MANILA, Aug. 24 -- Far Eastern University (FEU) survived College of Saint Benilde, 25-22, 25-21, 23-25, 24-26, 15-8, Sunday in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge at Paco Arena in Manila.

The Lady Tamaraws rallied behind Faida Bakanke and Jaz Ellarina to prevail over the reigning NCAA champions after two hours and 17 minutes.

Bakanke finished with 22 points off 17 attacks, three blocks, and two aces, while Ellarina chipped in 21 points on 15 attacks and six blocks as FEU improved to a 4-1 win-loss record.

"Consistency and composure really matter here. Even though we were tired from the last game because we finished it at night and then this morning [game], it seems like we can't excuse ourselves from being tired again. What we reall...