The Lady Maroons averted another meltdown in the fourth set after collapsing in the third then turned to Isa Molde, Tots Carlos, Justine Dorog and Jessma Ramos in the homestretch of the fifth to finally put away the Lady Warriors. Playmaker Ayel Estrañero dished out 44 excellent sets and scored two on aces for UP. Reigning Best Digger and Best Receiver Kath Arado produced 32 digs and 18 excellent receptions for UE. Far Eastern stumbled in the opening set but found its stride later on, thumping rookie-laden National U 22-25, 25-19, 25-19, 25-12, to also enter the win column. “‘Yung NU, unfamiliar pa ‘yung team, so nagulat nang kaunti kaya nagkaroon ng adjustment sa second set,” said Lady Tamaraws coach George Pascua.

Source: Philippine Star February 16, 2019 16:00 UTC