The FEU Tamaraws look to erase last year’s Finals disappointment with a 3-0 start and a chance to claim solo first place over champion NU in UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball.
After falling just short of the crown last season, the FEU Tamaraws are determined to make this year different.
A perfect 3-0 start and sole possession of the top spot are on the line as the Tamaraws face five-time defending champion NU Bulldogs in a marquee UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball clash on Saturday, February 21, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Tee time is 11:00 a.m., with live streaming available on the Pilipinas Live app. It will also be shown on the UAAP Varsity Channel.
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The Tamaraws followed their season-opening win over DLSU with a 25-20, 25-23, 25-23 sweep of UE, showing poise even after committing 13 errors in the second set
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Lirick Mendoza bannered FEU with 16 points while Dryx Saavedra and Doula Ndongala added a combined 21-point output.
Team captain Ariel Cacao orchestrated a sizzling offense, distributing 23 excellent sets and chipping in two points himself.
But the real test is coming.
FEU has not forgotten last season’s heartbreak—a winner-take-all Game 3 loss that handed NU its fifth straight title.
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Sharper, deeper, and visibly motivated, the Tamaraws enter the showdown ready to prove they are no longer just contenders—they are ready to take control.
(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.]