By
Josiah Albelda
December 4, 2013
Far Eastern University
targets a return to the Final Four when they open their 76th UAAP women's
volleyball tournament campaign against University of the East Wednesday at the
FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan.
After missing the
semifinals last season, the Lady Tamaraws bring back the core of Gyzel Sy, Tin
Agno and May Roxas as the perennial contenders look to gain their first title
since 2008.
Sophomore Rem Palma
also returns after an impressive rookie season even as freshman Bernadeth Pons
makes her collegiate debut after a stellar high school career.
"Nandyan na yung
potential," said head coach Shaq delos Santos. "Kailangan lang mas
maging tight pa yung team at mabuo sila as one para maganda yung communication
sa loob."
Delos Santos sure
knows what he's talking about, as FEU showed impressive form in the offseason
by placing second in the 2013 Unigames, where they eliminated three-time
reigning UAAP champion De La Salle University.
On the other hand, the
Lady Warriors, who were winless in Season 75, look to end the drought this
year.
That would be easier
said than done, however, as coach Boy Dalistan would have to take on the giants
of the UAAP sans his mainstays like Leuseht Dawis, Shiesa Nebrida and Grace
Masangkay.
The trio has opted to
not suit up this season, pushing Faith Bulan and rookie Shaya Adorador to the
spotlight.
The game will air live
over Studio 23, BALLS SkyCable HD 167 and uaapsports.tv with a same day replay
on BALLS SkyCable channel 34/ Destiny Cable channel 36.
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