The UAAP Season 78 high school volleyball tournament will start on August 22, 2015. The tournament venue will be at the Adamson University Gym in San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila. Adamson is the tournament host. The number of participating schools in the boys' and girls' tournaments both increased to seven. Far Eastern University fielded boys' and girls' volleyball teams beginning season 77. Since there are now seven participating schools, the tournaments will have a Final Four format. The UAAP Board decided to move the high school volleyball tournaments from 2nd semester to 1st semester due to the basketball juniors tournament being moved from the 1st semester to 2nd semester.
The UAAP Season 78 seniors' division volleyball tournament is scheduled to start on January 31, 2016. Originally, before the schedule was moved, the UAAP Season 78 seniors' division volleyball tournament opening was scheduled on February 13 and January 30. The tournament main venue is the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City while selected games will be played at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City, Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, and the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. UP is the tournament host.
Ateneo De Manila University Blue Eagles claimed their back to back title after beating the National University Bulldogs in Games 1 and 2 of the best of 3 series.
On the other hand, the De La Salle University Lady Spikers won their 9th crown after defeating the defending champions Ateneo De Manila Lady Eagles in the do-or-die game of the finals.
Results to the right and top of the black cells are first round games, those to the left and below are second round games.
ADMU vs UP ADMU with twice-to-beat advantage.
Elimination round results:
(Feb 21) ADMU def. UP 3–0 • 25–16, 25–18, 25–14
(Mar 09) ADMU def. UP 3–0 • 25–9, 27–25, 25–15
NU vs ADU NU with twice-to-beat advantage.
Elimination round results:
(Feb 03) NU def. ADU 3–0 • 25–22, 25–22, 25–7
(Mar 06) NU def. ADU 3–1 • 25–23, 25–23, 25–27, 25–22
ADMU vs NU Best–of–three series
Elimination round results:
(Feb 27) ADMU def. NU 3–0 • 25–19, 25–15, 25–15
(Mar 13) ADMU def. NU 3–1 • 26–28, 25–23, 25–21, 25–17
Awarding Ceremony host: Janeena Chan
Most Valuable Player (Season): Marck Jesus Espejo ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Most Valuable Player (Finals): Ysrael Wilson Marasigan ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Rookie of the Year: James Martin Natividad ( National University)
Best Scorer: Raymark Woo ( De La Salle University)
Best Attacker: Marck Jesus Espejo ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Best Blocker: Edward Camposano ( University of the East)
Best Server: Marck Jesus Espejo ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Best Digger: Ricky Marcos ( National University)
Best Setter: Esmilzo Joner "Ish" Polvorosa ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Best Receiver: Rikko Marius Marmeto ( Far Eastern University)
Results to the right and top of the black cells are first round games, those to the left and below are second round games.
Win
Loss
ADMU vs UP ADMU with twice-to-beat advantage.
Elimination round results:
(Feb 14) ADMU def. UP 3–0 • 25–19, 25–21, 25–21
(Mar 06) UP def. ADMU 3–1 • 19–25, 25–22, 25–17, 25–22
DLSU vs FEU DLSU with twice-to-beat advantage.
Elimination round results:
(Feb 03) DLSU def. FEU 3–0 • 29–27, 25–23, 25–20
(Mar 05) DLSU def. FEU 3–2 • 25–14, 25–9, 22–25, 19–25, 15–7
ADMU vs DLSU Best–of–three series
Elimination round results:
(Feb 27) DLSU def. ADMU 3–0 • 25–22, 25–14, 25–18
(Apr 10) ADMU def. DLSU 3–2 • 21–25, 25–22, 25–16, 21–25, 15–5
Awarding ceremony hosts: TJ Manotoc and Janeena Chan
Most Valuable Player (Season): Alyssa Valdez ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Most Valuable Player (Finals): Kim Kianna Dy ( De La Salle University)
Rookie of the Year: Ma. Isabel Molde ( University of the Philippines)
Best Scorer: Alyssa Valdez ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Best Attacker: Alyja Daphne Santiago ( National University)
Best Blocker: Mary Joy Baron ( De La Salle University)
Best Server: Alyssa Valdez ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Best Digger: Dawn Macandili ( De La Salle University)
Best Setter: Kim Fajardo ( De La Salle University)
Best Receiver: Dawn Macandili ( De La Salle University)
Fudgee Barr O-Barr Sa Galing Player of the Season: Alyssa Valdez ( Ateneo de Manila University)
Manulife Up and Coming Player of the Season: Ma. Isabel Molde ( University of the Philippines)
Adamson Falcons: Sherwin Meneses has resigned as Head Coach of the team due to a conflict between the coaching staff and team sponsor Akari Lights, during the 2nd elimination round. Adamson Falcons Men's Volleyball team head coach Domingo Custodio was assigned as the interim head coach of the women's team until the season ends.
Ateneo Lady Eagles: Sophomore middle blocker Maddie Madayag suffers her season-ending right knee Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during a team practice session on March 15, 2016. She will undertake a surgery after Holy Week.
DLSU Lady Spikers: Graduating open hitter Cydthealee Demecillo suffers a knee sprain after their game against UP Fighting Maroons on March 16, 2016. Demecillo rested for two weeks to further heal her knee.
Most Valuable Player (Season): Shaun Christopher Ledesma (University of the East)
Most Valuable Player (Finals): Raymart Reyes (National University)
Rookie of the Year: Noel Kampton (National University)
Best Scorer: Shaun Christopher Ledesma (University of the East)
Best Attacker: Noel Kampton (National University)
Best Blocker: Billie Jean Anima (National University)
Best Receiver: Marc Caballero (University of the East)
Best Digger: Eduardo Manuel (University of Santo Tomas)
Best Setter: Ralph Imperial (University of the East)
Most Valuable Player (Season): Ejiya Laure (University of Santo Tomas)
Most Valuable Player (Finals): Faith Nisperos (National University)
Rookie of the Year: Thea Gagate (National University)
Best Scorer: Jules Samonte (De La Salle University)
Best Attacker: Faith Nisperos (National University)
Best Blocker: Sheena Toring (National University)
Best Receiver: Bernadett Pepito (University of Santo Tomas)
Best Digger: Bela Peralta (De La Salle University)
Best Setter: Joyme Cagande (National University)
In case of a tie, the team with the higher position in any tournament is ranked higher. If both are still tied, they are listed by alphabetical order.
How rankings are determined:
Ranks 5th to 8th determined by elimination round standings.
Loser of the #1 vs #4 semifinal match-up is ranked 4th
Loser of the #2 vs #3 semifinal match-up is ranked 3rd
Loser of the finals is ranked 2nd
Champion is ranked 1st
