The no. 1 seed last year, the FEU Tamaraws once again firmly establish themselves as a title contender in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament.
The first round of UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball wrapped up with FEU sweeping all seven of its matches, while four-time defending champion NU surged late to stay close behind.
The race for the Final Four remains tight as teams prepare for the crucial second round. Here’s how each squad fared:
FEU Tamaraws (7-0)
The Tamaraws completed a dominant first-round sweep, capping it off with a four-set win over La Salle. Their flawless record makes them the team to beat heading into the second round.
NU Bulldogs (6-1)
The four-time defending champions hit their stride late, finishing round 1 with four straight wins, including hard-fought victories over Adamson (3-2) and UST (3-1). NU remains in strong contention for the top spot.
UST Golden Spikers (4-3)
Despite the return of two-time MVP Josh Ybañez, UST struggled to close out the round, suffering back-to-back losses. They’ll need to regroup to keep their Final Four hopes alive.
Ateneo Blue Eagles (4-3)
It’s been a roller-coaster first round for Ateneo, but the Blue Eagles stayed in the hunt for a playoff spot with a crucial win over UE to close things out.
DLSU Green Spikers (4-3)
La Salle had been on a three-game winning streak before FEU halted the Green Spikers’ momentum. Still, they remain firmly in the mix for a top-four finish.
UP Fighting Maroons (2-5)
After enduring a brutal five-game losing skid, UP finally got a much-needed win against Adamson to end the first round on a positive note.
Adamson Soaring Falcons (1-6)
The Falcons had their chances, pushing NU to five sets before falling short, and then dropping another tough match against UP. They’ll need a strong second-round push to stay competitive.
UE Red Warriors (0-7)
It was a rough first round for UE, as the team failed to secure a win. The Red Warriors will need to find answers fast if they want to turn things around.
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