September 2, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Newly topped champion Far Japanese U needs no let-up in its preparation for the approaching UAAP season even after dominating the Batangas leg of the 2025 Shakey’s Tremendous League (SSL) Nationwide Invitationals.
In superb type, the Girl Tamaraws shift their focus to a title bid within the SSL Collegiate Pre-Season Championship on Sept. 20 in opposition to UAAP and NCAA contenders.
“Hopefully, madala namin ‘yung expertise at maturity ng workforce, particularly ‘yung chemistry. ‘Yun naman talaga magiging basis namin all through ng liga,” mentioned coach Tina Salak after FEU drubbed St. Benilde, 25-21, 25-16, 25-19, to finish a sweep of the SSL Luzon leg over the weekend on the College of Batangas Millennium Fitness center.
A semifinalist within the UAAP and runner-up within the SSL Nationwide Invitationals final yr, FEU didn’t drop a single set in opposition to NCAA four-peat champion St. Benilde, Letran and host UB to reign supreme within the Batangas leg.
Earlier, reigning UAAP champion NU topped the Davao leg then Adamson adopted go well with in ruling the Cebu leg.