UA UE addresses release of players, sponsor exit

UA UE addresses release of players, sponsor exit

MANILA, Philippines — The University of the East on Saturday responded to reports surrounding its women’s volleyball team. In a statement, the school explained why several players from the team were released and confirmed that the team’s main backer Strong Group Athletics (SGA) “chose not to renew its sponsorship for Season 88” after the contract expired in May. READ: UA UE Lady Warriors move past heartbreaking exodus of players “Unfortunately, …

UE explains women's volleyball clean-house measures amid player expulsions

MANILA, Philippines – The University of the East (UE) responded to its massive, controversial shakeup of the Lady Warriors women’s volleyball squad, saying the move was done as a clean-slate measure to make way for a new coaching staff, per a lengthy statement on Saturday, June 14. Although the coaches have not been named yet, UE said its Physical Education (PE) Department led the way in choosing, as approved by university president Zosimo Batta…