A heated rivalry takes center stage once again as the Benilde Lady Blazers and the Letran Lady Knights collide in Game 1 of the NCAA Season 101 Women’s Volleyball Finals on Sunday, April 5, at 12 p.m. at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Fans can watch the action live on GTV and Heart of Asia, with simulcasts available on the official social media platforms of GMA Sports and NCAA Philippines.
The defending champions, CSB Lady Blazers, secured their Finals berth in dominant fashion on March 25, sweeping the Perpetual Lady Altas in straight sets, 25–18, 26–24, 25–21. Leading the charge were standout players Zam Nolasco, Chenae Basarte, and Cam Bartolome, as the team now eyes an impressive fifth consecutive title.
Meanwhile, the Letran Lady Knights punched their ticket back to the Finals after defeating the San Beda Red Lady Spikers in four sets, 25–18, 25–19, 23–25, 25–21, last March 28. Key contributors Judiel Nitura, Vanessa Sarie, and Lara Mae Silva powered Letran’s strong semifinal performance.
The best-of-three championship series is scheduled as follows: Game 1 on April 5 at 12 p.m., Game 2 on April 8 at 2:30 p.m., and Game 3 (if necessary) on April 10 at 3 p.m.
In the men’s division, the Mapúa Cardinals and the Benilde Blazing Spikers are also set to battle for the title in their own best-of-three Finals series. Game 1 is slated for April 5 at 3 p.m., followed by Game 2 on April 8 at 11 a.m., and Game 3 (if needed) on April 10 at 12 p.m.
Viewers can also catch the livestream via the NCAA Philippines website, as well as its Facebook and YouTube platforms, and through GMA Sports’ social media pages. International audiences can tune in through GMA News TV.
