NCAA Season 97 women's volleyball tournament

NCAA Season 97

Stronger Together. Buo ang Puso
Host school	De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (Season)  Mapúa University (Tournament)
Women's Finals G1 G2 Wins  Benilde Lady Blazers 3 3 2  Arellano Lady Chiefs 0 0 0
Duration	July 20–22, 2022
Arena(s)	Filoil Flying V Arena
Finals MVP	Jhasmin Gayle Pascual
Winning coach	Jerry Yee
Semifinalists	JRU Lady Bombers  San Sebastian Lady Stags
TV network(s)	GMA Network, GTV

The NCAA Season 97 women's volleyball tournament started on June 11, 2022 at Paco Arena in Paco, Manila, Philippines. Only the women's tournament was held due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines. The men's, boys' and girls' volleyball tournaments were not held this season due to the pandemic.

Tournament format

The usual single round elimination will be followed:

1. Single round eliminations; top four teams advance to the stepladder
   • Slot 1: No. 3 vs No. 4 (knockout)
   • Slot 2: No. 2 vs Winner of No. 3 vs. No. 4 (knockout)
   • Slot 3: No. 1 vs Winner of No. 2 vs. No. 3
2. The finals is a best-of-three series.

Or the Semifinals, no sweep:

1. Single round eliminations; top four teams advance to the semifinals.
   If two teams are tied, there will be a playoffs.
   • No. 1 vs No. 4 (No. 1 is twice to beat)
   • No. 2 vs No. 3 (No. 2 is twice to beat)
2. The finals is a best-of-three series.

Team line-up

Arellano Lady Chiefs
No.	Name	Position
1	Adante, Kristine Claire	S
2	Diño, Charmina
3	Bello, Princess
4	Manuntag, Janice
5	Cuenca, Cherry Mae	L
7	Daisog, Alliah Grace	L
8	San Gregorio, Alyana Marie
9	Sasuman, Nicole Victoria
10	Paralejas, Donnalyn Mae	S
11	Batindaan, Dodee Risa Joy
13	Abay, Trina Marice
14	De Guzman, Pauline
15	Donato, Carla Amaina (c)	MB
19	Matawaran, Robbie Mae
	Padillon, Marianne Lei Angelique (r)
	Pecaña, Lorraine (r)
	Roberto Javier	HC

Letran Lady Knights
No.	Name	Position
2	Castro, Julienne Rose
5	Dela Cruz, Kathleen
3	Dela Cruz, Royce
6	Ledesma, Angelique
7	Cunada, Chamberlaine
8	Musngi, Edma Anne	S
9	Urmeneta, Shereena (c)
10	Estreller, Natalie Marie
11	Santos, Alyssa Jeremay
12	Calixto, Cristine Kate
16	Isar, Lastlie Jade
17	Tapang, Lea Rizel	L
18	Melendres, Daisy	MB
19	Silva, Lara Mae	L
	Afgao, Angel (r)
	Marcos, Clarence (r)
	Michael Inoferio	HC

Benilde Lady Blazers
No.	Name	Position
1	Basarte, Chenae
2	Dizon, Cathrina
3	Gamit, Michelle	MB
4	Estenzo, Kim Alison	L
5	Salmon, Queen Ann
6	Mondejar, Angelika	L
7	Gentapa, Jade
8	Mondoñedo, Cloanne Sophia	S
9	Pascual, Jhasmin Gayle
10	Go, Francis Mycah (c)	OH
11	Avila, Ma. Camill
12	Apostol, Corrine
18	Ondangan, Cristy
	Jerry Yee	HC

EAC Lady Generals
No.	Name	Position
1	Mangaring, Jayrah	L
2	Omapas, Jennifer
3	Magalona, Rhea
4	Bañares, Monna Sherina
5	Villena, Jamaica
6	Perez, Lyka Janelle
7	Reyes, Krizzia
8	Cabrera, Jan Carl Lauren (c)	OH
9	Salvaloza, Alex Cyra	L
10	Porto, Jeanne Kirstine
12	Formento, Anne Jelyn	S
13	Almazan, Cathrine
16	Lut, Georgeena
17	Ginampos, Jonalyn
	Rodrigo Palmero	HC

JRU Lady Bombers
No.	Name	Position
1	Bautista, Angel Rose
2	Amante, Mailey
3	Melgar, Renesa
4	Egera, Jonazel Lyka
5	Alona, Marianne	L
6	Ortiz, Reizabelle	L
7	Niegos, Sydney Mae	MB
8	Rose, Riza
9	Ruiz, Mary May
10	Laurente, Jerry Lyn	S
11	Villanueva, Danica
14	Verzosa, Dolly Grace (c)	OH
	Mia Tioseco	HC

Lyceum Lady Pirates
No.	Name	Position
2	Jacinto, Patricia May
3	Tulang, Janeth
4	Sta. Maria, Lois
6	Maligmat, MM Jewel Therese
8	Toca, Francheska Veron	L
9	Topacio, Lean Isabelle
10	Puzon, Venice (c)	S
11	Belaro, Camille	L
13	Perez, Ritanhelle
14	Daya, Micah Niña
15	Dolorito, Johna Denise
16	Dahab, Zonxi Jane	MB
17	Baroro, Alyssa Reigne
18	Mañacap, Maricar
	Doguna, Joan (r)
	Galeno, Carol Joy (r)
	Cromwel Garcia	HC

Mapúa Lady Cardinals
No.	Name	Position
2	Fernandez, Jonina Mae (c)	OH
3	Manalo, Therese Angeli
4	Batac, Chenie
6	Bolandrina, Leslie
7	Babiera, Jolina Princess
8	Ortega, Wellamae	L
9	Gojol, Trixie Mae	S
10	Espiritu, Ayena Gwen	S
11	Ong, Alyanna Nicole	MB
12	Sy, Janina Dimples	L
13	Vergino, Raina Airyl
14	Gaudan, Carla Jean
15	Cruz, Allyana Louise
19	Dalida, Sunshine
	Cabadin, Gregchelle Grace (r)
	Obeñita, Kate Michelle (r)
	Clarence Esteban	HC

San Beda Red Lionesses
No.	Name	Position
1	Gregorio, Miles	L
2	Domingo, Ma. Aira
3	Ani, Hermione Mikaela
5	Espinosa, Jeaniella Mae
6	Mañalac, Patricia Mae
7	Salangsang, Francesca Louise
8	Buno, Justin Marie	L
9	Cenzon, Patricia Ysabel	S
10	Galang, Mikaella
11	Lapid, Justine (c)	OH
13	Paras, Trisha Mae	MB
14	Tayag, Maxinne Joyce
15	Tayag, Marianne Louise
	Toledo, Sheena (r)
	Nemesio Gavino	HC

San Sebastian Lady Stags
No.	Name	Position
1	Santos, Katherine
2	Cañete, Reyann
3	Bermillo, Jewelle (c)	L
4	Marasigan, Christina
6	Tan, Roxanne	L
7	Requierme, Shane
8	Dionisio, Kristine Joy	MB
9	Sison, Alexia Vea	S
10	Tan, Kamille Josephine Amaka
11	Ultu, Angela Nicole
13	Carreon, Jamille Veronica
14	Ordoña, Bianca
16	San Juan, Alyssa Joy
	Guibao, Jamie Annika (r)
	Roger Gorayeb	HC

Perpetual Lady Altas
No.	Name	Position
1	Dapol, Mary Rhose
2	Lim, Catherine	L
3	Bedaña, Winnie
4	Salimbacod, Daisy
5	Reyes, Pauline Mae	L
6	Padua, Janine
7	Reyes, Kaila Edilsam
8	Santiago, Karla Jane
9	Ocado, Charmaine
11	Arcellana, Kathrina
14	Suico, Hannah Marie Pauline
15	Aldea, Razel Paula	MB
16	Scott, Charina (c)	MB
17	Gaviola, Jenny	S
	Andal, Marian Tracy (r)
	Cordero, Krisha (r)
	Sandy Rieta	HC

Source: GMA Network-NCAA Season 97 women's volleyball lineup

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

Elimination round

Team standings

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	Pts	SW	SL	SR	SPW	SPL	SPR
1	Benilde Lady Blazers	9	9	0	27	27	1	27.000	692	411	1.684	Advance to the finals
2	Arellano Lady Chiefs	9	7	2	21	21	10	2.100	730	630	1.159	Proceed to stepladder round 2
3	San Sebastian Lady Stags	9	6	3	17	22	15	1.467	860	742	1.159	Proceed to stepladder round 1
4	JRU Lady Bombers	9	5	4	15	18	16	1.125	708	734	0.965
5	Mapúa Lady Cardinals (H)	9	5	4	11	16	20	0.800	709	769	0.922
6	Lyceum Lady Pirates	9	4	5	13	18	19	0.947	789	807	0.978
7	Perpetual Lady Altas	8	2	6	8	11	18	0.611	630	698	0.903
8	San Beda Red Lionesses	8	2	6	8	12	20	0.600	656	761	0.862
9	EAC Lady Generals	9	2	7	7	9	23	0.391	638	747	0.854
10	Letran Lady Knights	9	2	7	5	11	23	0.478	692	775	0.893

Source: GMA Network-NCAA
Rules for classification: 1) Number of wins; 2) match points; 3) sets ratio; 4) points ratio; 5) head-to-head record
(H) Host
Notes:

Point system:

3 points = win match in 3 or 4 sets

2 points = win match in 5 sets

1 point = lose match in 5 sets

0 point = lose match in 3 or 4 sets

Match-up results

Team ╲ Game	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
Arellano
Letran
Benilde
EAC
JRU
Lyceum
Mapúa
San Beda
San Sebastian
Perpetual

Updated to match(es) played on July 12, 2022. Source: GMA Network-NCAA
  = Win;   = Loss;   = Match no longer held, was ruled as a no contest

Scores

Teams	AU	CSJL	CSB	EAC	JRU	LPU	MU	SBU	SSC-R	UPHSD
Arellano Lady Chiefs	—	3–1	0–3	3–0	3–1	3–1	3–0	3–1	0–3	3–0
Letran Lady Knights	—	—	1–3	1–3	1–3	1–3	3–0	3–2	0–3	0–3
Benilde Lady Blazers	—	—	—	3–0	3–0	3–0	3–0	3–0	3–0	3–0
EAC Lady Generals	—	—	—	—	0–3	3–1	2–3	1–3	0–3	0–3
JRU Lady Bombers	—	—	—	—	—	3–2	0–3	3–0	2–3	3–1
Lyceum Lady Pirates	—	—	—	—	—	—	2–3	3–1	3–2	3–0
Mapúa Lady Cardinals	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1–3	3–2	3–2
San Beda Red Lionesses	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2–3	n/c
San Sebastian Lady Stags	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	3–2
Perpetual Lady Altas	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Updated to match(es) played on July 12, 2022. Source: GMA Network-NCAA
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.

Bracket

	First round					Second round					Final
											1	Benilde	3	3
						2	Arellano	3			2	Arellano	0	0
	3	San Sebastian	2			4	JRU	1
	4	JRU	3

Stepladder semifinals

First round

This is a one-game playoff.

July 15, 2022 2:00 PM (UTC+8:00)	San Sebastian Lady Stags	2–3	JRU Lady Bombers	Filoil Flying V Arena, San Juan City Attendance: 250 Referees: Bob Malenab (NR) and Emmanuel Yadao (NR)
	(21–25, 25–18, 25–22, 20–25, 9–15)

Second round

This is a one-game playoff.

July 17, 2022 2:00 PM (UTC+8:00)	Arellano Lady Chiefs	3–1	JRU Lady Bombers	Filoil Flying V Arena, San Juan City Attendance: 250 Referees: Emmanuel Yadao (NR) and Rolando Casillan (NR)
	(19–25, 25–20, 27–25, 25–17)

Finals

Benilde will a have best-of-three finals series against the semifinals winner.

July 20, 2022 2:00 PM (UTC+8:00)	Benilde Lady Blazers	3–0	Arellano Lady Chiefs	Filoil Flying V Arena, San Juan City Attendance: 250 Referees: Ely de Jesus (NR) and Rolly Casillan (NR)
	(25–21, 25–11, 25–10)

July 22, 2022 2:00 PM (UTC+8:00)	Benilde Lady Blazers	3–0	Arellano Lady Chiefs	Filoil Flying V Arena, San Juan City Attendance: 750 Referees: Ernesto Cabusa (NR) and Emmanuel Yadao (NR)
	(26–24, 25–12, 25–9)
	Benilde wins series, 2–0

• Finals Most Valuable Player: Jhasmin Gayle Pascual (Benilde Lady Blazers)

Awards

• Most valuable player: Francis Mycah Go (Benilde Lady Blazers)
• Rookie of the Year: Katherine Santos (San Sebastian Lady Stags)
• 1st Best Outside Spiker: Francis Mycah Go (Benilde Lady Blazers)
• 2nd Best Outside Spiker: Dolly Grace Versoza (JRU Lady Bombers)
• 1st Best Middle Blocker: Zonxi Dahab (Lyceum Lady Pirates)
• 2nd Best Middle Blocker: Alyanna Nicole Ong (Mapúa Lady Cardinals)
• Best opposite spiker: Reyann Canete (San Sebastian Lady Stags)
• Best setter: Venice Puzon (Lyceum Lady Pirates)
• Best libero: Alex Cyra Salvaloza (EAC Lady Generals)
• Coach of the Year: Jerry Yee (Benilde Lady Blazers)

Media

The women's volleyball tournament started on June 11, 2022, with matches airing on GTV.

Play-by-play commentator

• Anton Roxas
• Martin Javier
• Andrei Felix
• Mikee Reyes
• Martin Antonio
• Sophia Senoron

Color commentator

• Cesca Racraquin
• John Vic De Guzman
• Kara Acevedo-Ong
• Gyra Barroga
• Jayvee Sumagaysay
• Anjo Pertierra
• Michele Gumabao
• Grethcel Soltones
• Shola Alvarez
• Martin Antonio

Courtside reporter

• Baileys Acot
• Chase Orozco
• Chloe Carillo
• Aya De Quiroz
• Christian Dimaunahan
• Sofia Rodels
• Ann Gabriel
• Lance Santiago
• Eden Hernandez
• Christian Sebastian
• Chantal Laude
• Avia Zunic
• Michelle Naldo

See also

• UAAP Season 84 women's volleyball tournament