UAAP suspends UE Lady Warriors coach Jerry Yee for a season
The UAAP handed a season-long suspension to UE Lady Warriors head coach Jerry Yee just hours before their match against Adamson Lady Falcons.
Despite prior notice, the team appeared mentally impacted during the first two sets and lost 25-19 twice before rallying in the third set with a 28-26 win.
UE narrowly missed securing a fifth-set decider, losing 29-27 in an intense fourth set.
Players wore accessories like armbands and muscle tapes bearing 'Coach Jerry,' highlighting their emotional connection to him.
Super rookie Casiey Dongallo scored 26 points but acknowledged the team's mental struggles due to Yee's suspension.
Dongallo emphasized the need for the team to focus on training and improving mentally to overcome their current slump, aiming to return to winning ways as they sit at 1-3 in the standings.
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