Still awaiting the arrival of star recruits Casiey Dongallo and Jelai Gajero, the UP Fighting Maroons are already putting up surprise wins in UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball with the likes of Joan Monares and rookie Kianne Olango leading the way
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MANILA, Philippines – Unlike its almighty men’s basketball team, UP’s women’s volleyball squad is far from a contending threat in UAAP competition, posting just a single win in Season 86 against 13 losses., Jelai Gajero, and Kizzie Madriaga, the Fighting Maroons were still viewed as levels below real title chasers like NU, La Salle, and UST.
In contention shape or not, the Maroons still aim to build off their newfound winning ways while they are on the right path. One of these key additions is former NU high school star Kianne Olango, who followed up a 15-point debut against UE with 17 points off 13 attacks, 3 blocks, and an ace against FEU.
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