The FEU Lady Tamaraws shook off an opening game loss with their own three-set conquest of the UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball tournament.
Far Eastern University clobbered University of the East, 25-20, 25-14, 25-14, to barge into the win column in UAAP Season 88 women's volleyball at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila Wednesday, Feb. 18.
The Lady Tamaraws vented their ire on the Lady Warriors after suffering a three-set loss themselves against La Salle on opening day.
FEU stifled a UE challenge in the first set, then sustained its momentum to secure the sweep.
Holding a slim two-point lead, 16-14, in the opener as Khy Cepada kept the Lady Warriors within striking distance, the Lady Tamaraws unleashed an 8-4 blitz capped by a down-the-line attack from Lovely Lopez to reach set point.
Van Bangayan retaliated with back-to-back points for UE, but a final push from Faida Bakanke gave FEU the early 1-0 set advantage.
The Lady Tamaraws never looked back, compounding the woes of the Lady Warriors, who have now lost 16 straight games.
FEU faces a tougher challenge next in defending champ National U as they collide Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
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Luisa Morales is a sportswriter with a special interest in promoting women’s sports.
Her coverage highlights include the UAAP, PVL, Southeast Asian Games, and the FIBA World Cup. She also follows Alex Eala, the Philippine women’s national football team, and mixed martial arts.