Laborte, Ateneo meets Padiz, NU for the fourth straight Finals

Laborte, Ateneo meets Padiz, NU for the fourth straight Finals

Ateneo and National University are set to meet for a fourth straight UAAP Men’s Badminton Finals showdown after prevailing over their semifinals opponents in the UAAP Season 87 Final Four on Tuesday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Manila. Lyrden Laborte led the Blue Eagles to their fourth consecutive Finals appearance with a 3-1 […]

NU dominates Ateneo to complete 5-0 prelims sweep

NU dominates Ateneo to complete 5-0 prelims sweep

NATIONAL University completed a 5-0 sweep of the qualifying round, securing the top seed in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Badminton Tournament with a decisive 4-1 victory over defending champion Ateneo de Manila University on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Manila. Just a year ago, the Blue Eagles ended the Bulldogs’ impressive […]

Ateneo rallies past UP ahead of NU showdown

Ateneo rallies past UP ahead of NU showdown

ATENEO DE MANILA and National University maintained their perfect 4-0 records in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Badminton Tournament following contrasting victories on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Manila. The Blue Eagles staged a thrilling comeback against University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, winning 3-2. Season 86 co-MVP Lyrden Laborte clinched the […]

Ateneo off to perfect start in title defense

Ateneo off to perfect start in title defense

ATENEO de Manila University opened its title-retention bid in dominant fashion, sweeping Adamson University 5-0 on the first day of the qualifying round of the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Badminton tournament, held on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall in Manila. Reigning MVP Lyrden Laborte teamed up with rookie Robbie Ramos to propel the […]