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UAAP: FEU, UST look to make early statement as volleyball tourneys open
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.
The highly anticipated match between UST and FEU is scheduled for Saturday, 3 p.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Both teams are looking to start the season strong, with UST aiming for redemption after a runner-up finish last season and FEU seeking to improve on their fourth-place standing.
UST enters the game as a slight favorite but will be competing with a depleted roster due to season-ending injuries to key players Jonna Perdido and Xyza Gula.
Angge Poyos, Regina Jurado, and veteran libero Detdet Pepito are expected to lead the Golden Tigresses in the absence of their injured teammates.
Earlier in the day, the University of the East (UE) and University of the Philippines (UP) will also compete in the women's division at 1 p.m.
The men's volleyball games will precede the women's matches, featuring UE against UP at 9 a.m. and FEU against UST at 11 a.m.
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