First round schedule was so messed up that I didn’t find a date to watch. When I got a chance during the second round, didn’t hesitated anymore even the game that I’m eyeing will be at UST QPav.
Also if your team is inconsistent you have to also consider that before watching live. Lol
April 18 - one reason why I watched is that men’s and women’s have a back to back game since it’s at QPav. Small venue and they can’t accommodate audience of 4 teams. Men’s starts at 3PM and women’s to follow after. Games was against Adamson and why I also want to watch because of Shaina Nitura.
April 25 - do-or-die game for the women’s but almost not my reason why I want to watch. It’s was also a battle for 2nd and 3rd spot for the men’s which was NU vs UST and I want to see Queen Josh. Hehe
May 9 - Men’s Finals Game 3. I panic a little because last year it was hard to get a ticket surprisingly not for this game and also free seating compare to last year. Gem just also got back from Palawan so it was her only chance to watch a game. No expectations but it feels like deja vu from last year it was almost our same seat and sadly same result of the game. Lol well how can you beat a team with a tight core and have a 5peat championship
Congratulations to the Champions - NU (Men's) and DLSU (Women's)
On my Timehop last year was the last game day of FEU for S87 against UP also little did we all know what will be the plot twist months later.
Anyways, I asked Gem if she’s available but she was not so I'm not sure if I will watch alone but according to schedule this game or the game on Saturday (Nov 22) are my only option to be able to watch a game live. I don't want to regret not watching a single game this season as for tradition already. Since it’s Sunday I was still undecided about watching but also I said it depends on my mood and also on the weather.
I've been checking online if I can score some patron ticket since it will be DLSU and the second game will be UP that I’m assuming that it will be filled up. The night before last time to check for patron tickets or I’ll check at the venue if there's still available but hello there was few patron tickets available online like just 3 or 4 tickets. I waited some time to check out since I'm still unsure and few minutes later I bought it. I’m watching the game.
Sunday / game day - I was about to leave then it rain and I don’t want to bring an umbrella so I wasted 30 minutes just waiting for the rain to stop. When I decided to get an umbrella the rain stopped.
I was hoping to catch the Women’s but I decided to eat first so that took some time too and I went to some usual stores that I checked every time at Gateway so I missed that first 5 minutes of the 1st quarter. I don't really expect a win since the team has been struggling all season probably still adjusting with the changes or it was just they can’t finish strong.
I came to the point after watching all these years that somehow I can watch games as calm as Sir Mark Molina or Sir Anton Montinola as I thought because that last 2 minutes of the game was insane. I was calm really but my heart is racing silently.
WE WON? As I asked myself and finally confirming it as I checked the time and everyone on the bench is also celebrating already. I don't have video since I really have no expectations that we will win but WE WIN. A win is still a win and it really depends on how you finish the game.
I still can’t process it that we won because honestly on both teams they could’ve been some changes on that last seconds of the game. Both teams still got a time out left and as FEU they can risk it but if you are down by just a point, you could have called a time out. Maybe as we all thought that there are still more time but someone should noticed that on the other side of the bench and by not calling that time out and for some reason maybe the basketball gods says this is for FEU.
This current FEU team, they badly deserve to win a game against the big teams and I'm happy that they were able to get it. It’s just a bonus for me as a supporter and as an alumni. This team can be dangerous the next season as well hopefully no more plot twist that is heartbreaking.
For Kirby Mongcopa, after losing some years due to his accident I don't think he will let another year or so to not play the game.
Yes, if Veejay Pre was still in the team it will be another story for FEU but decisions has been made. That chemistry of this champion team from Baby Tams is unbelievable and there might be a missing piece from them but they somehow proved how good they can be without their friend and everyone’s friend, Pre.
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I also watched the 2nd game with UP and Adamson and as I want for Adamson to win, sorry Coach Nash but we badly need UP to win apparently for our chance to still be able to join the Final Four but still depends on our last two games and to the other games. hehe
Hi, Coach Nash! So nice to see you! Come back already, it’s been 10 years since we won that championship. Lol
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November 26, 2025
DLSU won against ADMU and just eliminated FEU and ADMU on a chance for the 4th spot on the Final Four.
It was an unpredictable season and probably will be carried on the Final Four. We'll see.
Which I think I decided not to watch since we just got home back from Bicol. If only the game was Saturday maybe we will. We won Game 1 in 5th set and it became so exciting that we might win the championship this season.
~ May 14, 2025 - Game 2
If only I can fly to MOA that day I will but it’s too far. Lol
We didn’t win Game 2 and that gave way for NU for a possibility of winning the championship as well.
Somehow thankful that we didn’t win that we can try to watch Game 3. After Game 2 I asked Gem already if she wants to watch and of course she said yes.
~ May 17, 2025 - Game 3
As I panic since it’s MOA and SM Tickets, I was trying the whole afternoon when ticket became on sale. I was able to secure tickets but on the side of NU. Surprisingly, tickets aren’t sold out but it’s good that we already secure ours.
After NU winning that Game 2 I actually don’t know how to feel about Game 3 since it’s a do-or-die now.
NU won the championship.
One take from the Final Four and Finals series is that volleyball is maybe finally getting the attention that they deserve and seeing that more students are supporting the games.
This isn’t on my schedule but I guess since I can go and also Araneta, why not.
Gem is finally in Manila and free so I asked her if she wants to experience volleyball this time and she said, yes. I wasn’t the only one who wanted to watch volleyball for so long we were actually planning it for years. Lol
M2M was the day before and since I panicked I already bought tickets the day before. Well, volleyball isn’t that huge yet compare to basketball as I thought since it’s the Final Four already but coming from long time volleyball fans the crowd for this Final Four games is slowly growing compare to the previous years.
Men’s
NU (twice-to-beat) vs UST
FEU (twice-to-beat) vs DLSU
Women’s
FEU vs NU (twice-to-beat)
UST vs DLSU (twice-to-beat)
Finally another Men’s volleyball game to witness as well. So there were 3 games on the ticket that we can watch and thankful FEU games are back-to-back.
Wasn’t able to catch the first game because it was already staring when I left the house but NU won and we had lunch first before entering and when we went inside it was almost at the end of 1st set.
I may always want patron tickets for basketball but in volleyball it’s kind of good to be somewhere higher for better view. FEU men won the game in 4 sets and that still take some minutes before the women’s game.
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It’s hard to imagine FEU will be winning against NU most especially that they’ve been together for so long and that chemistry is undeniable. It wasn’t an easy game but without a twice-to-beat advantage FEU still gave their all and give NU a good game. Game lasted up to 5 sets and that was the last game of FEU women’s.
Glad that Gem was able to enjoy it as much as we enjoy basketball. UAAP Volleyball gain some fans this season.
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We are honestly not looking forward to a 5th set game since we haven’t pack for our trip and our flight is on the next day. Thankful that it’s not an early flight and it’s just a local trip.
I’ve been planning to watch volleyball for years and I just did this season.
It’s my very first time to watch volleyball live since I’m more into basketball but this time I really wanted to and seems like both men’s and women’s are doing good this season.
I’m thinking why it took me this long and I forgot now what are my reason for years.
I really plan to watch the first game since it’s in MOA but I chose to go the next week since I want to go to Pet Expo and I’m also waiting for some Araneta games which we have but I can’t decide early since I’m not sure if I can. Friday night when I decided to go and planned to leave early to catch the men’s but I left home late just in time for lunch before the women’s game.
Sometimes I can’t focus on the game since I’m still new to such environment and it’s a whole new audience compare to basketball. I’m also somehow watching games that I can and even on weekends it’s volleyball Sunday at home and seems like everyone’s enjoying the game.
Honestly, I can even fall asleep watching volleyball. Haha
Sometime it’s taking 3 hours for 5 sets! No fix time for every set but as reading stat sheets, it mostly take a set for 30 minutes really depends on the flow of the match.
It’s a new environment for me but I love it. Hopefully I can still watch one or two more games this season.
Watching sports live is one of my escape.
And just like basketball it’s a bonus if we win, I’m just fan of the sport.
I don’t really plan to watch this last game of FEU for the 2nd round but Gem is available and wanted to watch so why not. I plan to watch the women’s game before the FEU game but as usual I underestimated the Saturday traffic and I think I chose the wrong form of transportation going to San Juan.
Gem need to get her laptop fixed for a while now so we met at Greenhills then lunch and then FilOil. I haven’t seen a game at FilOil for so long. We don’t have tickets so we decided to buy there but WTF, FilOil do host Volleyball and we lined up for 30 minutes for tickets? All we thought we missed the whole first half but it was just the 1st quarter that we missed. Ticket should be 50% off when the game is done with the 1st half most especially if it's the fault of the ticketing booth.
Anyway, what are the chances to win this game to be able to grab that 4th spot but maybe not this year, it was a tough season but at least we know at the end that everyone enjoyed it. Looking forward for the next season with hopefully the same squad.
Congratulations to VJ Pre for the Rookie of the Year!!!
Gem can't make it today and since I was staying in Cubao that weekend so why not wake up a little early and watch the women's basketball since I do watch it at home at some time and I witnessed how UST won the championship last season.
I love it since there are only few people who are watching the women's games and it was a very different ambiance compare to men's.
I learned and somehow realizes some stuff that I don't usually just see or observe during men's and I was enlighten really to the deeper side of basketball. I've been trying to figure it out somehow and learning about the side of coaching so I'm somehow discovering the other side in a good way though.
One more reason why I decided to watch the women's is because of someone but I don't want to be tagged as a stalker, one way or another I enjoyed watching the women's. Probably just guess that "someone". haha! Also, basketball is my usual escape.
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Fast forward to the men's it is one of the best games to watch and to be seated at the back of the bench is always a treat. We won against Ateneo which was satisfying since there are times that if it is Ateneo, you will not win automatically. There was some season where we only watch live a game against Ateneo just to see if we can beat them. I don't know about you but there's somehow a silent rival between FEU and Ateneo and it's good to witness that once in a while.
Even there's still have a few seconds left and seeing the bench rejoicing, everyone's happy and just enjoying the win for that day. I somehow caught in on video and it's one of my favorite.
I really planned to watch the second game between UE and UST then maybe leave at the half but then even I'm got sleepy during the game, I was awaken with the bad officiating and the intensity of the game. I was hoping for UE to win but then their overall score is already the score of a single player of UST, I know it is possible for UE to win unless another miracle in the end. Though before that happened UE was slammed with foul here and there then the unsportsmanlike foul on Momowei. A win of UE will somehow open a small window for FEU to still have a chance for Final Four
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Such a good day to have some basketball day for myself.
Honestly, the schedule for this season is a little bit of a mess but somehow okay. Since we are all have busy life, we can only watch a few games live and this is the first one for this season and hopefully not the last.
Gem of course the first to arrived at Araneta and there's no more Patron tickets since DLSU have a game right after the first game.
FEU is not doing good during the first round because of so many aspects - new coach, everyone is still adjusting to the league and the system. We were somehow a rebuilding team this season but honestly coming to the second round, they got the groove already.
Back to the game - it was a very close game and that intense 4th quarter good thing we tied for an extra 5 minutes and we won. YAY! Thank you, Adamson and Coach Nash! hehe
With the standings, you have to win obviously but as fan we are happy that UE is thriving to be on the Final 4 after years; UP still winning despite of losing every game some years ago and Ateneo being on the bottom of the standings who would've thought seriously. FEU and ADMU are always the one doing the Finals and everyone is sick of it but look what the standing this season right at the end of the first round.
The joy of being a UAAP fan during this season.
You just to enjoy it because the next thing you know, this season is over.
Hopefully, we can still watch another game before this season ends.
Another game day on a weekend and in Araneta? Why would I dare to miss it.
One reason why I stop watching most games because, MOA Arena is fucking too far for me but I love watching in there.
This UAAP addiction started in Araneta and that’s why I love it there so much. Also it is easy access to every university for any games.
Also this game day feels like a jackpot since there were 4 games in a day and only one ticket for all. FEU’s game will be as late since it will the last game of the day, I just plan to pig out inside Araneta while watching at least 3 games. Haha.
No matter what seat it will be as long as I got patron tickets, we are good. We changed seats every game just because and we got perfect seats when it was FEU’s game already.
Feels good to see familiar faces.
As on my schedule this will be the last game that we will watch live for the first round. We’ll see by next month.
Sept 21 the schedule of UAAP was released. I saw it at almost midnight and almost the birthday of Gem. Put some effort to plot it on my calendar so I can see clearly what are the games we can watch.
Opening weekend at MOA and it’s a Sunday. I found out that my cousin will attend a cosplay event at SMX so I asked if I can go with them so I can watch the game and when I can, Gem and I already scheduled that day.
I’m still so hesitant to watch because really La Salle as our first game and we are still considered as a “building team”. Anyway, the last few years just don’t matter that way to me as long as I enjoy watching collegiate basketball. Of course, it’s a plus if we win but no high hopes on such.
We didn’t win that day and as of writing this we haven’t won any games yet.
UAAP will always be a distraction and a stress reliever for me so why would I stress myself more if we win or not. Lol
12 hours different for him and 7 hours advance for Lhea.
I still keep them updated.
So, I was late due to some road repairs along the way Gem was so lucky to score some good seats when he bought at Araneta. I almost regret not getting the tickets online but thankful we somehow saved 100 for that online fee.
I think I arrived during the 3rd Q of the 11am game.
So good to watch almost 4 games in a day but 3 is enough. Lol
We lost again that day and we could’ve won that but we fell short and just after the game that Lj Gonzales didn’t play. I know that the rest of our games are very hard to win and the 11 days break can be a good or bad one.
Oh yes, after posting that 0-5 standing we win 4 games straight and lost this one.
It’s just so good to watch a basketball game and not to think about the outside shit.
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We got a picture with Coach Nash!!!!!! YAY! #cloud9
When we saw Coach Nash without Gem last time in MOA, I didn’t promise her but I said we will try to have an updated picture with Coach. Knowing that there will be 4 games that day, I was hopeful to finally meet Coach again and we did!!!
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Since we don’t have Manong Jun aka Kitpol, we just hang around Araneta. Ate at Seafood Island and stayed at Starbucks. Just slightly updating each other about life.
After that we decided to walk around before heading home.
Definitely felt the absence of Kit but nothing compares to spending a day with my dude.
