Grudge matches are in store as the second round edition of Final Four rematches are slated to happen this weekend, with the UST Golden Tigresses and the NU Lady Bulldogs aiming to repeat over rivals La Salle and FEU, respectively.
With both first round encounters going to five sets, UST-La Salle, and NU-FEU will surely bring another cardiac treat for fans, with teams now jockeying for position in the Final Four with the second half of the season rolling on.
As all eight schools adjust, expect more fiery matchups and heart-stopping finishes as we reach the latter half of Season 87.
Let’s take a look at this week’s schedule.
March 26, Wednesday (FilOil EcoOil Centre)
UP vs NU - 11:00 a.m.
Before NU goes into battle against an equally-capable FEU squad, the Lady Bulldogs stake their unbeaten 8-0 record against a UP Fighting Maroons team struggling to find consistency in Season 87.
Currently touting a 3-5 record, UP is in a logjam outside of the Final Four. Reeling from a tough loss at the hands of the Ateneo Blue Eagles last week, Irah Jaboneta and company will surely look for an upset against the defending champions.
After reasserting their dominance over fellow contender La Salle in a 4-set victory, the Lady Bulldogs will be eager to once again stamp their class against the Fighting Maroons with MVP front-runner Bella Belen leading the way.
UE vs FEU - 5:00 p.m.
The FEU Lady Tamaraws (5-3) are back on track after repeating over the UST Golden Tigresses over the weekend.
But in their way for another win streak in UAAP Season 87 are a win-hungry UE Lady Warriors (0-8). Despite their winless record, Van Bangayan and the rest of UE have shown flashes of brilliance this season.
However, Gerz Petallo is hoping to get things going again for the Lady Tamaraws who are eagerly fighting for position for the Final Four.
