FAR Eastern University rebounded from a tough Game 2 defeat with a resounding 25-22, 28-26, 25-18 triumph over De La Salle University in their sudden death duel to secure its first-ever V-League Men's Collegiate Challenge championship at the Philsports Arena in Pasig on Friday night.

After falling short of a sweep in their previous encounter, the Tamaraws regrouped and leaned heavily on Finals MVP Dryx Saavedra's stellar 24-point performance to clinch the championship. The win not only marked FEU's breakthrough in the league but also halted La Salle's drive for a back-to-back title.

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