The UE Red Warriors aim to become the first team this Season 87 to join the winner’s circle in facing the UP Fighting Maroons, the only team they beat in the last season.
Back in the warzone are the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors.
UE is set to open the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament against the UP Fighting Maroons on Saturday, February 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay, Manila.
Game time is at 9:00 a.m.
The Red Warriors are coming off a dismal Season 86 campaign that saw them winning just one game and finishing dead last in the eight-team field.
That lone win came at the expense of the UP Fighting Maroons where Axel Defeo and John Steve Aligayon starred in that five-set thriller behind 21 points each. Joseph Bicar steered a smooth UE offense with 29 excellent sets.
The trio are returning for this and behind team captain and standout middle blocker Xjhann Viandre Camaymayan, the Red Warriors are keen for a better performance this time around.
Since winning the title back in Season 44 last 1982, UE hasn’t been able to reach the championship round since the Final Four era started in Season 56.
Can the Red Warriors chalk up a winning start to Season 87?
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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