Far Eastern University remained in contention for fifth place after turning back the Noel Kampton-less De La Salle University, 25-20, 25-20, 23-25, 22-25, 15-9 in the classification phase of the 2022 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge, Wednesday at the Paco Arena.
The Tamaraws made sure to avoid the same mistake they committed when they lost to University of Sto. Tomas in the quarterfinals where they led by 2-0 early only to succumb in the next three.
Ariel Cacao steered FEU with 22 excellent sets to go along with five points.
Zhydryx Saavedra and Mark Calado led the scoring department with 19 and 17 points, respectively.
“Diyan natin nakikita yung may pangdulo tayo. Yung end match na tinatawag, kung paano mo makikita yung mismong tao mo pagdating sa crunch time. Sinong aangat, sinong kailangan kuhanan ng puntos, sino yung kailangang hawakan mo pagnandoon sa end set. Dito mo makikita yun sa mga ganitong laban,” said Tamaraws assistant coach Eddieson Orcullo.
JM Ronquillo took charge for the Green Spikers with 17 points on 15 attacks and two aces as Kampton, who is currently playing for La Salle in the UAAP Season 85 beach volleyball tournament, missed the match.
FEU takes on San Beda University in the battle for fifth on Friday, 1:00 PM while La Salle will dispute seventh place against Arellano University earlier that day at 10:00 AM.
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