FAR Eastern University recovered from two sets down to spoil Rizal Technological University's debut in the V-League Foreign Reinforced Conference, 17-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 16-14, on Thursday at The Arena in San Juan.
Greg Dolor and Joshua Barrica scored on back-to-back spikes to end the contest, helping the Tamaraws survive a second straight five-setter to even their win-loss record 1-1.
Dolor finished with 18 points and Barrica had 15.
Jeric Gacutan and Franco Camcam added 13 and 11 markers, respectively, for FEU, which bowed in the opener to Systema, 25-14, 18-25, 25-19, 9-25, 9-15, in its opening match.
FEU coach Kid Santos said the five-set matches should help them better prepare for the UAAP.
“Nasusubok ang tibay ng loob mas gusto ko pa nga ’yung five sets," said Santos. "Basta kami lalaban lang lagi paghahanda na namin ito sa UAAP. Para masanay na sila sa tapang."
FEU fell behind in the fourth, 14-18, but the Tamaraws scored eight consecutive points to snatch the lead, 22-18, before Barrica sealed the set as he scored on a hit and a service ace.
Sahud Masuhod scored 18 points for RTU, Carlo Sebastian had 16 and Ryan Crisostomo added 10.
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