FEU-D holds off NU belles

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FAR Eastern University-Diliman outlasted defending champion National University Nazareth School, in a thrilling five-set match 25-22, 21-25, 25-20, 14-25, 15-11 on the second day of the UAAP Season 86 Girls’ Volleyball tournament at the Adamson University Gym.

In a dramatic fourth set that set the stage for a decisive fifth set, middle blocker Clarisse Loresco powered the Lady Baby Tamaraws, with setter Christine Ramos leading the way.

The Lady Bullpups made one final rally, cutting the lead to 14-11, but a service error by Francheska Penol sealed the victory for FEU-D.

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FEU-D’s head coach, RJay Del Rosario, expressed satisfaction with their win, praising the maturity of his players.

“Sinasabi ko lang sa players, na lumaban lang, at mag focus kahit na NU agad yung kalaban namin, step-by-step lang,” said Del Rosario as the majority of the team that took bronze last season is still with them, headlined by Loresco – last season’s best middle.

Meanwhile, University of the Philippines Integrated School made its return to the boys’ volleyball division with a commanding 25-18, 25-20, 25-20 victory over its Katipunan neighbor, Ateneo High School.

The Fighting Maroons last participated in the boys’ tournament during Season 81 and had a 64-game losing streak.

“This is my first UAAP win in the juniors division after seven years,” said UPIS head coach Hans Chuacuco, who has been with the program through thick or thin. “With short preparation, kasi ngayon lang kami nag start. Naubusan rin kami ng players kasi sa pandemic.

 

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