FAR Eastern University poured its wrath on the University of the East, 25-23, 25-17, 27-25, and clinched a twice-to-beat incentive in the upcoming quarterfinals of the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.
The Lady Tamaraws, who bowed to College of St. Benilde in five sets for their lone loss, wasted no time bouncing back to end their playoff campaign on a high note at 5-1 for a sure Top-2 finish in Pool E.
Faida Bakanke hammered 14 points on 11 hits, two aces and a block while multiple players scored at least five points for FEU, which has to wait for the result of the crucial duel between St. Benilde and Adamson – with similar 4-1 cards – to determine its final placing at first or second spot.
Chenie Tagaod had eight while Florize Anne Papa, Kiesha Bedonia and Gerzel Petallo chipped in six points apiece. Mitzi Panangin and Alyzza Devosora added five points each as FEU needed only 87 minutes to win.
FEU swept Adamson, 25-20, 25-22, 25-20, before absorbing a close 19-25, 25-21, 15-25, 26-24, 17-19 loss at the hands of St. Benilde.
And against UE, FEU made sure not to repeat the same mistakes to prove its mettle as one of the major forces in the SSL Season 2 backed by Mikasa, Eurotel, Victory Liner, Summit Bottle Water, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, R and B Milk Tea, Potato Corner, Rebel Sports, Converge ICT Solutions, Genius Sports and United Auctioneers, Inc.
