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FEU clinches top spot, dispatches La Salle

Published Apr 26, 2025 06:49 am

At A Glance

  • Far Eastern University shook off a sluggish start and dispatched its potential semifinal rival in De La Salle University, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, to notch its fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, April 26.

Far Eastern University shook off a sluggish start and dispatched its potential semifinal rival in De La Salle University, 21-25, 25-17, 25-19, 25-22, to notch its fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Saturday, April 26.

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Dryx Saavedra helps FEU clinch the top spot in the men's volleyball tourney. (UAAP Media)

Aside from their four-game winning streak, the Tamaraws clinched their 13th overall win against one defeat to officially secure the top spot and a semifinal bonus, while the Green Spikers fell to fourth place as they held a 9-5 slate with both teams ending their respective preliminary assignments.

The five-peat seeking National University, which is currently at second, was the only team that has beaten FEU in the prelims.

La Salle, with its record, might face FEU in the semis, but if University of Santo Tomas yields to reigning champion NU in Sunday’s clash, the Taft-based squad will battle the Bulldogs.

"Masasabi kong deserved ng mga bata kung nasaan kami ngayon kasi uhaw talaga ‘yong mga bata," said FEU head coach Eddieson Orcullo.  

“Ready na talaga kami kasi 'yon nga sa akin personally, napagusapan namin kagabi na ang haba nung Holy week rest namin so excited ako kasi parang bago ulit sa akin na gusto ko palaging may game kaya yun yung nagpush sa akin kanina na gawin yung best ko kasi namiss ko maglaro,”  Dryx Saavedra added.

Saavedra took control for FEU as he unloaded 25 points on 20 attacks, three blocks, and two aces. Mikko Espartero and Amet Bitiun contributed 15 and 11 points, respectively.

Noel Kampton led La Salle’s offense by posting 16 points which went along with five excellent digs and 16 excellent receptions, while Rui Ventura uncorked 15.

Meanwhile, Ateneo displayed steely nerves and denied University of the East’s first-win attempt with a 18-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-22, 15-12 triumph to put a strong end to its run this season.

The Blue Eagles improved to 7-7 at fifth - one spot shy of making it in the semifinals – for the three consecutive years, while the Red Warriors sustained their 14th defeat in as many games.

Amil Pacinio topped Ateneo’s scoring department after finishing with 18 points, while Ken Batas pumped in 17 points with six excellent digs and 19 excellent receptions. Jian Salarzon contributed 23 receptions on top of 16 points.

Roy Piojo and Raquim Acerom dazzled with 22 and 19 points for UE which went winless in this edition, repeating its dismal outing in Season 80.

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