The UE Lady Red Warriors are the collegiate women's varsity volleyball team of the University of the East. The team competes in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
History
The University of the East has been competing in women's volleyball in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) entering the league as a probationary member in 1952.[1]
It last reached the semifinals of the UAAP volleyball championship in Season 67 in 2007.[2] Their next significant finish was at the 2018 Collegiate Grand Slam Conference of the Philippine Super Liga when they finished third.[3]
In mid-2023 in the lead up to Season 86, the Lady Red Warriors secured a sponsorship deal with Strong Group Athletics (SGA) which covers two seasons.[4][5]
They went on to finish third placers in the 2023 and 2024 V-League Collegiate Challenge.[6][7]
During Season 87, the Lady Red Warriors experienced internal issues. The team was later disbanded on June 9, 2025.[2] The team did not win games with interim coach Allan Mendoza alleging mistreatment from the management which began when they requested funds for their participation in the 2024 Shakey's Super League Pre-season Championship although the crisis only became publicly visible when five core players and coach Obet Vital moved to the UP Fighting Maroons [8] SGA's contract with UE on the sponsorship of the women's volleyball team ended on May 31, 2025 after the conclusion of Season 87.[2][5]
Roster
UE Lady Red Warriors volleyball team
| UAAP Season 86 roster
|
| Number
|
Player
|
Position
|
Height
|
Birth date
|
High School
|
| 4 |
Dea Pauline Villamor |
Outside Hitter/Libero |
5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
|
UE High School
|
| 6 |
Claire Angela Castillo |
Outside Hitter |
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
|
Maryhill College
|
| 8 |
Yesha Keith Rojo |
Middle Blocker |
5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
|
Adamson High School
|
| 9 |
Casiey Monique Dongallo |
Outside Hitter |
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
(2005-06-13) June 13, 2005 |
California Academy–Antipolo
|
| 10 |
Shammel Gracen Fernandez |
Opposite Hitter/Setter |
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
|
California Academy–Antipolo
|
| 12 |
Kizzie Madriaga |
Setter |
5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
|
California Academy–Antipolo
|
| 13 |
Kayce Balingit |
Opposite Hitter |
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
(2001-08-19) August 19, 2001 |
San Mariano National High School
|
| 14 |
Ashley Cañete |
MB/OPP |
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
|
King's Montessori School
|
| 15 |
Percae Darabella Nieva |
Opposite Hitter |
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
|
Escuela de Sophia of Caloocan Inc.
|
| 16 |
Jenina Marie Zeta |
Libero |
5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) |
|
Adamson High School
|
| 17 |
KC Cepada |
Opposite Hitter |
5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
|
UST High School
|
| 19 |
Riza Nogales |
Middle Blocker |
1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
(2002-12-30) December 30, 2002 |
Manlabong High School–Sorsogon
|
| 20 |
Angelica Reyes |
Libero |
5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
|
UE High School
|
Team honors
UAAP
| UE Lady Red Warriors
|
| Year
|
UAAP Season
|
Title
|
Ref
|
| 1963–1964
|
26
|
Champions
|
|
| 1964–1965
|
27
|
Champions
|
|
| 1965-1966
|
28
|
Champions
|
|
| 1968-1969
|
31
|
Champions
|
|
| 1969-1970
|
32
|
Champions
|
|
| 2000–2001
|
61
|
Runner-up
|
|
| 2003–2004
|
64
|
Runner-up
|
|
| 2006–2007
|
67
|
Runner-up
|
|
Other Collegiate Leagues
Individual honors
UAAP
Other Collegiate Leagues
Records by season
Records starting UAAP Season 56
|
| UE Lady Red Warriors
|
| Year
|
UAAP Season
|
Place
|
Team captain
|
Lost to
(finalist or higher rank)
|
| 1993–1994
|
56
|
5th place
|
|
|
| 1994–1995
|
57
|
4th place
|
|
|
| 1995–1996
|
58
|
4th place
|
|
|
| 1996–1997
|
59
|
4th place
|
|
|
| 1997–1998
|
60
|
5th place
|
|
|
| 1998–1999
|
61
|
3rd Place
|
|
|
| 1999–2000
|
62
|
6th place
|
|
|
| 2000–2001
|
63
|
5th place
|
|
|
| 2001–2002
|
64
|
3rd Place
|
|
|
| 2002–2003
|
65
|
5th place
|
|
|
| 2003–2004
|
66
|
4th place
|
|
|
| 2004–2005
|
67
|
3rd Place
|
|
|
| 2005–2006
|
68
|
5th place
|
|
|
| 2006–2007
|
69
|
4th place
|
|
|
| 2007–2008
|
70
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2008–2009
|
71
|
6th place
|
|
|
| 2009–2010
|
72
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2010–2011
|
73
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2011–2012
|
74
|
6th place
|
|
|
| 2012–2013
|
75
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2013–2014
|
76
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2014–2015
|
77
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2015–2016
|
78
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2016–2017
|
79
|
7th place
|
|
|
| 2017–2018
|
80
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2018–2019
|
81
|
7th place
|
|
|
| 2019–2020
|
82
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
| 2020–2021
|
83
|
Cancelled
|
|
|
| 2021–2022
|
84
|
7th place
|
|
|
| 2022–2023
|
85
|
8th place
|
|
|
| 2023–2024
|
86
|
6th place
|
|
|
|
Coaches
Notable players
| Legend
|
| S
|
Setter
|
| L
|
Libero
|
| MB
|
Middle Blocker
|
| OS
|
Outside Hitter
|
| OP
|
Opposite Hitter
|
|
See also
References
- ^ "Who rules the court? A look at UAAP volleyball champions through the years". Rappler. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ a b c Matel, Philip (June 12, 2025). "UE disbands women's volleyball roster after winless season, sponsor exit". Rappler. Retrieved June 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Naredo, Camille (20 December 2018). "PSL: UP turns back UST to rule Collegiate Grand Slam". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Bolima, Martin Dale (19 July 2023). "Red letter days in store for UE in UAAP volleyball after securing quintet of talented high schoolers". One Sports. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- ^ a b Escarlote, Mark (15 January 2025). "Strong Group-UE ties remain strong". Daily Tribune. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
- ^ a b Malanum, Jean (September 27, 2023). "UE bags V-League Collegiate Challenge bronze medal". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Valderrama, Aeron Paul (29 September 2024). "Gajero returns to form, leads UE past Benilde in reversal to snare V-League Women's bronze". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Tuazon, Ernest (12 June 2025). "Allan Mendoza breaks silence on UE 'mass exodus,' claims Lady Warriors left without scholarships or support". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
- ^ Matel, Philip (April 30, 2018). "UAAP Volleyball: MVPs Jaja Santiago, Marck Espejo banner individual awards for Season 80". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
- ^ Escarlote, Mark (May 10, 2019). "UAAP Season: Rondina wins MVP award, Laure takes RoY". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ Lopez, Mark Edward (20 December 2018). "Tots Carlos earns MVP plum in PSL Collegiate Grand Slam". Fox Sports PH. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
- ^ Escarlote, Mark (2018-04-15). "UAAP VOLLEYBALL: Ex-UST setter Dimaculangan tapped as Lady Warriors coach". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved 6 August 2023.