UAAP volleyball: Lady Tams sweep Lady Warriors

By Kristel Satumbaga

Games Wednesday
(Mall of Asia Arena)
9 a.m. – UST vs NU (men’s)
10:30 a.m. – UST vs NU (women’s)
2 p.m. – Ateneo vs UP (men’s)
3:30 p.m. – Ateneo vs UP (women’s)

Far Eastern University made its title campaign felt at the start of the UAAP Season 82 women’s volleyball tournament on Tuesday after sweeping University of the East 25-9, 25-20, 25-17 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

The Lady Tams, who made to the last season’s Final Four, asserted their might at the service area by hammering down 14 aces while taking advantage of the Lady Warriors’ sluggish plays.

Jeanette Villareal and Ivana Aguda steered FEU with 11 and 10 points while Lycha Ebon, who is returning from an ACL injury last year, contributed nine points.

Skipper Gel Cayuna finished with nine points including five aces apart from 18 excellent sets.

FEU coach George Pascua is satisfied with their strong start, but said they still have a long way to go.

“Ang instruction ko sa kanila, umpisahan nang maganda yung season. Kasi yung first game yung gauge kung gaano katibay at ka-effective yung mga preparation na ginawa namin,” he said.

The Lady Tams hardly broke a sweat in disposing of the Lady Warriors, closing in the victory in 69 minutes.

Mary Ann Mendrez scored 13 points for UE, which only saw six players scoring for the squad.

Source: Manila Bulletin