The UP Fighting Maroons look to become the first team to get on the board in UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball, but the UE Red Warriors stand in their way.
UP crosses paths with UE Red Warriors as the Fighting Maroons look to start their UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball campaign on a high note on Saturday, February 14, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Serving time is at 9:00 a.m., with the matchup streaming on the Pilipinas Live app. It will also be aired on the UAAP Varsity Channel.
UP missed the Final Four for the sixth consecutive season after finishing 4-10 last year, placing sixth in the standings.
Two of those wins came against UE, including a thrilling 19-25, 25-23, 24-26, 25-16, 18-16 opening-day victory back in February 2025.
The result was a welcome development for the Fighting Maroons, who combined for just three wins across Seasons 85 and 86.
Now, UP is leaning on sophomore Olayemi Raheem, last season’s third-best scorer, to be their primary offensive weapon in the quest for a winning start.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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