Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

ADMU

UAAP 86 WVB: FEU caps first round with consecutive wins, defeats Ateneo in 4


Far Eastern University hosted a block party to close the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Volleyball first round with back-to-back wins after downing Ateneo de Manila University, 25-22, 22-25, 25-13, 25-21, on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.

The Lady Tamaraws, who previously defeated Adamson University, rose to 4-3 for solo hold of the fourth spot entering the second round.

“Doon sa 15 blocks na yun, yun talaga yung pinractice namin at pinag-aralan namin na dapat naming gawin kapag kalaban ang Ateneo kasi mostly ang technical nila matataas yung bola so kailangan namin ng timing. Yung pinag-aralan namin lumabas naman,” said FEU head coach Manolo Refugia on their season-high 15 blocks.

University of Santo Tomas topped the first round with a perfect 7-0 record, while defending champion La Salle and National University are not far behind with 6-1 and 5-2 slates, respectively.

After giving up the second frame to the Blue Eagles, the Lady Tamaraws rediscovered their fight and routed their foes in the third, 25-13.

Through the efforts of Lyann De Guzman and Zey Pacia, Ateneo slashed the gap to two late in the fourth, 20-22, but Gerzel Petallo and Faida Bakanke connected for the FEU victory in two hours.

“Masaya na number four kami pero round one pa lang po, hindi po kami nagmamadali. Iniisip pa po namin kung paano namin malelevel up yung game namin sa second round,” said Tin Ubaldo, who tossed 15 excellent sets to go with four attacks and two blocks.

Chenie Tagaod top-scored for the Tamaraws with 18 points she laced with 13 receptions and 10 digs, while Bakanke and Petallo had team-best four blocks each on their way to 12 and 10 points, respectively.

#ReadMore  UAAP 85 WFB: Lovely Fernandez powers UST stunner over La Salle

Jean Asis also finished with 12 points on nine attacks, two blocks, and a service ace.

The Blue Eagles fell to a tie with the Lady Falcons for fifth to sixth places at 2-5.

De Guzman scored 14 in the losing cause while also getting 16 digs and 14 receptions. Sobe Buena and Geezel Tsunashima also chimed in 11 points apiece for Ateneo.

Written By

Just a kid from Cavite trying to make a difference.




You May Also Like

News

Flying under the radar, Jean Asis emerged as the surprise second overall pick of the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Rookie Draft, held on Sunday...

News

As expected, National University star Bella Belen was selected first overall by Capital1 in the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Draft, held Sunday night at...

News

After fulfilling her role at Far Eastern University, Jean Asis — armed with the blessing and guidance of her former head coach Tina Salak...

News

Driven by her desire to support her family, Far Eastern University’s Chen Tagaod is taking a bold step forward by declaring for the 2025...

News

A total of 57 prospects have officially made the final cut for the 2025 Premier Volleyball League Draft after successfully completing all documentary requirements,...

News

Tia Andaya made her presence felt the moment she stepped onto the court. Fresh from national team training, the Alas Pilipinas standout and Central...

News

With a quiet but commanding presence on and off the court, Lyann de Guzman knows exactly what separates her from the rest of the...

News

Three-time UAAP Women’s Volleyball Most Valuable Player Mhicaela Belen headlines the 60 applicants for the 2025 PVL Rookie Draft. These 60 hopefuls will participate...

Advertisement