It was just two years ago when the UE Red Warriors last beat the FEU Tamaraws in the second round of Season 85.
Down, but not out.
UE gets another crack of a breakthrough win in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament as the Red Warriors challenge the unbeaten FEU Tamaraws, Wednesday, March 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.
Joseph Bicar and Co. last registered a win on March 17,2024 after a five-set squeaker against the UP Fighting Maroons.
Since then, UE suffered 11-straight losses including a 0-4 start this year.
Rookie Roy Piojo finished with 18 points in their recent defeat at the hands of the defending champion NU Bulldogs while Steven Aligayon contributed 15 markers.
Both Piojo and Aligayon are in the top 10 of the Season 87 best scorers so far.
Bicar, for his part, tallied 19 excellent sets as libero Joefe Aceron accounted for 15 excellent receptions.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]