![Lovely Lopez delivers crucial points in the deciding fifth set. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/650393336_2325508501263949_1256361110389917790_n.jpg)
Far Eastern University survived a marathon five-set battle against National University to move into a tie for second place in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament.
The FIBA Asia Cup Trophy Tour is set to ignite excitement in the Philippines as it makes its way across key locations from June 16 to 18, 2025. The tour highlights the growing legacy of women’s basketball, celebrating local athletes and building community pride.
![The 2025 PVL Draft is set to take place at Novotel Manila Araneta City this Sunday, June 8. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PVL-Draft-Combine-25-Draftees-3278-400x200.jpg)
A total of 57 players will vie for pro volleyball glory in the 2025 PVL Draft, with three-time UAAP MVP Mhicaela Belen leading a strong cast of collegiate and overseas-trained talents. The draft takes place Sunday at Novotel Manila Araneta City.
![Jen Nierva, Bella Belen and Sheena Toring [UAAP media bureau]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UAAP85-WVB-Jen-Nierva-Bella-Belen-Sheena-Toring-7801421-400x200.jpg)
National University blew away University of the East with a 25-23, 25-9, 25-12 scoreline, earning back-to-back wins in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament at Philsports Arena on Sunday, Mar. 12.