The DLSU Green Spikers and Ateneo Blue Eagles start their climb towards Final Four spots as the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball tournament heads into the second round.
The second round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball tournament is officially underway, and the race for the Final Four is expected to heat up.
FEU remains the team to beat, while NU, DLSU, and Ateneo continue to jostle for position. Meanwhile, teams at the bottom of the standings are fighting to keep their postseason hopes alive.
The FEU Tamaraws (8-0) remain undefeated, extending their perfect run with a straight-sets win over UST. The Tamaraws continue to dominate the competition and look well on their way to securing the top seed.
The NU Bulldogs (6-2) suffered a four-set loss against DLSU, snapping their momentum heading into the second round. The four-time defending champions remain a title contender but will need to bounce back quickly to keep pace with FEU.
DLSU (5-3) made a strong statement by taking down NU in four sets, injecting life to their Final Four bid alive. The Green Spikers have now won four of their last five games and are steadily gaining momentum.
Ateneo (5-3) matched DLSU’s record after a sweep of UP, solidifying their hold on a top-four spot. The Blue Eagles have been inconsistent at times this season, but their latest victory keeps them in the thick of the playoff hunt.
UST (4-4) couldn’t slow down FEU, falling in straight sets. After a promising first-round campaign where they racked up four straight wins, the Golden Spikers have lost three straight and will need to regroup quickly to stay in the Final Four race.
UP (2-6) absorbed a sweep at the hands of Ateneo, marking a sixth loss of the season. The Fighting Maroons are still searching for consistency as they try to keep their season alive.
Adamson (2-6) notched an important victory over UE in five sets, giving them a much-needed win to kick off the second round. The Soaring Falcons will look to build on this result as they aim to climb the standings.
UE (0-8) remains winless after another heartbreaking loss, this time in five sets against Adamson. The Red Warriors continue to struggle but have shown flashes of competitiveness as they push for a breakthrough victory.
(With reports from Inna Mina)
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