Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

ADMU

FEU’s Garcia-Hadlocon tandem vanquishes UST to stay unscathed


In one of the tightest matches of the UAAP Season 81 Beach Volleyball Tournament so far, the Far Eastern University Tamaraws’ Jude Garcia and Kevin Hadlocon remained undefeated, surviving the University of Santo Tomas Tiger Spikers’ Anthony Arbasto and Jaron Requinton (21-19, 21-18) at the Sands SM by the Bay.

Last season’s bronze medalists scored big plays towards the end of each set against last year’s runners-up. Garcia pulled through with a block to avoid a deuce in the first set, while Hadlocon managed a clutch defensive transition in the second set to seal the win.

The Tamaraws are now 3-0 and on top of the standings with wins against UST and defending champions National University Bulldogs. With a seemingly easier path to an elimination round sweep, the Tamaraws want to stay focused.

“Para sa aming dalawa, nakaka-boost sa amin ng morale yun, pero siyempre ‘di mo naman babasta bastahin yung ibang team kasi kalaban din sila,” said Garcia. “Bilog ang bola, kailangan pa namin pagbutihan.”

The Bulldogs’ Bryan Bagunas and James Natividad scored their second win of the tournament, thumping Ateneo Blue Eagles’ Kurt Aguilar and Abai Llenos (21-12, 21-15).

NU stayed on pace with fellow 2-1 teams Adamson’s Pao Pablico and Jesus Valdez, and University of the East’s Clifford Inoferio and Alven Aljas. Adamson defeated UE (21-15, 22-24, 16-14).

University of the Philippines’ Niccolo Consuelo and Mark Millete earned their first win against De La Salle University’s Gerian Bacon and Paul Serrano (23-21, 19-21, 15-12).


UAAP Season 81 Men’s Volleyball Standings

After Day 2
FEU 3-0
ADU 2-1
NU 2-1
UST 2-1
UE 2-1
UP 1-2
ADMU 0-3
DLSU 0-3

#ReadMore  Jarod Hatch ends Paris 2024 campaign with 54.66 finish in 100m butterfly heat
Written By

Miguel Luis Flores fell face first into sports writing in high sch9l and has never gotten up. He reluctantly stumbled into the volleyball beat when he started with Tiebreaker Times three years ago. Now, he has waded through everything volleyball - from its icky politics to the post-modern art that is Jia Morado's setting.




You May Also Like

2025 FIVB World Men’s Championship

With the 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship fast approaching, Philippine volleyball aces Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo are relishing a moment they’ve long dreamed...

News

Bryan Bagunas is set to make a comeback to Japan. The 27-year-old outside hitter has signed with powerhouse squad Osaka Bluteon, officially ending a...

Alas Pilipinas

Alas Pilipinas Men leaders Bryan Bagunas and Marck Espejo shared positive developments regarding their respective recoveries ahead of the much-anticipated 2025 FIVB Men’s World...

News

Japan-bound Leo Aringo gave full credit to the National University men’s volleyball team coaches and managers for paving the way to the next chapter...

DLSU

Menard Guerrero of De La Salle University and Popoy Colinares of University of Santo Tomas have taken the next step in their blossoming volleyball...

News

After three fruitful years with National University, Leo Aringo is ready to embark on the next chapter of his promising volleyball career. The former...

Basketball

National University has secured the commitments of two rising stars from Mindanao who shone brightly at the 2025 Palarong Pambansa held in Ilocos Norte....

2025 FIVB World Men’s Championship

Long before they became household names, Bryan Bagunas and Alyssa Valdez shared a dream: to raise the level of Philippine volleyball — men’s and...

Advertisement