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FEU survives Ateneo, books second straight Finals berth

Published Apr 29, 2026 02:41 pm

At A Glance

  • Far Eastern University displayed steely nerves and survived Ateneo, 25-23, 20-25, 16-25, 25-17, 15-12, to book its Finals berth in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday, April 29.
FEU Tamaraws (UAAP Media)
FEU Tamaraws (UAAP Media)
Far Eastern University displayed steely nerves and survived Ateneo, 25-23, 20-25, 16-25, 25-17, 15-12, to book its Finals berth in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday, April 29.
Down 1-2 heading into the fourth set, the Tamaraws regained their form with Dryx Saavedra and Amet Bituin forming a lethal 1-2 combo to dismantle the Blue Eagles' defense before they went full throttle in the decider to prevent a semis rubber match.
With its gritty victory, FEU secured its second straight Finals appearance where it is aiming to claim the title after bowing to reigning champion National University in Season 87.
The Tamaraws now await their championship opponent, either against the Bulldogs or the University of Santo Tomas Golden Spikers, who are battling in another semis pairing as of presstime.
“Lagi naming sinasabi this is UAAP, ‘di lahat mananalo, hats off ‘to coach Vince [Mangulabnan], kaya dapat matutukan namin ng bawat pansin ‘yong mga tao namin,” said FEU head coach Eddieson Orcullo. “Salamat sa Ateneo kasi binigyan kami ng magandang laro. “Sa mga boys naman kailangan pa naming paghusayan.”
Saavedra topscored for the Morayta-based squad with 14 points – all coming from attacks – with three excellent digs and one excellent reception, while Bituin posted 12 points, five digs, and 10 receptions.
“Ako kasi pinipili kong i-enjoy ‘yong laro kahit na sobrang down, kita rin kasi namin na maganda ‘yong laro namin pag nage-enjoy kami, kitang-kita naman talagang nilaban ng lahat,” said Saavedra.
“Kanina ‘yong nasa isip ko lang, habang naglalaro kami nag-pray lang ako na Lord bigyan mo ako ng lakas… nagtiwala lang ako sa mga teammates ko and mga coaches, sunod lang kami sa mga instructions,” said Bituin.
Lirick Mendoza and Mikko Espartero provided the support offensively with 12 and 11 points, respectively, with the latter also listing three digs and 15 receptions. Ariel Cacao, for his part, tallied 26 excellent sets, four points, and one dig.
Emmanuel Okeke scored 24 points for Ateneo, while Batas uncorked 15 points along with two digs and 15 receptions.

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