UP fends off gritty UE in opener of UAAP 87 women's volleyball br br The UP Fighting Maroons got their act together in time to fend off the gritty UE Lady Warriors, 25-18, 26-24, 24-26, 13-25, 15-13, in the UAAP Season 87 women's volleyball opener at the Mall of Asia Arena on Feb. 15, 2025. Joan Monares pumped 17 points and logged 11 excellent digs to lead the Fighting Maroons, who gave former La Salle assistant coach Benson Bocboc a winning start to his UP head coaching gig.