After scrappy win vs UE, the UP Fighting Maroons target bigger fish in the FEU Lady Tamaraws as UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball continues on Wednesday.
The UP Fighting Maroons passed their first test of UAAP Season 87, but now comes a bigger challenge.
After surviving a five-set thriller against UE, UP faces the FEU Lady Tamaraws on Wednesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan, with both teams eyeing a 2-0 start.
UP looked in control in its opener, racing to a 2-0 lead before nearly letting it slip away. Joan Monares stepped up with 17 points, while rookie Kianne Olango impressed with 15, helping the Fighting Maroons escape with the win.
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Meanwhile, FEU made an early-season statement, stunning last year’s finalists UST in four sets.
Faida Bakanke led a balanced attack with 16 points, as four Lady Tamaraws finished in double figures—a testament to their depth and firepower.
For UP, consistency will be key. The Fighting Maroons' ability to start strong is evident, but against an FEU squad riding high on confidence, closing out sets will be crucial.
The Fighting Maroons have a chance to prove they belong among the league’s contenders, but they’ll have to go through a tough FEU side to do it.
Will UP rise to the occasion, or will FEU continue its strong start? The battle for a 2-0 record unfolds 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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