Far Eastern University survived a tough second set challenge by University of the Philippines and went on to hack out a 25-16, 27-25, 25-13 victory to advance to the finals of the first LBC Men’s Volleyball League Sunday at the Arellano gym.
Arvin Avila came away with 10 kills while Rodolfo Labrador churned out an eight-kill, five-block performance as the Tams sustained their impressive elims campaign to get a crack at the crown.
Nestor Molate added 8 attacks and Karl de la Calzada chipped 6 kills for FEU, which faces University of Perpetual Help on Saturday for the crown in the centerpiece seniors division of the league.
The Saints turned back the Arellano U tossers in a thrilling five-setter, 25-22, 19-25, 23-25, 25-20, 15-13, to clinch the other finals berth.
Win or lose in the LBC finals, FEU remains the force to be reckon with in the coming 73rd UAAP Men’s Volleyball tournament. Last month, the Tamaraws copped the 15th Unigames volleyball crown for the ninth time, significantly defeating reigning UAAP Champion UST in the semi-finals.
Note: FEU holds the most UAAP volleyball championship crown both in Men’s and Women’s division with 24 and 29 titles respectively.
with report from Manila Bulletin
