MANILA, Nov. 24 -- University of the East pulled off an 18-25, 22-25, 25-21, 25-19, 18-16 victory over defending champion University of the East in the UAAP Season 88 boys' volleyball tournament on Sunday at the Blue Eagle Gym in Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

Emmanuel Marcelo scored 17 points to go with 18 receptions and six excellent digs as the Junior Warriors climbed to solo second with a 10-3 record.

The Far Eastern University-Diliman Baby Tamaraws slipped to third at 9-4 after bowing to National University-Nazareth School Bullpups, 25-22, 26-24, 18-25, 25-23. The victory gave the Bullpups a twice-to-beat advantage. Paul Roque chipped in 16 points, while skipper Clarence Gianan chipped had 13 points off nine attacks, two blocks, and ...