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UAAP: Mikko Espartero leads FEU in opening-day win over UST
Mikko Espartero's inspired performance propelled Far Eastern University to a 20-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-20 victory against University of Santo Tomas in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament.
The Tamaraws avenged last year's Final Four defeat to UST, which had cost them a twice-to-beat advantage.
Espartero recorded a game-high 19 points, including 16 kills, two blocks, and an ace, alongside six digs and six receptions.
FEU head coach Eddieson Orcullo stated that the motivation for the win was to get back at UST for their previous loss.
The team ignited a crucial run in the fourth set to secure the victory.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons began their UAAP Season 87 campaign with a five-set victory over the University of the East (UE) Lady Warriors.
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The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses and Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws, two of the UAAP women's volleyball league's most successful teams, are set to face off in their opening game for UAAP Season 87.
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The Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws commenced their UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball campaign with a victory, defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Golden Tigresses in four sets with scores of 25-19, 16-25, 25-14, and 25-20.
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