BATANGAS CITY – Far Eastern University demolished an overmatched University of Batangas, 25-14, 25-7, 25-19, to stay unbeaten in the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Batangas Leg Saturday, Aug. 30, at the University of Batangas Millennium Gym here.
Other than a challenge put up by the Lady Brahmans in the third frame, the Lady Tamaraws cruised to their second straight victory without dropping a set in the tournament, backed by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner and R and B Milk Tea.
Last year’s runner-up FEU tied College of Saint Benilde at the top of the standings with an untarnished 2-0 win-loss record, turning their Sunday clash into a virtual title showdown.
The Lady Tamaraws relied on their service game in a closing 8-1 rally to keep the host squad listless after two outings.
Middle blocker Mitzi Panangin paced FEU with 10 points off eight kills and two kill blocks.
Faida Bakanke and Lovely Lopez scored 9 points each while Clarisse Loresco, Gerzel Petallo and Ia David had five points apiece for the Lady Tamaraws, who now have a chance to settle an unfinished business.
FEU trailed UB, 17-18, in the third set before David landed back-to-back aces to spark the Lady Tamaraws’ closing spurt.
Kylie Macatangay had 10 points to lead the Lady Brahmans, who started the third frame with an 8-4 advantage. Dhenise Saldo and Riza Drice finished with four markers each.
