FEU has ‘more work to do’ ahead of Final Four, says Ubaldo

Tine Ubaldo and the FEU Lady Tamaraws during a game against La Salle Lady Spikers in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University has completed its task in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball tournament elimination round.

Up next, the Final Four.

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The Lady Tamaraws looked every bit dangerous at the end of the elimination phase, even knocking off powerhouse La Salle in four sets at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday.

Still, Tin Ubaldo is aware that while they’re looking golden heading into the playoffs, there are still lots of things to work on.

“We’re ready but we still have some work to do on our part,” said Ubaldo after their 25-20, 28-26, 20-25, 25-23 win over the Lady Spikers that locked the No. 4 seed with a 9-5 record.

“Whether it’s the Final Four or the semis, it’s not easy. That level will have much harder battles.”

With Final Four taking shape, FEU and Ubaldo made sure to make a statement to the rest of the semifinals.

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Ubaldo tallied 22 excellent sets to make sure that everyone on the Lady Tamaraws’ side gets their shine. Gerzel Petallo finished with 19 while Jazlyn Ellarina helped the cause with 13.

FEU won’t lack any momentum after ending its skid against La Salle that started in 2019, but Ubaldo knows that won’t be enough,

“We’re ready but again, we have to fix some things on our part to be even more ready when it’s time for the Final Four,” she said.

As of writing, FEU’s set for a collision course with the Lady Bulldogs, who have a sure twice-to-beat advantage as the first seed.