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NUNS, Arellano, Bacolod Tay Tung sweep pool play

Published Jun 3, 2025 04:17 pm

At A Glance

  • National University Nazareth School booked a quarterfinals ticket and completed a four-game sweep of Pool D at the expense of University of Sto. Tomas, 25-14, 25-23, in the 2025 Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 Tuesday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
National University Nazareth School booked a quarterfinals ticket and completed a four-game sweep of Pool D at the expense of University of Sto. Tomas, 25-14, 25-23, in the 2025 Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 Tuesday at the La Salle Green Hills Gym.
The reigning UAAP and Palarong Pambansa champions rallied from three points down in the closing stretch of the second set with a telling 5-0 run to stay unbeaten heading into the knockout stage of the country’s biggest grassroots volleyball league backed by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner and R and B Milk Tea.
Denesse Daylisan led the way with nine points coming from eight kills and one kill block for NUNS. Harlyn Seneche and UAAP MVP Samantha Cantada added seven markers each for the top seed Lady Bullpups, who forged a much-anticipated clash with UAAP finals victim and Pool A No. 2 seed defending champion Adamson University in the quarters on Thursday.
Jacob starred in NUNS’s fight back from 20-23 deficit by sparking the closing run with a smart hit followed by a Serneche attack. UST committed back-to-back errors in the next play before Jacob iced it with a booming spike.
The Junior Tigresses missed the playoffs after a sorry 2-2 card finish.
NUNS opened the day with a 25-18, 25-10, domination of listless University of the Philippines Integrated School.
Visayan powerhouse Bacolod Tay Tung wrapped up Pool B unscathed in four outings after crushing Holy Rosary College, 25-17, 25-22, in its opening session before a quick work of Chiang Kai Shek College, 25-16, 25-11.
The Thunderbolts set up a collision course with Pool D second seed Far Eastern University-Diliman in the next round.
De La Salle-Lipa clinched a quarters ticket after defeating Holy Rosary College, 25-19, 25-18, to end its elims run in Pool B with a 3-1 mark.
Arellano University also emerged unbeaten in pool play following a sweep of Pool C capped by a 25-15, 25-18, triumph over De La Salle-Zobel A.
The Lady Braves square off against La Salle-Lipa in the quarters.
Meanwhile, Emilio Aguinaldo College topped Pool A after a four-game sweep capped by a come-from-behind 22-25, 25-17, 25-17 victory over the Naga College Foundation Lady Tigers on Monday.
The Junior Lady Brigadiers will take on Pool C second seed King’s Montessori School in the quarters of the tournament backed by Mikasa, Asics, Team Rebel Sports, Belo Deo and Smart.
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, on the other hand salvaged a measure of pride in beating the winless Lady Tigers, 25-21, 19-25, 25-23, for a 1-3 finish in Pool A.
The Lady Baby Falcons swept NCF, 25-16, 25-22, to close the pool play with a three-game winning streak after stumbling in the opener.
In Division 2 action, Domuschola International School prevailed over St. Paul College-Pasig, 25-18, 27-25, in Pool F for a 3-1 card and second seeding in the crossover quarters.
Immaculate Conception Academy copped the Pool F top spot with a 25-9, 25-13, brushing of St. Theresa College-QC while Everest International Academy topped Miriam College, 25-20, 25-23, in Pool E for the No. 2 seed.
SGVIL games are available live and on-demand via Puso Pilipinas and Solar Sports.
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