Defending champion National University defeated Ateneo de Manila University with scores of 25-22, 25-17, 25-17 to sweep Pool E in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup at San Andres Gym in Manila.
The Lady Bulldogs, who earned a twice-to-beat advantage in the crossover quarterfinals, will face the No. 4 team from Pool F.
Chams Maaya and Josline Salazar each contributed 10 points and combined for 14 of the team’s 37 attack points.
Ana Hermosura and Dona de Leon finished with eight and six points respectively for Ateneo, which suffered its second consecutive loss.
Meanwhile, Adamson University defeated University of the Philippines with scores of 25-20, 25-22, 25-23 to secure the other quarterfinal advantage in Pool E.
Shaina Nitura, returning from a two-game rest, led the Lady Falcons with 22 points and nine receptions.
Frances Mordi added 10 points while Lhouriz Tuddao contributed six points for Adamson, which finished the round with a 2-1 record and will face the No. 3 team from Pool F.
Kiane Olango scored nine points while Yesha Noceja and Casiey Dongallo each contributed seven points for UP, which will compete against Ateneo to determine their seedings in the next round.
San Andres Gym
The San Andres Gym is a historic sports and events venue located in Manila, Philippines. It was originally built in the 1930s and served as a recreational facility for the San Andres district. The gym is known for hosting local basketball games, community events, and has been a social hub for residents for decades.
Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup
The Shakey’s Super League Unity Cup is a collegiate women’s volleyball league in the Philippines, launched in 2022. It was established as a major platform to showcase and develop the country’s next generation of volleyball stars, providing a competitive arena for university teams outside of the traditional UAAP and NCAA leagues.
National University
The National University refers to a common naming convention for prominent public universities in various countries, often established as the nation’s first secular institution of higher education. For instance, the National University of Colombia (founded 1867) or the National University of Singapore (founded 1905) were created to drive national development and provide accessible education. These institutions are typically central to their country’s academic, scientific, and cultural life.
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private Catholic research university in Quezon City, Philippines, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1859. Originally established in Intramuros, Manila, it was destroyed during World War II and later relocated to its current Loyola Heights campus. It is renowned for its academic excellence and for producing many of the country’s national leaders and intellectuals.
Adamson University
Adamson University is a private Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded in 1932 by Greek chemist George Lucas Adamson as a school for chemical engineering. It was initially known as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and became a university in 1941. The institution was later entrusted to the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) in 1964, which continues to run it with a focus on education and community service.
University of the Philippines
The University of the Philippines (UP) is the national university of the Philippines, established in 1908 during the American colonial period. It was founded to provide advanced education and foster a sense of national identity, and it has since become the country’s premier institution for higher learning and a center for academic freedom and critical thought.
