Far Eastern University-DN Steel stopped the slide at the right time. The Tamaraws swept 3B, 25-15, 25-16, 25-17, on Wednesday at the Filoil Centre in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference to stay in the semifinal hunt.

The win lifts FEU to 5-2, tied with Savouge in the six-team semifinal race. Defending champion Criss Cross leads at 5-0, followed by National University-Archipelago Builders at 5-1, Alpha Insurance at 5-2 and ClearSKiiin at 4-1.

FEU Keeps Semifinal Bid Alive

Rhodson Du-ot orchestrated the offense with 12 excellent sets and four points, spreading the attack across the lineup. Kyle Tandoc led FEU with 10 points, and Dryx Saavedra added eight.

Xandrex Ragusta and Doula Ndongala chipped in seven points apiece, while Luis Miguel and Amet Bituin had five each. Charles Absin and Joshua Idong scored four apiece in the 65-minute match.

“Maganda kasi lahat nabigyan ng chance makapag-showcase ng talent nila,” said FEU head coach Eddieson Orcullo. He credited the team’s preparation in recent days for the bounce-back.

FEU outhit 3B 42-28 in attacks and dominated the net with a 13-1 edge in blocks. The Tamaraws also held a 3-1 advantage in service aces.

FEU next faces the Armed Forces of the Philippines at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Philsports Arena. The Tamaraws will look to build on a win that followed consecutive losses to National University and Savouge.

3B Faces Elimination Pressure

The Event Masters absorbed a fourth straight defeat and fell to 1-5, leaving them one loss away from elimination. Their semifinal hopes now hang by a thread.

Carl Berdal scored nine points for 3B, while Ralph Cabalsa added eight. Harry Ocay finished with six points and nine excellent receptions.

3B will try to snap the skid against AEP-Cabstars at 1 p.m. Sunday at the same venue in San Juan. Another loss could end its campaign.