Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times
(C) UAAP Season 87 Media Team

FEU

FEU stays unbeaten in UAAP men’s volleyball, shakes off UE scare in 4


Far Eastern University ensured it wouldn’t suffer the same fate as National University after witnessing the Lady Bulldogs’ first loss of the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament just a game before theirs.

The Tamaraws overcame a third-set stumble against the winless University of the East Red Warriors, securing a 25-19, 25-17, 23-25, 25-18 victory to remain unbeaten in the UAAP Men’s Volleyball Tournament on Wednesday at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

With the win, FEU improved to 9-0, setting up a highly-anticipated clash against defending champion NU on Sunday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

UAAP87-VB-Ariel-Cacao-2963 FEU stays unbeaten in UAAP men's volleyball, shakes off UE scare in 4 FEU News UAAP UE Volleyball  - philippine sports news

(C) UAAP Season 87 Media Team

“Yung second round talaga, lahat ng teams pupukpok para makuha ‘yung match siyempre. ‘Yung third set namin, medyo talagang malayo lang ang score kaya ang hirap habulin. Buti nakapag-cope up kami nung fourth set,” said Tamaraws head coach Eddieson Orcullo.

Despite falling behind 19-12 in the third set, FEU fought back to close the gap to 23-24 before Isaiah Roca’s off-the-block hit extended the match for UE.

The Tamaraws, however, refused to be denied in the fourth frame. Doula Ndongala and Dryx Saavedra combined for an 8-2 finishing run, sealing the victory in one hour and 56 minutes.

“I want to thank my coaches for giving me the opportunity to play. We should not stop despite our undefeated record; we need to focus more this second round,” said Ndongala, the Congolese middle blocker who led FEU with 14 points on nine spikes, four blocks, and an ace.

Ariel Cacao orchestrated the Tamaraws’ offense with 21 excellent sets, while Saavedra and Lirick Mendoza chipped in 13 points each. Mikko Espartero also delivered 12 points and 13 excellent receptions in the win.

UAAP87-VB-Xjhann-Viandre-Camaymayan-2557 FEU stays unbeaten in UAAP men's volleyball, shakes off UE scare in 4 FEU News UAAP UE Volleyball  - philippine sports news

(C) UAAP Season 87 Media Team

Meanwhile, the Red Warriors fell to 0-9, teetering on the brink of elimination. This also marked their 16th consecutive defeat dating back to the second round of Season 86.

#ReadMore  Donut, Cadenza lift Nexplay to reverse sweep of Omega in Sibol ML tryouts

New starters Xjhann Camaymayan and Isaiah Roca spearheaded UE’s efforts with 15 points apiece, while Raquim Aceron added 11 points and 34 excellent receptions.

UE will continue its hunt for a breakthrough victory against University of the Philippines on Sunday.

Written By

Just a kid from Cavite trying to make a difference.


You May Also Like

Fencing

By: Waylon Galvez With a heavy heart, University of the Philippines fencer Juliana Gomez — the reigning women’s epee queen — will not be...

Basketball

The graduating trio from the championship-winning batch of the UST Tiger Cubs gave head coach Manu Inigo a birthday gift he’ll never forget. After...

News

As the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles prepare for their final game in the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Volleyball Tournament, team captain Lyann...

DLSU

For the third consecutive season, De La Salle University is heading to the Final Four of the UAAP Men’s Volleyball Tournament. But this time,...

AdU

After hitting a rough patch despite two 30-point performances from rookie standout Shaina Nitura, Adamson University finally rediscovered its winning ways by stunning defending...

News

Taking a leap of faith from California State University San Marcos, American and one-and-done middle blocker Kassy Doering is making sure to seize every...

AdU

As one of the most influential figures in Shaina Nitura’s flourishing volleyball career, Adamson University head coach JP Yude considers his young prodigy a...

News

With Leo Ordiales under the weather, National University needed someone to step up. Head coach Dante Alinsunurin didn’t have to think twice — he...

Advertisement