May 05, 2025

Our Snaps: UAAP Season 87 Final Four lives up to the hype

Our Snaps: UAAP Season 87 Final Four lives up to the hype
Once again, the UAAP Final Four delivers an amazing game day. Photos and quotes by RM Chua. Art by Mitzi Solano

There’s nothing quite like playoff atmosphere in the UAAP, and the Final Four of Season 87 delivered once again.

In the women’s volleyball division, which were actually rematches of the same Season 86 pairings, the thrill and excitement were equally the same.

The results were not, however, as defending champion NU gets De La Salle in the Finals this time around. To mark another successful start to the final round of UAAP Season 87, Our Snaps is back courtesy of One Sports photojournalist RM Chua.


Nothing quite like the UAAP women's volleyball Final Four — not just for the athletes, but for anyone lucky enough to be inside the arena.

As a photographer, I get to see the game from the edge of the court to even at the top of the stands, where emotion explodes with every point, every dive, and every scream from the crowd. The raw intensity of the athletes, the rivalries, the sea of school colors, and the shouting fans all create this beautiful chaos.

I found myself not just documenting the game, but being swept into the moment. It reminded me that this isn't just volleyball; it's passion, tradition, and school pride colliding in one thunderous celebration.

Shooting the UAAP Final Four isn’t just about getting great photos — it’s about telling a story of grit, heart, and the unforgettable moments.

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