Kenneth Maliwanag of FEU-Diliman in action against Adamson in the UAAP Season 89 boys' volleyball tournament, October 4, 2026 at the Blue Eagle Gym. UAAP Media
MANILA — Far Eastern University–Diliman and University of Santo Tomas remain undefeated in the UAAP Season 89 boys' volleyball tournament after overcoming separate opponents on Sunday at the Blue Eagle Gym.
FEU-Diliman swept Adamson University, 25–14, 25–23, 25–16, gaining a measure of revenge against the same team that denied them a twice-to-beat advantage last season.
"We prepared talaga para dito sa match na 'to kasi if you recall last year, sila 'yung nagpa-out sa'min for the twice-to-beat eh. I told the boys na baka this is the time na huwag naman tayong magbigay. Kasi it's a must na kailangan naming mag-ipon ng panalo," said second-year head coach Rene Dulay.
Kenneth Maliwanag and the rest of the Baby Tamaraws delivered for Dulay, escaping a tight second set and building a double-digit lead in the third.
Karch Carolino saw his attackers deliver, with Jude Abes and Ken Vicente drilling kills to help establish 18–7 and 19–8 leads. Maliwanag then put the game out of reach with a monster block that gave the Baby Tamaraws a 20–8 cushion.
James Bernabe and the rest of the Baby Falcons made the third set more respectable, with the outside hitter recording his 10th kill, but the deficit proved too much to overcome. Two straight points from Neox Fallorina off the bench—one on an attack and another from the service line—eventually sealed FEU Diliman's fifth straight win.
Maliwanag paced the FEU Diliman offense with 15 points, scoring seven attacks, six blocks, and two service aces. Ahmad Korooshavi chipped in nine markers, while Abes added eight.
The Baby Falcons slipped to 2–3 despite Bernabe's 13-point performance and the 11 markers from captain Lance Babon.
Karl Escobal of UST in action against La Salle-Zobel in the UAAP Season 89 boys' volleyball tournament, October 4, 2026 at the Blue Eagle Gym. UAAP Media
Meanwhile, UST took the lessons from its previous game against Adamson to heart, taking down La Salle-Zobel in straight sets, 25–11, 25–11, 25–17, to keep pace with FEU Diliman at the top of the standings.
For the undefeated Junior Golden Spikers, it was a balanced effort led by UAAP Season 88 Beach Volleyball MVP Karl Escobal, who finished with nine points on an efficient 62 percent attacking clip and added one ace.
All three UST setters took turns orchestrating the attack, with Chester Esteban producing six excellent sets in the first frame, Jeff Abalos tossing five in the second, and Miguel Panganiban adding seven in the third. The Junior Golden Spikers converted 43 percent of their spike attempts into points.
DLSZ remained tied for sixth place at 1–4, with Brett Urriquia and Kooper Arguelles finishing with six points apiece.
The UE Junior Warriors celebrate a point against UPIS in the UAAP Season 89 boys' volleyball tournament, October 4, 2026 at the Blue Eagle Gym. UAAP Media
On the other hand, University of the East and National University Nazareth School secured their second consecutive victories at the expense of University of the Philippines Integrated School and Ateneo de Manila University, respectively.
The defending champions, now 3–2, took down the Fighting Maroons, 25–19, 25–17, 25–13. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs, also at 3–2, dominated the Blue Eagles, 25–7, 25–18, 25–3.
Prince Padrones carried the cudgels for the defending champions, drilling eight kills and adding three blocks. Captain Mharl Dullete steadied the offense with 20 excellent sets and contributed six points.
Kiel Biscocho paced the NUNS attack with seven points on 13 attempts, while captain Ronnie Millan led the charge at the net with three of the squad's 11 blocks, along with two digs.
Prince Jimenez continued to prove his effectiveness despite his transition to middle blocker, once again leading the way for the now 1–4 UPIS.
Ateneo, meanwhile, continues to search for answers—and its first win—after five matches.