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UAAP: Lady Tams sweep Maroons to spoil Almadro’s UP debut

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Rom Anzures

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/IMG_1150.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner"><span contenteditable="true" id="isPasted">Far Eastern University’s Gerzel Petallo (no.15) and Ann Asis (no.7) against the University of the Philippines at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. <em>Photo fom UAAP Media. </em></span></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UDPATED) </strong>— Far Eastern University spoiled Oliver Almadro&#x27;s debut as the head coach of the University of the Philippines on Sunday. </p><p>The Lady Tamaraws cruised past the Fighting Maroons, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18, in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.</p><p>Gerzel Petallo top scored for FEU with 16 points that were built on 12 attacks and four blocks, while also tallying five digs and four receptions. Chenie Tagaod finished with 12, all came from attacks, and Julianne Monares and Christine Ubaldo had seven each.</p><p>This resulted in interim head coach Manolo Refugia Jr. getting his first win while leading FEU, and he admitted that he was overwhelmed after it.</p><p>“Siguro same feeling nung time ko na naglalaro ako,” said the interim mentor. </p><p>“Exciting siya and mas iba ngayon kasi sideline, mas intense, mas popular na yung volleyball ngayon kaya nakaka-overwhelm para sa mga players, sa lahat ng teams. Masaya, masaya yung feeling,” he added. </p><p>Playing a huge factor in the loss was UP’s 19 errors, and FEU also dominated them in attack points, 46-37. </p><p>Despite their showing on both ends of the court, Refugia remains grounded, especially since they will be up against a tough task in their next game. </p><p>“Siguro itong first game, magiging basehan namin, parang buwelo papunta sa mga susunod pang games. So nate-test ‘yung chemistry namin, ‘yung pinag-trainingan namin ng ilang buwan. ‘Yung relationship namin ng girls, from coaches to players, nate-test naman dito sa UAAP,” he offered.</p><p>Leading State U was Nina Ytang who had 14 markers, while Jewel Encarnacion finished with 11. Also standing out for UP was Giesha Capistrano after she ended up with 22 excellent digs.</p><p>This is the Diliman-based squad’s 12th straight loss which dates back from the first round of Season 85.</p><p>They will try to end this skid on Saturday, February 24, 2 PM, against Adamson University at the same Pasay venue.</p><p>Meanwhile, FEU’s next assignment will be against defending champions De La Salle University on Wednesday, February 21, 2 PM, at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="2956267"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script><div><br/></div>

<p>Far Eastern University spoiled Oliver Almadro's debut as the head coach of the University of the Philippines on Sunday. </p>

Far Eastern University spoiled Oliver Almadro's debut as the head coach of the University of the Philippines on Sunday.