FEU Lady Tamaraws End Six-Year Drought, Triumph Over DLSU Lady Spikers in UAAP Volleyball
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
In a thrilling UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, the FEU Lady Tamaraws secured a historic victory against the DLSU Lady Spikers on April 26, 2025, marking their first win against La Salle since April 2019. The match concluded with FEU winning 25-20, 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, despite Angel Canino's impressive performance for DLSU. This victory left both teams with 9-5 records at the end of the elimination round, although FEU will remain in fourth place due to a lower set ratio.
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FEU defeated DLSU for the first time since April 28, 2019, in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball.
The final scores were 25-20, 28-26, 20-25, 25-23, with Gerz Petallo leading FEU with 19 points.
FEU head coach Tina Salak celebrated the win as an 'overwhelming' achievement, likening it to magic.
Despite the win, FEU will stay in fourth place due to an inferior set ratio compared to DLSU.
DLSU's Angel Canino scored 25 points but couldn't lead her team to victory.
The outcome of the UST vs. NU match will affect DLSU's chances for a playoff for the twice-to-beat advantage.
Ateneo de Manila University ended their season with a win against University of the East, finishing with a 5-9 record.
