MANILA, Aug. 30 -- Far Eastern University survived Letran's late rally to prevail, 25-13, 25-17, 25-21, at the start of the Shakey's Super League (SSL) National Invitationals Luzon leg at the University of Batangas Millennium Gym Friday night.

Alas Pilipinas member Clarisse Loresco led the Lady Tamaraws with 11 points off seven attacks, three blocks, and an ace. Faida Bakanke chipped in 10 points, while Ia Madane David, Alyzza Devosora, and Gerzel Petallo scored five each. Skipper Tin Ubaldo had eight excellent sets.

"There's only one system but the in-game adjustments are up to them. We started well but we got a little off in the third set because of the mix of players," FEU head coach Tina Salak said after the match.

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