Far Eastern University sent University of the Philippines to the brink of elimination while boosting its own semis bid in the 2022 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge, taking a four-set triumph, 25-23, 19-25, 25-19, 26-24, Wednesday at Paco Arena.
The Tamaraws raised their slate to 2-2 while the Fighting Maroons dropped to 1-3 in Pool B of the event organized by Sports Vision and backed by Asics, Beyond Active Wear and Mikasa.
Zhydryx Saavedra top-scored for the Tamaraws with 20 points on 14 attacks, four kill blocks, and two aces while team captain Mark Calado added 18 points on 13 attacks, four blocks, and an ace to go along with 10 excellent receptions and four excellent digs.
“Ang gusto naman every game namin may progress na nangyayari so ngayon mas maganda yung naging laro,” said FEU head coach Rey Diaz.
“Maganda kasi na-control nila yung emotions nila, na-control yung pressure part kasi lagi siya ng game e so thank you kay PVL kasi nabibigyan kami ng chance na magka-experience yung mga players namin,” he added.
Ranz Cajolo paced UP with 15 points while Angelo Lagando added 12 markers. Louis Gamban had 12 points, 22 receptions, and six digs in the loss.
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