UE is still in search for the elusive victory against Adamson with both teams baptizing the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball second round play.
Maybe the UAAP Season 87 second round is the turning point the UE Red Warriors needed.
The Red Warriors' search for an elusive first win continues in a curtain-raiser clash with the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament, Saturday, March 22, 10:00 a.m. at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City.
UE ended the first round 0-7, becoming the only team left without a victory this season. They are also riding a 14-game losing streak dating back to Season 86.
Against Ateneo, the Red Warriors suffered yet another straight-set defeat in a game where their main setters Andre Bicar and Dave Poquita did not play.
Instead, natural hitter Steven Aligayon served as the main playmaker of the Recto-based squad and tallied 14 excellent sets.
Rookie Raquim Aceron submitted 14 points with 15 excellent receptions in a losing effort for UE. while Roy Piojo chipped in eight markers.
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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