FAR Eastern University seeks a strong start in its quest for another title as it takes on Jose Rizal University in Pool B of the 2025 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Preseason Unity Cup on Saturday at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan.
Game time is set at 3 p.m. following the 1 p.m. Pool A clash between San Beda University and Emilio Aguinaldo College.
Meanwhile, the Pool D collision between San Sebastian College-Recoletos and University of Perpetual Help is set at 5 p.m.
However, all eyes will be on the Lady Tamaraws as they try to bring the momentum of their National Invitationals Batangas Leg conquest in the centerpiece competition of the league, backed by Shakey’s Pizza Parlor, Peri-Peri Charcoal Chicken, Potato Corner and R and B Milk Tea.
“Hopefully, madala namin ‘yung nangyari sa amin sa Invitationals, ‘yung mga na-experience namin, yung maturity ng team especially sa chemistry sa tournament na ito,” said FEU head coach Tina Salak.
The Lady Tamaraws swept the three-game final stop of the three-leg Invitationals without dropping a single set for their breakthrough crown.
Best Player of the Batangas Leg Faida Bakanke banners FEU, which finished third in the tournament last year. Bakanke is backed by a solid crew led by veteran setter Tin Ubaldo, Alas Pilipinas member Cla Loresco, Jazlyn Ellarina, Alyssa Devosora, Gerzel Petallo and Mitzi Panangin.
The Lady Bombers will bank on holdovers Angelica Yongco, Czarina Ramos, Mailey Amante and Marianne Alona.
On the other hand, the Lady Red Spikers under new head coach Kungfu Reyes test their mettle against a formidable Lady Generals side for their debut in the competition, supported by Asics, Mikasa, Smart Sports, F2 Logistics, Team Rebel Sports, Belo Deo, SM Tickets and PusoP.com as technical partners.
Reyes will be pinning his hopes on Angel Habacon, Erin Navarro, Janelle Bachar, Amber Lily Biong, and Patricia Hiponia.
EAC eyes redemption after a winless stint in the previous edition.
The Lady Stags and Lady Altas are also looking to bounce back following their listless outings last year.
Games in the SSL Preseason Unity Cup are available live and on demand via PusoP.com and Solar Sports.
