FAR Eastern University seeks to rebound from its shutout loss to University of Santo Tomas as it faces Lyceum of the Philippines in today’s lone women’s match in the V-League Collegiate Challenge today at the Paco Arena.

Led by Gerzel Petallo and Chenie Tagaod, the Lady Tamaraws are determined to get back on the winning track in the 5 p.m. duel with the Lady Pirates.

Winless in two matches, LPU needs to figure out ways to emerged out of the slump with one of its new go-to player Heart Bio and Joan Doguna.

National University, originally scheduled to face the University of the East today, withdrew over the weekend due to its participation in international training camps in Taiwan and the VTV Cup in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, where the reigning UAAP champion was a last-minute replacement to an Indonesian club.

Meanwhile, defending men’s champion La Salle and FEU set out against Emilio Aguinaldo College and University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, respectively, seeking third straight victories.

The Green Spikers have had a strong start, sweeping their first two matches, while the Generals are looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses.

Despite their contrasting fortunes, La Salle remains cautious of EAC, expecting a fierce and tightly contested battle at 12 noon.

The Tamaraws are aware of the challenge posed by the reigning NCAA champions, the Altas, who are aiming for their second win in three games in the 2 p.m. match.

Green Spikers head coach Jose Roque stressed the importance of consistency and discipline as they seek to maintain their undefeated record.

“Siguro yung consistency na lang na determined talaga kami. Yung convincing na laro, without a doubt, yun lang siguro kailangan namin trabahuin. Kung sakali alam nila na kaya namin yung kalaban, kailangan tapusin namin yung kalaban,” said Roque.

FEU is similarly focused on extending its unbeaten streak to three.

“Matibay (ang Perpetual). Susulitin namin yung one week na meron kami para magprepare. Pagttrabahuin namin mabuti, lalo’t hindi biro si coach Sammy (Acaylar) kasi beteranong coach ‘yan,” said coach Ed Orcullo.

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