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)
JJ Javelona soars for Far Eastern University for their first win in UAAP Season 82 men’s volleyball. (UAAP Images)
Far Eastern University overcame a shaky third set and edged University of the East 25-10, 25-22, 25-23 on Tuesday to jumpstart its title bid in UAAP Season 82 men’s volleyball at the Mall of Asia Arena.
JJ Javelona fired four straight points steer the Tamaraws from a 23-21 deficit en route to securing their first victory.
FEU coach Rey Diaz, whose team lost to the National University Bulldogs in last year’s finals, said his stalwarts were slow to adjust after the Warriors regrouped in the third frame.
“Nanibago sila dun sa adjustment na ginawa ng UE kaya hindi sila naka-recover agad. But it’s a good opportunity to see these mistakes early para maayos namin in the coming matches,” said
Javelona finished with 11 points including 10 spikes, while Peter Quiel chipped in 10 points.
The Tamaraws outplayed the Warriors in attacks 37-28, and blocks 11-5. They also got 24 points out of the Warriors’ errors.
Kenneth Culabat and Lloyd Josafat scored 11 and 10 points in a losing effort for UE.
Source: Manila Bulletin
Xtra Sports ph 