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Far Eastern University dethroned La Salle to earn its maiden V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge crown with a 25-22, 28-26, 25-18 sweep of the winner-take-all Game 3 on Friday evening at Philsports Arena. After surviving a tight first set, the Tamaraws gained momentum for good after fighting back from a 20-24 deficit and saving four match points to tie the frame. Dryx Saavedra nailed a crosscourt hit to help FEU reach match point, 27-26, before Charles Absin nailed the set-clinching block to take a two-set advantage. Saavedra sustained his solid form in the third, helping the Tamaraws pull away with a 15-9 spread. Mikko Espartero put on the finishing touches, scoring the last three points including the championship-sealing ace. Saavedra emerged as the Finals MVP with a game-high 24 points on top of six digs. Absin was also instrumental for FEU with 12 points including three blocks. Lirick Mendoza had 10 points, while skipper Jelord Talisayan had eight points, 13 receptions, and six digs. Setter Benny Martinez made 19 excellent sets, while Espartero added six points.
Far Eastern University played incredibly well to take down La Salle and earn their first V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge crown. 
Dryx Saavedra was on fire, leading the team with 24 points and earning the Finals MVP title. 
Charles Absin and Mikko Espartero also had standout performances, especially in those crucial moments. Big congrats to the Tamaraws for such a thrilling win! 
What a way to make history! 
