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No pushovers: Inspired UP raring to build from one-win UAAP women’s volley campaign
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons secured their second consecutive win in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball tournament by defeating the Far Eastern University (FEU) Lady Tamaraws.
UP staged a remarkable comeback in the fourth set, overcoming a 7-14 deficit to clinch the match with a 23-25, 25-23, 25-17, 25-23 score.
Joan Monares led the Fighting Maroons with 19 points, built on 17 spikes and two aces, while Kianne Olango contributed 17 points and Niña Ytang added 15.
Irah Jaboneta also starred for UP with 11 points, including seven excellent digs and 12 receptions.
This early success already surpasses UP's performance in Season 86, where they only managed a single win.
The victory brings UP's record to 2-0, while FEU now stands at 1-1.
In the men's division, FEU dominated UP in three sets (25-21, 25-16, 25-18) to claim their second win.
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