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Akowe-less UST advance to Pinoyliga quarterfinals with blowout of UMak

23

Aug

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Akowe-less UST advance to Pinoyliga quarterfinals with blowout of UMak

THE UST Growling Tigers outclass the UMak Herons in a 92-55 blowout in their Round of 16 matchup at the 2026 Pinoyliga Collegiate Cup, on Sunday, August 23, at the Blue Eagle Gym. Despite lacking the services of foreign student-athlete Collins Akowe, the Tigers showed no signs of regression in…

Jurado-less Golden Tigresses absorb first V-League loss against gutsy Lady Chiefs

22

Aug

By Jean Chloe Apilat

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Jurado-less Golden Tigresses absorb first V-League loss against gutsy Lady Chiefs

THE UST Golden Tigresses fell short in a hard-fought five-set thriller against the Arellano University Lady Chiefs, 21-25, 25-21, 33-31, 23-25, 13-15, in the 2026 Women’s V-league Collegiate Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Gameville Central Park. The Tigresses were without captain Reg Jurado and Lianne Penuliar for the…

Tiger Cubs rout Junior Fighting Maroons for first Season 89 win

21

Aug

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Tiger Cubs rout Junior Fighting Maroons for first Season 89 win

THE UST Tiger Cubs notched their first win on home turf against the UPIS Junior Fighting Maroons, 86-77, on Friday, Aug. 21, at the Quadricentennial Pavilion. Rookie Miguel Austria spearheaded UST on both ends with 28 points and 26 rebounds, while Mcryan Macasarte chipped in 20 markers. The Tiger Cubs…

Obiena clears first 5.91m since Olympics to extend gold medal streak in Poland

18

Aug

By Marycon Badinas

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Obiena clears first 5.91m since Olympics to extend gold medal streak in Poland

THOMASIAN POLE vault star EJ Obiena broke the 5.90-meter barrier for the first time in two years after clearing a meet record 5.91 meters to capture gold at the Golden Sand 2026 in Międzyzdroje, Poland, on Monday, August 17. The two-time Olympian comfortably topped the field at the Promenada Gwiazd,…

UST settles for silver in NSAC after falling to Nagoya in one-point heartbreaker

16

Aug

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UST settles for silver in NSAC after falling to Nagoya in one-point heartbreaker

THE UST Growling Tigers settled for silver in the Asiabasket NSAC World Invitationals after falling to Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the championship game, 92-91, on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Philsports Arena. Despite the loss, foreign student-athelete Collins Akowe was hailed Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament after posting…

Golden Spikers succumb to Knights for second V-League loss

16

Aug

By Michael Luke Ezekiel Bechaida

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Golden Spikers succumb to Knights for second V-League loss

THE UST Golden Spikers fell short in capturing their first win in the V-League Collegiate Challenge after suffering a four-set defeat to the Letran Knights, 26-24, 22-25, 25-16, 25-23, on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Gameville Central Park. Despite UST being able to even the match one set apiece the…

16

Aug

By Lorenzo Sebastian Amoroso

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UST drub San Beda in V-League opener

THE UST Golden Tigresses swept the San Beda Lady Red Spikers in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s V-League Collegiate Challenge, 25-15, 25-16, 25-19, on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Gameville Central Park. Returning middle blocker Em Banagua led the way with nine points, built on six attacks and…

UST veterans Yambao, de Vega set to return for final UAAP stint with Golden Spikers

16

Aug

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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UST veterans Yambao, de Vega set to return for final UAAP stint with Golden Spikers

GOLDEN SPIKERS mainstays Dux Yambao and Gboy de Vega are set to maximize their final years of UAAP eligibility and return to UST to bolster their Season 89 roster. Both players confirmed the decision to The Flame, expressing high desire to continue representing the school, and make the most out…

Golden Spikers’ reverse sweep bid falls short as Bulldogs survive in V-League opener

15

Aug

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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Golden Spikers’ reverse sweep bid falls short as Bulldogs survive in V-League opener

THE UST Golden Spikers came short of a comeback victory, absorbing a five-set loss to the NU Bulldogs, on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Gameville Central Park. Despite seeing the returns of veterans Gboy de Vega and Dux Yambao on the taraflex, three consecutive points in the extended fifth set…

UST marches on to NSAC finals after conquering JRU in double overtime

15

Aug

By Lara Sofia Alvarez

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UST marches on to NSAC finals after conquering JRU in double overtime

THE UST Growling Tigers escaped the JRU Heavy Bombers in double overtime, 97-92, in the semifinals of the Asiabasket NSAC World Invitationals, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig, on Aug. 15, Saturday. Collins Akowe dominated the paint with 33 points and 22 boards, followed by Amiel Acido and rookie Landyn…