Francis Phillip Saura (born May 2, 1996) is a Filipino volleyball player. He played with NU Bulldogs collegiate men's University team. He is currently playing for the D' Navigators Iloilo in the Spikers' Turf.[1]
| Francis Saura | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Francis Phillip Saura |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | May 2, 1996 |
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) |
| College / University | National University |
| Volleyball information | |
| Position | Middle Blocker Opposite Hitter |
| Current club | D' Navigators Iloilo |
| Number | 7 |
Career edit
Collegiate edit
Saura made his first game with NU Bulldogs in UAAP Season 77, where they got an 10–4 win-loss record in the preliminary round tied with Adamson Soaring Falcons. They won against UST Golden Spikers in the Game 2 of semis. In the finals, they lost against Ateneo Blue Eagles in the Game 2 of best-of-three finals series.[citation needed]
In UAAP Season 78 and UAAP Season 79, they lost again against Ateneo in a best-of-three finals series.[citation needed]
In UAAP Season 80, they got a 12–2 win-lost in the preliminary round tied with FEU Tamaraws. They defeated the Ateneo in the playoffs and semis. NU Bulldogs gets back the championship title after 3 years of Championship drought.[2]
In UAAP Season 81, it was the last playing year of Saura in the UAAP. They got a 13–1 win-loss in the preliminary round. They won against Adamson Soaring Falcons in the semis. They also get the championship title against FEU Tamaraws.[citation needed]
Clubs edit
Megabuilders Volley Bolts (2017)- Sta. Elena Ball Hammers (2018)
- Philippine Air Force Air Spikers (2019)
- Imus City-AJAA Spikers (2023)
- D' Navigators Iloilo (2023–present)
Awards edit
Individual edit
| Season | Tournament | Award | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2017 PVL Open Conference | 2nd Best Middle Blocker | [3] |
| 2019 | 2019 Spikers' Turf Open Conference | 1st Best Middle Blocker | [4] |
| 2024 | 2024 Spikers' Turf Open Conference | Best Opposite Spiker | [5] |
Collegiate edit
| Season | Tournament | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–2015 | UAAP Season 77 | Runner-up | |
| 2015–2016 | UAAP Season 78 | Runner-up | [6] |
| 2015 | Spikers' Turf 1st Season Collegiate Conference | Runner-up | |
| 2016–2017 | UAAP Season 79 | Runner-up | |
| 2016 | Spikers' Turf 2nd Season Collegiate Conference | Runner-up | |
| 2017–2018 | UAAP Season 80 | Champions | [7] |
| 2018 | 2018 PVL Collegiate Conference | Champions | |
| 2018–2019 | UAAP Season 81 | Champions |
Clubs edit
| Season | Tournament | Club | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 PVL | Open Conference | Megabuilders Volley Bolts | Runner-up | [8] |
| 2019 Spikers' Turf | Reinforced Conference | Philippine Air Force Air Spikers | Runner-up | [9] |
| Open Conference | Runner-up | |||
| 2023 Spikers' Turf | Open Conference | Imus City–AJAA Spikers | 3rd place | [10] |
References edit
- ^ "PH men's core volleyball". ABS-CBN. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ^ "NU Bulldogs sweep Ateneo Blue Eagles win UAAP Season 80". Inquirer. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Escarlote, Mark (August 12, 2017). "Capate bags Open Conference MVP award". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2018.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (October 23, 2019). "Espejo unleashes record 43 points as Cignal bags Spikers' Turf title". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ Valencia, Justin (May 10, 2024). "Jude Garcia shines brightest as Spikers' Turf MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ "UAAP Season 78 volleyball Awardees". Tiebreaker times. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Matel, Philip (April 30, 2018). "UAAP Volleyball: MVPs Jaja Santiago, Marck Espejo banner individual awards for Season 80". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Riego, Norman (August 16, 2017). "Sacrifice pays off as HD Spikers seize second straight title". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (July 21, 2019). "Cignal sweeps Air Force for Spikers' Turf crown; Marck Espejo is Finals MVP". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 22, 2019.
- ^ "Spikers Turf Open Conference". Inquirer.net. Retrieved April 7, 2023.