The FEU Tamaraws celebrate a point against Arellano in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge, September 13, 2026 at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City. PVL Media
MANILA — Far Eastern University made quick work of Arellano University, 25-16, 25-14, 25-19, to stay undefeated in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge on Sunday at the Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
The Tamaraws fended off a late challenge by the Chiefs in the third set to complete their third straight win, improving to 3-0 in the competition.
"Lahat naman ng team na makakalaro natin, talagang gusto nilang kunin 'yung game sa’tin. Kaya medyo hindi pwedeng petiks petiks lang," said FEU head coach Eddieson Orcullo.
"'Yun talaga ang target ng team, dapat bumaba 'yung errors tapos dumami 'yung magandang ginagawa. Tapos 'yung factor din na nagbigay din ng opponent errors," he added, as his side only had a total of 15 errors in the quick 74-minute win.
Arellano forced an 18-all deadlock in the third set before Amet Bituin scored three points in a 7-1 finishing run to secure the win for FEU.
Bituin finished with a game-high 11 points on eight attacks and three blocks, while Doula Ndongala made 10 markers by tallying eight of the team’s 14 blocks to go along with two attacks.
Mikko Espartero and Kyle Tandoc added six points each, while Dryx Saavedra had five markers for the Tamaraws.
FEU will attempt to extend its unbeaten streak to four games when they go up against UAAP rival National University on September 26.
Meanwhile, the Chiefs slid to 2-3 and are now tied with University of Santo Tomas, College of Saint Benilde, and De La Salle University from the fourth to seventh spots.
Angelo Fernandez was the lone bright spot in the loss with 10 points on seven attacks and three aces.
Jake Teves scored five points off the bench while Daniel Agovida, Arman Guinto, Jake Pangilinan, and Jiwen Sinuto all had four pointd each.
Arellano will look to get back on track against Mapua on Saturday, 10 a.m.