UP Fighting Maroons women's volleyball

UP Fighting Maroons
UniversityUniversity of the Philippines
NicknameFighting Maroons
Founded1938
LocationDiliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Head coachBenson Bocboc
CaptainMaria Dannica Celis
Main league
LeagueUAAP
Season 86 (2024)8th
Championships
UAAP: 8
  • 1938
  • 1947
  • 1949
  • 1951
  • 1962
  • 1977
  • 1979
  • 1982

The UP Fighting Maroons women's volleyball program is the women's collegiate varsity volleyball team of the University of the Philippines. Founded in the same year as the first season of its major league, the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the team was the first-ever champion of the said collegiate league.[1][2]

Current roster

UAAP Season 87 Roster
No. Name PosIition. Height High School Playing yr Birth Date
1 Jaz Manguilimotan (R) Setter 5'8" University of San Jose–Recoletos 1st
2 Giesha Niccaleigh Capistrano Libero 5'4" UP Integrated School 2nd
3 Alijah Marie Ysulan (R) Libero Bacolod Tay Tung High School 1st
6 Kianne Louise Olango (R) Opposite Hitter 5'8" NU Nazareth School 1st
7 Ma. Dannica Celis (C) Middle Blocker 5'10" San Beda College Alabang 4th (2001-07-07) July 7, 2001
8 Joan Marie Monares Outside Hitter 5'10" Bacolod Tay Tung High School 3rd (2002-01-28) January 28, 2002
9 Niña Ytang Middle Blocker 5'11" Arcelo Memorial National High School 4th (2002-01-24) January 24, 2002
10 Irah Anika Jaboneta Outside Hitter 5'5" De La Salle Santiago Zobel School 3rd (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001
11 Kryzten Annikha Cabasac Outside Hitter 5'8" Bacolod Tay Tung High School 3rd
12 Kassandra Thalia Doering (F) Middle Blocker 6'0" California State University, San Marcos 1st1
13 Bienne Louis Bansil (R) Middle Blocker 5'11" NU Nazareth School 1st (2006-06-28) June 28, 2006
17 Julia Annika De Leon Setter UP Integrated School 1st
19 Denise Arichgrace Lauchengco (R) Opposite Hitter 5'8" University of Perpetual Help System Laguna 1st
20 Yesha Noceja (R) Outside Hitter 5'8" NU Nazareth School 1st (2006-01-23) January 23, 2006

Training pool

This is the list of UP Fighting Maroons pool of players.

Name Position Height Birthday
Ashley Baradas Setter
Frances Harriette De Guia Setter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Samantha Denise Ildefonso Setter
Kizzie Madriaga Setter 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) (2005-04-08) April 8, 2005
Mikaela Alexa Magsombol Setter 1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Jelaica Faye Gajero Opposite Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2004-09-14) September 14, 2004
Julia Andres Outside Hitter
Casiey Monique Dongallo Outside Hitter 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) (2005-06-13) June 13, 2005
Euricka Eslapor Outside Hitter
Jenn Gould Outside Hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Joanneesse Gabrielle Perez Outside Hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Sarah Otukugu Ali Middle Blocker 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) (2007-12-27) December 27, 2007
Jan Halley Baclay Middle Blocker 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Cassandra Ysabel Gamboa Middle Blocker
Jenalyn Umayam Middle Blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) (2006-01-26) January 26, 2006
Gracen Shamel Fernandez Libero 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2005-01-06) January 6, 2005
Jum Marie Grace Gayo Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Lavhinia Jean Sasondoncillo Libero
Marie Isabelle Tabbilos Libero

Previous rosters

University Athletics Association of the Philippines
UAAP Season 86
UAAP Season 86 roster
No. Name PosIition. Height Hometown Birth date
2 Giesha Niccaleigh Capistrano Libero 5' 4"
3 Niña Ytang Middle Blocker 6'0" (2002-11-13) November 13, 2002
4 Mikaela Alexa Magsombol Setter 5'6"
7 Maria Dannica Celis Middle Blocker 5'10" Muntinlupa City (2004-07-07) July 7, 2004
8 Joan Marie Monares Outside Hitter 5'10" Bacolod (2002-01-28) January 28, 2002
10 Irah Anika Jaboneta Outside Hitter 5'5" (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001
11 Kyrzten Annikha Cabasac Opposite Hitter 5'8"
12 Jewel Hannah Ysabel Encarnacion Outside Hitter 5'7" (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000
13 Jan Halley Baclay Middle Blocker 5'11"
16 Stephanie Bustrillo Opposite Hitter 5'9" Medellin, Cebu (2001-01-07) January 7, 2001
17 Jum Marie Grace Gayo Setter 5'3" Liloan, Cebu
18 Abilaine Ann Goc (c) Outside Hitter 5'7" (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999
19 Frances Harriette De Guia Setter 5'7"
20 Jenn Gould Outside Hitter 5'7"
UAAP Season 85
UAAP Season 85 roster
No. Name PosIition. Height Hometown Birth date
1 Marianne Sotomil Setter 5' 4" Bacolod (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000
3 Niña Ytang Middle Blocker 6'0" (2002-11-13) November 13, 2002
4 Remelyn Altomea Libero 5'3" (1998-09-07) September 7, 1998
6 Ethan Lainne Arce Middle Blocker 5'9" (2001-06-06) June 6, 2001
7 Maria Dannica Celis Middle Blocker 5'10" Muntinlupa City (2004-07-07) July 7, 2004
8 Kirstin Louise Ojeda Middle Blocker 5'9" Cebu (2001-05-08) May 8, 2001
9 Theo Bea Bonafe Setter 5'8" (2001-12-31) December 31, 2001
10 Alyssa Bertolano Outside Hitter 5'7" Bacolod (2002-08-23) August 23, 2002
11 Euricka Eslapor Outside Hitter 5'6" Cagayan de Oro (2000-09-13) September 13, 2000
12 Jewel Hannah Ysabel Encarnacion (c) Outside Hitter 5'7" (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000
14 Abilaine Ann Goc Outside Hitter 5'7" (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999
17 Jum Marie Grace Gayo Setter 5'3" Liloan, Cebu
21 Kyrzten Annikha Cabasac Opposite Hitter 5'8"
UAAP Season 84
UAAP Season 84 roster
No. Name PosIition. Height Hometown Birth date
1 Marianne Sotomil Setter 5' 4" Bacolod (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000
2 Lorie Lyn Bernardo Middle Blocker 6'0" Quezon City (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000
3 Niña Ytang Middle Blocker 6'0" (2002-11-13) November 13, 2002
4 Remelyn Altomea Libero 5'3" (1998-09-07) September 7, 1998
5 Jaila Marie Atienza Middle Blocker 5'11" San Fernando, Pampanga (1999-11-09) November 9, 1999
6 Ethan Lainne Arce Middle Blocker 5'9" (2001-06-06) June 6, 2001
8 Joan Marie Monares Outside Hitter 5'10" Bacolod (2002-01-28) January 28, 2002
10 Alyssa Bertolano Outside Hitter 5'7" Bacolod (2002-08-23) August 23, 2002
11 Euricka Eslapor Outside Hitter 5'6" Cagayan de Oro (2000-09-13) September 13, 2000
12 Jewel Hannah Ysabel Encarnacion Outside Hitter 5'7" (2000-12-22) December 22, 2000
16 Stephanie Bustrillo Opposite Hitter 5'9" Medellin, Cebu (2001-01-07) January 7, 2001
17 Jum Marie Grace Gayo Setter 5'3" Liloan, Cebu
18 Irah Anika Jaboneta Outside Hitter 5'5" (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001
19 Alliah Bernise Omar Opposite Hitter 5'5"
R Maria Dannica Celis Middle Blocker 5'10" Muntinlupa City (2004-07-07) July 7, 2004
R Theo Bea Bonafe Setter 5'8" Muntinlupa City (2001-12-31) December 31, 2001
R Kirstin Louise Ojeda Middle Blocker 5'9" Cebu (2001-05-08) May 8, 2001
R Maria Celina Vergeire Middle Blocker 5'9" Cebu
UAAP Season 82

The 14-women line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for UAAP Season 82 volleyball tournaments:

UAAP Season 82 roster
No. Pos. Name Ht. High School Hometown Birth date
1 S Marianne Sotomil 5' 4" Bacolod Tay Tung High School Iloilo City, Iloilo (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000
2 MB Lorielyn Bernardo 6' 0" King's Montessori School Quezon City, Metro Manila (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000
3 MB Maristela Genn Layug 6' 0" King's Montessori School Quezon City, Metro Manila (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998
5 MB Jaila Marie Atienza 5' 11" Far Eastern University – Diliman San Fernando, Pampanga (1999-11-09) November 9, 1999
9 MB Jessma Clarice Ramos 5' 8" Bacolod, Negros Occidental (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998
10 OH Maria Lina Isabel Molde 5' 7 1⁄2" Hope Christian High School Catmon, Cebu (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
12 OH Jewel Hannah Ysabel Encarnacion 5' 7" De La Salle Santiago Zobel School Laurel, Batangas
13 L Justine Dorog 5' 5" Hope Christian High School Catmon, Cebu (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998
14 OH Euricka Eslapor 5' 6" First City Providential College Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental (2000-09-13) September 13, 2000
16 S Rose Mary Cailing 5' 6" Iligan City National High School Iligan City, Lanao del Norte (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
18 OPP Diana Mae Carlos 5' 9" Sta. Cruz Academy – Pampanga Lubao, Pampanga (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998
19 OH Roselyn Rosier (c) 5' 7" Brent International School Santa Rosa, Laguna (1998-09-10) September 10, 1998
20 L Jeanny Padilla 5' 4" Bacolod Tay Tung High School Bacolod, Negros Occidental
24 OPP Stephanie Bustrillo 5' 9" Medellin National High School Medellin, Cebu
UAAP Season 81

The 14-women line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for UAAP Season 81 volleyball tournaments:

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Birthday
1 Marianne Sotomil S 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 241 cm (7 ft 11 in) 242 cm (7 ft 11 in) (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000
2 Lorielyn Bernardo MB 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 274 cm (9 ft 0 in) 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000
3 Maristela Genn Layug MB 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 279 cm (9 ft 2 in) 277 cm (9 ft 1 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998
4 Remelyn Altomea L 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 53 kg (117 lb) 245 cm (96 in) 239 cm (94 in) (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999
7 Caryl Sandoval OPP/OH 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 265 cm (8 ft 8 in) 260 cm (8 ft 6 in) (1996-08-22) August 22, 1996
9 Jessma Clarice Ramos MB 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 273 cm (8 ft 11 in) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998
10 Maria Lina Isabel Molde OH 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 273.5 cm (107.7 in) 271.5 cm (106.9 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
11 Marian Alisa Buitre OPP 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1996-12-05) December 5, 1996
13 Justine Dorog OH 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 259 cm (8 ft 6 in) 256 cm (8 ft 5 in) (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998
14 Aieshalaine Gannaban MB 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) 267 cm (8 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999
15 Mary Mirgie Bautista L 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 256 cm (8 ft 5 in) 252 cm (8 ft 3 in) (1999-09-10) September 10, 1999
17 Maria Arielle Estrañero S 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 265 cm (8 ft 8 in) 267 cm (8 ft 9 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996
18 Diana Mae Carlos (c) OPP/OH 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) 270 cm (8 ft 10 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998
19 Roselyn Rosier OH 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 273 cm (107 in) 271.5 cm (106.9 in) (1998-09-10) September 10, 1998
UAAP Season 80

The line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for UAAP Season 80 volleyball tournaments:

UP Lady Fighting Maroons – UAAP Season 80 Official Line Up
Number Name Position Height Weight Playing Year
1 Cynthia Maria Liclican Setter 5' 7" Rookie
2 Mae Angeli M. Basarte Opposite Hitter 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs. 3rd
3 Maristela Genn G. Layug Middle Blocker 5' 11" 130 lbs. 3rd
5 Elise Patricia Siao Libero 5' 0" Rookie
6 Josette Thai Libero 5' 4" 115 lbs. Rookie
9 Jessma Clarice E. Ramos Middle Blocker 5' 10" 125 lbs. 2nd
10 Maria Lina Isabel M. Molde Outside Hitter 5' 7" 120 lbs. 3rd
11 Marian Alisa Buitre Middle Blocker 5' 8" 140 lbs 4th
13 Justine M. Dorog Outside Hitter 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs. 3rd
14 Abigail Lim Outside Hitter 5' 4 1/2" Rookie
16 Rose Mary Cailing Setter 5' 6" 120 lbs. 2nd
17 Maria Arielle L. Estrañero Setter 5' 5" 120 lbs. 4th
18 Diana Mae M. Carlos (c) Opposite Hitter 5' 8" 125 lbs. 3rd
19 Roselyn Rosier Opposite Hitter 5' 10" Rookie
UAAP Season 79

The 14-women line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for UAAP Season 79:

Number Name Position Height Weight Playing Year High School
2 Mae Angeli M. Basarte Defensive Specialist 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs. 2nd Hope Christian High School
3 Maristela Genn G. Layug Middle Blocker 5' 11" 130 lbs. 2nd Kings' Montessori School
4 Caryl D. Sandoval Outside Hitter 5' 8" 125 lbs. 2nd Angelicum College
8 Katherine Adrielle R. Bersola Middle Blocker 5' 11" 136 lbs 5th Makati Science High School
9 Jessma Clarice E. Ramos Middle Blocker 5' 10" 125 lbs. 1st Trinity Christian School
10 Maria Lina Isabel M. Molde Outside Hitter 5' 7" 120 lbs. 2nd Hope Christian High School
11 Marian Alisa Buitre Middle Blocker 5' 8" 140 lbs 3rd St. Scholastica's College
12 Princess Ira Gaiser Libero 5' 1" 115 lbs 5th St. Scholastica's College
13 Justine M. Dorog Outside Hitter 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs. 2nd Hope Christian High School
14 Aieshalaine Gannaban Middle Blocker 5' 9" 125 lbs. 2nd Parang High School
16 Rose Mary Cailing Setter 5' 6" 120 lbs. 1st Iligan City National High School
17 Maria Arielle L. Estrañero (c) Setter 5' 5" 120 lbs. 3rd University of St. La Salle – Bacolod
18 Diana Mae M. Carlos Opposite Hitter 5' 8" 125 lbs. 2nd Sta. Cruz Academy – Pampanga
19 Nicole Anne Z. Tiamzon Opposite Hitter 5' 6" 125 lbs 5th Siena College of Taytay
Premier Volleyball League
2018 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference

For the 2018 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference:

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Birthday
1 Jaila Marie Atienza MB 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 244 cm (8 ft 0 in) 246 cm (8 ft 1 in) (1999-11-09) November 9, 1999
2 Lorielyn Bernardo MB 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 274 cm (9 ft 0 in) 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000
3 Maristela Genn Layug MB 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 279 cm (9 ft 2 in) 277 cm (9 ft 1 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998
4 Remelyn Altomea L 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 53 kg (117 lb) 245 cm (8 ft 0 in) 239 cm (7 ft 10 in) (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999
5 Nicole Ann Magsarile OH 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 244 cm (8 ft 0 in) 233 cm (7 ft 8 in) (2000-03-08) March 8, 2000
8 Andreanna Pauleen Lagman OH 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 257 cm (8 ft 5 in) 242 cm (7 ft 11 in) (2001-01-21) January 21, 2001
9 Jessma Clarice Ramos MB 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 273 cm (8 ft 11 in) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998
10 Maria Lina Isabel Molde OH 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 274 cm (9 ft 0 in) 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
11 Marian Alisa Buitre OPP 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 277 cm (9 ft 1 in) 275 cm (9 ft 0 in) (1996-12-05) December 5, 1996
14 Aieshalaine Gannaban MB 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) 267 cm (8 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999
15 Mary Mirgie Bautista L 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 256 cm (8 ft 5 in) 252 cm (8 ft 3 in) (1999-09-10) September 10, 1999
17 Maria Arielle Estrañero (c) S 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 265 cm (8 ft 8 in) 267 cm (8 ft 9 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996
19 Roselyn Rosier OPP 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 273 cm (8 ft 11 in) 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) (1998-09-10) September 10, 1998
20 Marianne Sotomil S 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 241 cm (7 ft 11 in) 242 cm (7 ft 11 in) (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000
2017 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Conference

The line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Collegiate Conference:

Number Name Position Height Weight
1 Vina Vera Alinas Outside Hitter 5' 6" 125 lbs.
2 Mae Angeli M. Basarte Opposite Spiker 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs.
3 Maristela Genn G. Layug Middle Blocker 5' 11" 130 lbs.
5 Remelyn Altomea  G  Libero 5' 6" 120 lbs.
6 Josette Thai Libero 5' 4" 115 lbs.
8 Lorie Lyn Bernardo  G  Middle Blocker 6' 0"
9 Jessma Clarice E. Ramos Middle Blocker 5' 10" 125 lbs.
10 Maria Lina Isabel M. Molde Outside Hitter 5' 7" 120 lbs.
11 Marian Alisa Buitre Middle Blocker 5' 8" 140 lbs
12 Caryl D. Sandoval Outside Hitter 5' 8" 125 lbs
13 Justine M. Dorog Outside Hitter 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs.
14 Aieshalaine Gannaban Middle Blocker 5' 9" 125 lbs.
16 Rose Mary Cailing Setter 5' 6" 120 lbs.
17 Maria Arielle L. Estrañero Setter 5' 5" 120 lbs.
18 Diana Mae M. Carlos (c) Opposite Hitter 5' 8" 125 lbs.
19 Roselyn Rosier Opposite Hitter 5' 10"
20 Cynthia Maria Escutin Setter 5' 7"
2017 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference

The line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for Premier Volleyball League 1st Season Open Conference:

Number Name Position Height Weight Playing Year
1 Roselyn Rosier Opposite Hitter 5' 10"
2 Mae Angeli M. Basarte Defensive Specialist 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs. 2nd
3 Maristela Genn G. Layug Middle Blocker 6' 0" 130 lbs. 2nd
5 Remelyn Altomea  G  Libero 5' 6" 120 lbs.
8 Lorie Lyn Bernardo  G  Middle Blocker 6' 0"
9 Jessma Clarice E. Ramos Middle Blocker 5' 8" 125 lbs. 1st
10 Maria Lina Isabel M. Molde Outside Hitter 5' 7 1/2" 120 lbs. 2nd
11 Caryl D. Sandoval Outside Hitter 5' 8" 125 lbs. 2nd
13 Justine M. Dorog Outside Hitter 5' 4 1/2" 120 lbs. 2nd
14 Aieshalaine R. Gannaban Middle Blocker 5' 9" 125 lbs. 2nd
16 Rose Mary Cailing Setter 5' 6" 120 lbs. 1st
17 Maria Arielle L. Estrañero Setter 5' 5" 120 lbs. 3rd
18 Diana Mae M. Carlos (c) Opposite Hitter 5' 8" 125 lbs. 2nd
19 Vina Vera Alinas Libero 5' 6" 125 lbs.
Philippine Super Liga
2018 PSL Invitational Cup

The line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for 2018 PSL Invitational Cup:

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Birthday
2 Lorielyn Bernardo MB 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 274 cm (108 in) 272 cm (107 in) (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000
3 Maristela Genn Layug MB 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 279 cm (110 in) 277 cm (109 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998
4 Remelyn Altomea L 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 53 kg (117 lb) 245 cm (96 in) 239 cm (94 in) (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999
5 Nicole Ann Magsarile OH/OPP 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 244 cm (96 in) 232.5 cm (91.5 in) (2000-03-08) March 8, 2000
8 Andreanna Pauleen Lagman OH 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 257 cm (101 in) 242 cm (95 in) (2001-01-21) January 21, 2001
9 Jessma Clarice Ramos MB 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 273 cm (107 in) 271 cm (107 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998
10 Maria Lina Isabel Molde OH 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 273.5 cm (107.7 in) 271.5 cm (106.9 in) (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
11 Marian Alisa Buitre OH/OPP 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 277 cm (109 in) 275 cm (108 in) (1996-12-05) December 5, 1996
12 Abilaine Ann Goc OH 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 245 cm (96 in) 246 cm (97 in) (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999
13 Justine Dorog L 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 226 cm (89 in) 214 cm (84 in) (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998
14 Aieshalaine Gannaban MB 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 271 cm (107 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999
16 Rose Mary Cailing S 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 267 cm (105 in) 269 cm (106 in) (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
17 Maria Arielle Estrañero (c) S 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 264.5 cm (104.1 in) 267 cm (105 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996
19 Roselyn Rosier OH/OPP 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 273 cm (107 in) 271.5 cm (106.9 in) (1998-09-10) September 10, 1998
2018 PSL Collegiate Grand Slam

The 14-women line-up of the Lady Fighting Maroons for 2018 PSL Collegiate Grand Slam Conference:

No. Name Position Height Weight Spike Block Birthday
2 Lorielyn Bernardo MB 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 63 kg (139 lb) 274 cm (9 ft 0 in) 272 cm (8 ft 11 in) (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000
3 Maristela Genn Layug MB 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 279 cm (9 ft 2 in) 277 cm (9 ft 1 in) (1998-11-13) November 13, 1998
5 Patricia Elise Siao L 1.52 m (5 ft 0 in) 52 kg (115 lb) 260 cm (8 ft 6 in) 263 cm (8 ft 8 in) (1998-09-05) September 5, 1998
6 Jessma Clarice Ramos MB 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 273 cm (8 ft 11 in) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998
7 Andreanna Pauleen Lagman OH 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 257 cm (8 ft 5 in) 242 cm (7 ft 11 in) (2001-01-21) January 21, 2001
8 Nicole Ann Magsarile OH 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 244 cm (8 ft 0 in) 233 cm (7 ft 8 in) (2000-03-08) March 8, 2000
11 Caryl Sandoval OPP 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 265 cm (8 ft 8 in) 260 cm (8 ft 6 in) (1996-08-22) August 22, 1996
12 Michaela Louise Osorio OH 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 57 kg (126 lb) 263 cm (8 ft 8 in) 261 cm (8 ft 7 in) (1997-06-07) June 7, 1997
13 Justine Dorog OH 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 259 cm (8 ft 6 in) 256 cm (8 ft 5 in) (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998
14 Aieshalaine Gannaban MB 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 62 kg (137 lb) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) 267 cm (8 ft 9 in) (1999-05-15) May 15, 1999
15 Mary Mirgie Bautista L 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 56 kg (123 lb) 256 cm (8 ft 5 in) 252 cm (8 ft 3 in) (1999-09-10) September 10, 1999
17 Maria Arielle Estrañero S 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 265 cm (8 ft 8 in) 267 cm (8 ft 9 in) (1996-07-22) July 22, 1996
18 Diana Mae Carlos (c) OPP/OH 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 70 kg (150 lb) 271 cm (8 ft 11 in) 270 cm (8 ft 10 in) (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998
20 Marianne Sotomil S 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 241 cm (7 ft 11 in) 242 cm (7 ft 11 in) (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000
Philippine University Games
2018 Philippine University Games

For the 2018 Philippine University Games:

No. Name Position Height Weight Playing Year Birthday
1 Marianne Sotomil Setter 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) 59 kg (130 lb) Rookie (2000-04-07) April 7, 2000
2 Lorielyn Bernardo Middle blocker 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 63 kg (139 lb) Rookie (2000-08-01) August 1, 2000
4 Remelyn Altomea Libero 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) 53 kg (117 lb) Rookie (1999-09-07) September 7, 1999
5 Jaila Marie Atienza Middle blocker 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 63 kg (139 lb) Rookie (1999-11-09) November 9, 1999
6 Josette Thai Libero 1.62 m (5 ft 4 in) 52 kg (115 lb) 2nd (1997-07-07) July 7, 1997
7 Alyssandra Gabrielle Ong Middle blocker 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) Rookie
8 Abilaine Ann Goc Outside hitter 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) 60 kg (130 lb) Rookie (1999-11-08) November 8, 1999
9 Jessma Clarice Ramos Opposite hitter 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 3rd (1998-03-27) March 27, 1998
10 Maria Lina Isabel Molde Outside hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 60 kg (130 lb) 4th (1998-10-18) October 18, 1998
11 Marian Alisa Buitre Opposite hitter 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 5th (1996-12-05) December 5, 1996
12 Thea Frances Mercader Middle blocker 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) Rookie
13 Justine Dorog Outside hitter 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) 66 kg (146 lb) 4th (1998-03-13) March 13, 1998
16 Rose Mary Cailing Setter 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) 65 kg (143 lb) 3rd (1998-02-10) February 10, 1998
19 Roselyn Rosier Outside hitter 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) 59 kg (130 lb) 2nd (1998-09-10) September 10, 1998

Coaches and Team Captains

Head Coach Team Captain Year Season Position
Jerry Yee Nicole Ann Tiamzon 2014-2015 Season 77 6th place
Jerry Yee Katherine Adrielle Bersola 2015-2016 Season 78 4th place
Jerry Yee Maria Arielle Estrañero 2017 Season 79 5th place
Godfrey Okumu Diana Mae Carlos 2018 Season 80 6th place
Godfrey Okumu Diana Mae Carlos 2019 Season 81 5th place
Godfrey Okumu Roselyn Rosier 2020 Season 82 canceled due to COVID
Godfrey Okumu Jewel Hannah Encarnacion 2022 Season 84 6th place
Ceseal Delos Santos Jewel Hannah Encarnacion 2023 Season 85 7th place
Oliver Almadro Abilainne Ann Goc 2024 Season 86 8th place
Benson Bocboc Maria Danica Celis 2025 Season 87 TBD

Team honors

League Year Season Position
UAAP Volleyball Championship 1938–39 Season 1 Champions
1947–48 Season 10 Champions
1949–50 Season 12 Champions
1951–52 Season 14 Champions
1962–63 Season 25 Champions
1977–78 Season 40 Champions
1979–80 Season 42 Champions
1982–83 Season 45 Champions
1994–95 Season 57 3rd place
1995–96 Season 58 3rd place
1996–97 Season 59 3rd place
1997–98 Season 60 3rd place
League Year Season Position
Premier Volleyball League 2015 SVL Reinforced 3rd place
2016 SVL Collegiate 3rd place
2018 PVL Collegiate Champions
League Year Season Position
Philippine Super Liga 2018 Collegiate Champions
League Year Season Position
Founders' Cup – Philippines 2016 Collegiate Champions
2017 Collegiate Champions
League Year Season Position
PVF National Inter-Collegiate 2016 Collegiate 3rd place
League Year Season Position
Philippine University Games 2016 Collegiate 3rd place
League Year Season Position
Philippine National Games 2015–16 Collegiate 3rd place

Individual honors

The UP Lady Maroons Volleyball Team – Individual Awards
Tournament Award Player Reference
UAAP Season 85 2nd Best Middle Blocker Niña Ytang
UAAP Season 86 2nd Best Middle Blocker Niña Ytang
2018 Philippine Super Liga Collegiate Most Valuable Player Diana Mae Carlos
1st Best Outside Spiker Diana Mae Carlos
1st Best Middle Blocker Aieshalaine Gannaban
2018 Premier Volleyball League Collegiate Finals' Most Valuable Player Maria Lina Isabel Molde
1st Best Outside Spiker Maria Lina Isabel Molde
Conference Most Valuable Player Maria Lina Isabel Molde
2nd Best Middle Blocker Aieshalaine Gannaban
2016 PVF National Inter-Collegiate Best Setter Mae Angeli Basarte
Best Receiver Elise Patricia Siao
2016 Shakey's V–League Collegiate 1st Best Outside Spiker Maria Lina Isabel Molde
2016 Shakey's V–League Open 2nd Best Middle Blocker Katherine Adrielle Bersola
UAAP Season 78 Rookie of the Year Maria Lina Isabel Molde
2015 Shakey's V–League Reinforced 1st Best Middle Blocker Katherine Adrielle Bersola [3]
2nd Best Middle Blocker Sheena Mae Chopitea
2015–16 Philippine National Games Best Libero Princess Ira Gaiser
Best Setter Jewel Hannah Lai
UAAP Season 76 Best Blocker Katherine Adrielle Bersola

Records by season

Records starting UAAP Season 56
UP Fighting Lady Maroons
UAAP Season Year Place Notable Players Lost to
(finalist or higher rank)
56 1993–1994 4th Place  UST Tigresses
57 1994–1995 3rd Place  UST Tigresses
58 1995–1996 3rd Place  UST Tigresses
59 1996–1997 3rd Place  FEU Lady Tamaraws
60 1997–1998 3rd Place  FEU Lady Tamaraws
61 1998–1999 4th Place  FEU Lady Tamaraws
62 1999–2000 5th Place
63 2000–2001 4th Place  FEU Lady Tamaraws
64 2001–2002 4th Place  FEU Lady Tamaraws
65 2002–2003 4th Place  FEU Lady Tamaraws
66 2003–2004 5th Place
67 2004–2005 6th Place
68 2005–2006 7th Place
69 2006–2007 6th Place
70 2007–2008 5th Place Jed Montero[4]
71 2008–2009 7th Place Jed Montero, Carmela Lopez[4]
72 2009–2010 6th Place Carmela Lopez
73 2010–2011 8th Place Angeli Araneta, Carmela Lopez, Amanda Isada[5]
74 2011–2012 7th Place Angeli Araneta, Amanda Isada[5]
75 2012–2013 7th Place Nicole Tiamzon, Princess Gaiser, Kathy Bersola, Karen Del Rosario, Ana Del Mundo, Tristine Badong, Princess Se, Ludy Tianzon, Liezchel Tiu, Hannah Mangulabnan, Alyana Abad, Aliyah Ong, Pam Legaspi, Arylle Magtalas
76 2013–2014 7th Place Kathy Bersola (Best Blocker)

Angeli Araneta, Nicole Tiamzon, Princess Gaiser, Arianne Ilustre, Julie Calugcug, Arylle Magtalas, Hannah Mangulabnan, Chester Tanika Ong, Princess Se, Sheeka Espinosa, Alyssa Gayle Layug
77 2014–2015 6th Place
Team Captain: Angeli Araneta
Nicole Tiamzon, Princess Gaiser, Kathy Bersola, Arianne Ilustre, Jewel Lai, Arylle Magtalas, Hannah Mangulabnan, Chester Tanika Ong, Monica Ortiz, Caryl Sandoval
78 2015–2016 4th Place Isa Molde (Rookie of the Year)

Team Captain: Kathy Bersola
Diana Mae Carlos, Nicole Tiamzon, Princess Gaiser, Marian Buitre, Vina Alinas, Mae Basarte, Sheena Chopitea, Justine Dorog, Arielle Estrañero, Aieshalaine Gannaban, Jewel Lai, Maristella Layug
 Ateneo Lady Eagles
79 2016–2017 5th Place
Team Captain: Arielle Estrañero
Isa Molde, Diana Mae Carlos, Nicole Tiamzon, Princess Gaiser, Kathy Bersola, Marian Buitre, Caryl Sandoval, Justine Dorog, Mae Basarte, Maristella Layug, Rose Cailing, Jessma Ramos, Aieshalaine Gannaban
80 2017–2018 6th Place
Team Captain: Diana Mae Carlos
Isa Molde, Marian Buitre, Arielle Estrañero, Justine Dorog, Mae Basarte, Maristella Layug, Rose Cailing, Jessma Ramos, Patricia Siao, Abigail Lim, Roselyn Rosier, Cynthia Liclican, Josette Thai
81 2018–2019 5th Place
Team Captain: Diana Mae Carlos
Isa Molde, Marian Buitre, Arielle Estrañero, Justine Dorog, Roselyn Rosier, Maristella Layug, Aieshalaine Gannaban, Jessma Ramos, Marianne Sotomil, Lorie Bernardo, Remelyn Altomea, Caryl Sandoval, Mirgie Bautista
82 2019–2020 CANCELLED
Team Captain: Roselyn Rosier
Diana Mae Carlos, Isa Molde, Justine Dorog, Rose Cailing, Maristella Layug, Jessma Ramos, Marianne Sotomil, Lorie Bernardo, Jaila Atienza, Jeanny Padilla, Jewel Encarnacion, Euricka Eslapor, Stephanie Bustrillo

Notable players

Former players

*Legend: OH (Outside Hitter), OP (Opposite Hitter), MB (Middle Blocker), S (Setter), L (Libero)

References

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