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The FEU Tamaraws celebrate a point against Letran in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 10, 2025 at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila. PVL Media

The FEU Tamaraws celebrate a point against Letran in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 10, 2025 at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1757490981062VL 2025 FEU vs. CSJL - -2567.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The FEU Tamaraws celebrate a point against Letran in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 10, 2025 at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila. PVL MediaThe FEU Tamaraws celebrate a point against Letran in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 10, 2025 at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila. PVL Media"/>The FEU Tamaraws celebrate a point against Letran in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 10, 2025 at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila. PVL Media</div>MANILA -- The semifinals of the men&#x27;s division of the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge will feature an all-UAAP cast.This, after Far Eastern University swept Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 25-23, 25-22, 25-20, to complete the Final 4 picture on Wednesday afternoon at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila.The Tamaraws entered the match on the heels of a three-game skid but rediscovered their fighting form behind the heroics of interim team captain Dryx Saavedra and sophomore hitter Amet Bituin.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/volleyball/2025/9/8/volleyball-st-benilde-pulls-off-five-set-stunner-against-feu-0100">READ: St. Benilde pulls off five-set stunner against FEU</a></div>Saavedra spearheaded the attack with 17 points built on 16 kills and one block while also tallying four excellent digs. Bituin backed him up with 11 points on nine attacks, one ace, and one block, along with 11 excellent receptions.FEU closed the elimination round with a 4-3 card on 14 points, good for the third seed. They now join unbeaten De La Salle University and University of Santo Tomas in the semifinals.The Tamaraws&#x27; triumph also sealed Ateneo de Manila University&#x27;s place in the Final Four, as the Blue Eagles carried a 4-3 slate with 12 points. Meanwhile, the Knights, along with the Benilde Blazers and reigning UAAP champion National University, bowed out of contention.&quot;Siguro whatever happens sa game ng Letran, talagang tatanggapin na namin kung ano result &#x27;eh. Siguro minsan dala rin ng emotions eh tsaka mindset kung paano [bumawi]. Maganda naman pinakita ng mga bata. Heading into the semis, tignan natin ano mangyayari,&quot; FEU head coach Eddieson Orcullo said.The second set proved to be a thriller, with both teams locked at 19-all. But the Tamaraws pulled off a decisive 6-3 finishing kick, highlighted by a Bituin rejection, a Mikko Espartero down-the-line hit, and a Saavedra crosscourt bomb to grab a two-set cushion.With momentum on their side, FEU took control in the third frame. Behind timely hits from Charles Absin, Bituin, and Saavedra, the Tamaraws turned a slim 9-8 edge into a commanding 17-10 lead.Letran threatened late, trimming the gap to 23-19, but Saavedra&#x27;s crosscourt finish and a CJ Cabatac off-the-block hit sealed FEU&#x27;s sweep in just 87 minutes.Absin chipped in 10 points, while second setter Rhodson Du-ot continued to shine in the absence of Ariel Cacao, dishing out 23 excellent sets on top of two markers. Lirick Mendoza added nine points in the victory.For the Knights, their redemption bid came to a halt as they slipped to 2-4 ahead of their final elimination game against NU on September 29 at the Filoil Centre in San Juan.Dave Lardizabal paced Letran with 15 points on 13 attacks and two blocks, while Felix Bermido and Bembem Bautista chipped in seven points apiece.

Far Eastern University swept Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 25-23, 25-22, 25-20, to complete the V-League Final 4 picture on Wednesday afternoon at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila.

Far Eastern University swept Colegio de San Juan de Letran, 25-23, 25-22, 25-20, to complete the V-League Final 4 picture on Wednesday afternoon at the Paco Arena Events and Sports Center in Manila.

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Volleyball: FEU men snap skid, clinch V-League semis ticket at Letran's expense

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