After three straight seasons out of the Final Four and six years since their last playoff appearance, the FEU Lady Tamaraws aim to turn the page in Season 88.
The FEU Lady Tamaraws will hit the hardwood in the Season 88 women’s basketball tournament with no easing-in period, taking on the defending champions NU Lady Bulldogs in the curtain raiser on Saturday, September 27, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Game time is set at 12:00 p.m.
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FEU aims to bounce back after a rough Season 87 campaign, where they finished 3-11 and missed the Final Four for the third straight year following their playoff appearance in Season 82.
Former Gilas Women standout Yvette Villanueva is expected to take on a larger role for the Lady Tamaraws under second-year coach Raiza Palmera-Dy.
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Amyah Espanol is set to make her debut, joining returnees Shane Salvani, MJ Manguiat, and Maxene dela Torre.
Still out for Season 88 is Congolese center Josee Kaputu, who is recovering from a torn ACL she suffered last year.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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