): Rookie of the Year: Best scorer: Best attacker: Best blocker: Best setter: Best server: Best receiver: Best digger:

Women's tournament

Line-ups

No. Name Position1 MATIAS, Lynne Robyn S3 FLORA, Bernadette OH / OP4 DAHAB, Zonxie MB5 DACORON, Mary Joy MB6 CAOLE, Chumcee Ann S7 TEMPIATURA, Jellie L8 GALANZA, Jessica Margarett (c) OH9 WANTA, Ciarnelle Mikaela OH10 MOMO, Ronjean OH12 UY, Chrislyn OH14 PONCE, Tonnie Rose L15 JOAQUIN, Maria Fatima MB18 MOHAMMAD, Anwarlyn L / S AIRESS PADDA HC No.NamePosition3 MORENTE, Michelle Kathereen OP 4 LO, Jennelle Marie L5 GASTON, Pauline Marie Monique OH / MB 6 LAVITORIA, Jamie Isabelle S7 TAN, Ma. Gizelle Jessica L 8 SAMONTE, Julianne Marie MB / OP9 GOPICO, Ana Laureen OH / MB10 TOLENTINO, Katrina Mae OH11 WONG, Ma. Deanna Izabella S / L12 MORADO, Julia Melissa (c) S14 DE LEON, Isabel Beatriz MB15 MARAGUINOT, Jhoana Louisse OH17 MADAYAG, Madeleine Yrenea MB18 GEQUILLANA, Kassandra Miren OH / OP ANUSORN BUNDIT HC No.NamePosition1 BARROGA, Ezra Gyra OP2 CHENG, Desiree Wynea OH4 LAYUG, Arriane Mae OH5 MACANDILI, Dawn Nicole L6 COBB, Michelle Monique S7 LUNA, May OH9 FAJARDO, Kim (c) S10 BARON, Mary Joy MB11 DY, Kim Kianna OP12 SAGA, Carmel June L13 OGUNSANYA, Aduke Christine MB15 TIAMZON, Ernestine Grace OH16 IPAC, Norielle MB17 TIU, Princess Justine OH RAMIL DE JESUS HC No.NamePosition1 HERNANDEZ, Carlota OH2 PONS, Bernadeth OH4 GUINO-O, Heather Anne OH / OP5 DUREMDES, Ria Beatriz Glenell L7 REBLEZA, Justine Andrea OH8 CAYUNA, Maria Angelica S / OP9 PALMA, Mary Remy Joy (c) MB11 ATIENZA, Kyla Llana L12 NEGRITO, Kyle Angela S13 VILLAREAL, Jeanette Virginia MB14 CARANDANG, Czarina Grace MB15 MALABANAN, Jerrili MB / OH16 BASAS, Toni Rose OP17 AGUDO, Ivanna OH CESAEL DELOS SANTOS HC No.NamePosition3 SANTIAGO, Alyja Daphne (c) MB / OPP4 NABOR, Jasmine S5 SATO, Risa MB6 DOROMAL, Roma Joy OP7 ABERIN, Larnie S8 CHAVEZ, Joni Anne Kamille L9 URDAS, Aiko Sweet OH11 DORIA, Roselyn MB13 VALDEZ, Gayle Rose L14 SINGH, Jorelle OH15 PARAN, Audrey Kathryn OH Roger Gorayeb HC No.NamePosition1 ABIL, Judith OH2 CLAVANO, Lhara Maye OH3 GABARDA, Mariela L4 MENDREZ, Mary Anne MB5 ARADO, Kathleen Faith L6 CATINDIG, Juliet OH7 RODRIGUEZ, Seth Marione MB8 OLARVE, Zhilfa OH9 STA MARIA, Katrina OP11 ADORADOR, Ma. Shaya (c) OH12 BALITON, Roselle S14 BENDONG, Laizah Ann S15 ALCAYDE, Jasmine Gayle MB16 DACAYMAT, Angelica OH FRANCIS VICENTE HC No.NamePosition2 BASARTE, Mae Angeli S3 LAYUG, Maristela Genn MB6 SANDOVAL, Caryl OH8 BERSOLA, Katherine Adrielle MB9 RAMOS, Jessma Clarice MB10 MOLDE, Maria Lina Isabel OH11 BUITRE, Marian Alisa OP12 GAISER, Princess Ira L13 DOROG, Justine OH / L14 GANNABAN, Aieshalaine MB16 CAILING, Rose Mary S17 ESTRAÑERO, Maria Arielle (c) S18 CARLOS, Diana Mae MB19 TIAMZON, Nicole Anne OH99 BARCOMA, Jusa MB JERRY YEE HC No.NamePosition2 RIVERA, Rica Jane L3 CORTEZ, Chlodia Eiriel Ysabella MB/OP4 VIRAY, Caitlin OP5 SANDOVAL, Carla OH6 LASTIMOSA, Pamela Tricia OP/OH7 BICAR, Alina Joyce S8 PACRES, Mary Dominique OP9 LAURE, Ennajie OH10 CABAÑOS, Alexine Danielle S11 RASMO, Patricia Kim L14 FRANCISCO, Christine Dianne MB16 RONDINA, Cherry Ann(c) OH17 PALEC, Shannen MB18 MENESES, Marivic Velaine MB EMILIO REYES, JR. HC

Legend   S   Setter   MB   Middle Blocker   OH   Outside Hitter   OP   Opposite Hitter   L   Libero   SS   Service Specialist  (c)  Team Captain  HC  Head coach

Elimination round

Team standings

Match-up results

Game results

Playoffs

Semifinals

Ateneo vs FEU Ateneo with twice-to-beat advantage. Elimination round results: (Feb 12) ADMU def. FEU3–2 • 25–19, 24–26, 19–25, 25–16, 15–11 (Mar 18) ADMU def. FEU3–2 • 25–20, 25–22, 17–25, 21–25, 15–8

La Salle vs UST La Salle with twice-to-beat advantage. Elimination round results: (Feb 11) DLSU def. UST3–1 • 25–23, 16–25, 25–14, 25–22 (Mar 29) DLSU def. UST3–0 • 25–23, 25–22, 25–21

Finals Ateneo vs La Salle Best-of-three series. This is the sixth straight year that these two teams will face-off in the Finals, with the Lady Spikers winning three of the first five match-ups.

Elimination round results: (Mar 04) ADMU def. DLSU3–1 • 26–24, 26–24, 21–25, 25–17 (Apr 08) ADMU def. DLSU3–1 • 12–25, 25–20, 25–21, 25–19

Awards

Most valuable player (Season): Most valuable player (Finals): Rookie of the Year: Best scorer: Best attacker: Best blocker: Best server: Best digger: Best setter: Best receiver:

Broadcast Notes All games were aired on S+A Channel 23, and S+A HD Channel 166, Game 2 was also simulcast on ABS-CBN Channel 2 only. No Livestream due to Premier Volleyball League Games Live

Game Play-by-play Analyst Courtside reporters Finals Game 1 Eric Tipan Ronnie Magsanoc Bea Escudero and Denice Dinsay Finals Game 2 Anton Roxas Ronnie Magsanoc Angelique Manto and Denice Dinsay

Boy's tournament

Elimination round

Team standings

Match-up results

Playoffs

Awards Most valuable player (Season): Most valuable player (Finals): Rookie of the Year: First Best Outside Spiker: Second Best Outside Spiker: First Best Middle Blocker: Second Best Middle Blocker: Best opposite spiker: Best setter: Best libero: Best server:

Girls' tournament

Elimination round

Team standings

Match-up results

Bracket

Awards Most valuable player (Season): Most valuable player (Finals): Rookie of the Year: First Best Outside Spiker: Second Best Outside Spiker: First Best Middle Blocker: Second Best Middle Blocker: Best opposite spiker: Best setter: Best libero: Best server:

Overall championship points

Seniors' division TeamMen Women Total 15 12 27 4 15 19 10 8 18 8 10 18 12 4 16 2 6 8 6 1 7 1 2 3

Juniors' division Team Boys' Girls' Points 15 15 30 12 12 24 10 8 18 4 10 14 8 6 14 2 4 6 6 - 6 1 2 3

Pts. Ranking15 Champion12 2nd10 3rd8 4th6 5th4 6th2 7th1 8th— Did not joinWD Withdrew

In case of a tie, the team with the higher position in any tournament is ranked higher. If both are still tied, they are listed by alphabetical order.

How rankings are determined: Ranks 5th to 8th determined by elimination round standings. Loser of the #1 vs #4 semifinal match-up is ranked 4th Loser of the #2 vs #3 semifinal match-up is ranked 3rd Loser of the finals is ranked 2nd Champion is ranked 1st