February 20, 2026

Isaiah Roca, UE raring to get first win in UAAP Season 88 with Adamson duel

Isaiah Roca, UE raring to get first win in UAAP Season 88 with Adamson duel
Isaiah Roca and the UE Red Warriors aim to hand the Adamson Soaring Falcons back-to-back losses in their first UAAP Season 88 clash. | Photo: UAAP

The UE Red Warriors are raring to enter the win column and break a longstanding drought, crossing paths with Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball competition on Saturday, February 21, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Tip-off is at 9:00 a.m. and will stream on the Pilipinas Live app. It is also available on the UAAP Varsity Channel.

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UE’s early season woes have been glaring. 

The Red Warriors fell in straight sets to the FEU Tamaraws, 20-25, 23-25, 23-25, extending a 23-game losing streak that dates back to Season 86. 

[RELATED: FEU dispatches UE for share of early lead with next foe NU in UAAP men's volley]

Despite putting up fights in the later sets, the team couldn’t close the gap and fell anew after a a grueling five-set loss to the UP Fighting Maroons last week.

Isaiah Roca has been the bright spot for UE, scoring 11 points on nine attacks. 

Raquim Aceron, who delivered a 26-point outburst against the Fighting Maroons, was limited to nine points on eight attacks and one block, though he added 11 excellent receptions. 

 

Xjhann Camaymayan and Cjay Nabora combined for 15 points, trying to keep the Red Warriors in contention.

(With reports from Pao Ambat)


[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]

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