Final Four hopeful FEU knows improvement is a must in 2nd round

FEU Lady Tamaraws.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Christine Ubaldo felt relieved that Far Eastern University (FEU) has inched toward its ultimate goal with another win. But the Lady Tamaraws’ ace setter is likewise skeptical with four other teams breathing down their necks. “We have to think of ways to level up our performance in the second round,’’ said…

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Tagaod, Bakanke lead FEU charge back to winning ways

FEU Lady Tamaraws’ Chen Tagaod.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Chenie Tagaod and Faida Bakanke came out firing for Far Eastern University to end their two-game skid and solidify their Final Four chances in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Absorbing two consecutive losses from unbeaten University of Santo Tomas and second seed National University,…

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NU stays hot, beats FEU for fourth straight win

NU Lady Bulldogs’ Bella Belen in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–National University is heating up in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament,  prevailing over Far Eastern University for its fourth straight victory on Wednesday. Alyssa Solomon, Bella Belen and Vange Alinsug continued to be a three-headed prong that…

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UST rallies past FEU to stay unbeaten in UAAP women’s volleyball

UST Golden Tigresses celebrate during a victory over FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–University of Santo Tomas rediscovered its deadly form just in time to snatch victory from near defeat at the expense of Far Eastern University, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-7, on Sunday night at the…

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Faida Bakanke posts best game yet for FEU

FEU Tamaraws’ Faida Bakanke in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After struggling in her first two games, Faida Bakanke finally played her best game so far to help Far Eastern University regain its winning ways in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Bakanke found her rhythm when…

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FEU withstands Casiey Dongallo, UE in five sets

FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–The trio of Gerzel Petallo, Chen Tagaod and Faida Bakanke powered Far Eastern University past a gritty University of the East side, 22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-27, 15-11, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena.…

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La Salle explains armband used in win over FEU

La Salle Lady Spikers’ Angel Canino and Lyka De Leon wearing an armband that tracks their performance and recovery during games.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — La Salle players on Wednesday wore a black armband during their game against Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The armband, apparently, isn’t just any…

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New FEU coach grateful for Salak after triumphant UAAP debut

FEU coach Manolo Refugia.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — New FEU coach Manolo Refugia is honored to have Tina Salak on his side in his first UAAP coaching gig for the Lady Tamaraws. Refugia, a former FEU setter, made an impressive debut after the Lady Tamaraws swept the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons, 25-23, 25-21,…

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FEU gets ‘morale booster’ with sweep of UP in UAAP volleyball

FEU Lady Tamaraws celebrate after beating UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Far Eastern University is looking for the stability that the Lady Tamaraws hardly found last season. They began the trek toward that direction by walloping University of the Philippines, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18, on Sunday in the…

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Faida Bakanke poised to be x-factor for FEU

FEU’s Faida Bakanke will make her UAAP debut in Season 86.–SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Far Eastern University parades star foreign student-athlete Faida Bakanke in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament, which opens this weekend at Mall of Asia Arena. Even before the season started, the Congolese rookie has already made waves by flexing…

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