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The FEU Tamaraws in action against UE in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball tournament, February 18, 2026 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. UAAP Media


The FEU Tamaraws in action against UE in the UAAP Season 88 men's volleyball tournament, February 18, 2026 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

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UAAP Season 88

Paige Javier

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1771409506070UAAP 88 MVB FEU vs. UE - Ariel Cacao-5754.JPG" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The FEU Tamaraws in action against UE in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s volleyball tournament, February 18, 2026 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. UAAP Media" width="960"/>The FEU Tamaraws in action against UE in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s volleyball tournament, February 18, 2026 at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. UAAP Media</div>MANILA -- The Far Eastern University Tamaraws held off the University of the East Red Warriors in three sets, 25-20, 25-23, 25-23, to earn a share of the top spot in the UAAP Season 88 men&#x27;s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.  FEU overcame a slow second set, where they tallied 13 errors, leaning on Lirick Mendoza, Dryx Saavedra and Doula Ndongala. Mendoza led the charge with 16 points on 11 attacks, four blocks and one ace. Saavedra contributed 11 points on nine attacks, seven excellent digs and two blocks, while Ndongala tallied 10 points on seven attacks and three blocks. Tied at 23-all, back-to-back attacks from Mendoza and Saavedra secured the second set for the Tamaraws despite their struggles. After shrugging off an error-filled second set, FEU was on track to close out the match with a five-point cushion in the third frame, 22-17. But the Red Warriors did not go down without a fight, scoring four straight points to cut the deficit to one, 22-21.  FEU&#x27;s Mikko Espartero sealed the win for the Tamaraws, along with a crucial attack error by UE&#x27;s Cjay Nabora. Miko Espartero pitched in seven points on six attacks and 11 excellent receptions, while team captain Ariel Cacao tallied 23 excellent sets and two points. With the tough loss, UE has now dropped 23 straight games since Season 86.  Isaiah Jhon Roca led the Red Warriors with 11 points on nine attacks, while Raquim Joefe Aceron was limited to nine points on eight attacks and one block, along with 11 excellent receptions. The win gives FEU a boost ahead of their finals rematch against the five-time defending champions, the National University Bulldogs on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.  UE will seek to get their breakthrough win against the Adamson Falcons on the same date and venue.

The Far Eastern University Tamaraws held off the University of the East Red Warriors in three sets, 25-20, 25-23, 25-23, to earn a share of the top spot in the #UAAPSeason88 men's volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

The Far Eastern University Tamaraws held off the University of the East Red Warriors in three sets, 25-20, 25-23, 25-23, to earn a share of the top spot in the #UAAPSeason88 men's volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.

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UAAP: FEU men overcome error-filled second set to down UE

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Published February 18, 2026 06:13 PM PHT

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