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Obiena claims sixth gold of the season at Germany pole vault meet

01

Aug

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Obiena claims sixth gold of the season at Germany pole vault meet

FILIPINO POLE vaulter and Thomasian athlete EJ Obiena struck gold at the inaugural International Pole Vault Meeting held at Cathedral Square in Halberstadt, Germany on Saturday, Aug. 1. Fresh off a silver-medal finish at the Meeting Madrid in Spain, the two-time Olympian sealed his victory by clearing 5.76 meters. Qatari…

Six Tiger Softbelles to represent PH in Women’s Baseball World Cup debut

31

Jul

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Six Tiger Softbelles to represent PH in Women’s Baseball World Cup debut

SIX UST Tiger Softbelles will don the Philippine colors as the national team makes its long-awaited debut in the 2026 WBSC Women's Baseball World Cup Group Stage from August 13 to 17 in Tainan, Chinese Taipei. The six Thomasians selected to the national squad are Ma. Christine Bautista, Angel…

MVP Poyos leads Tigresses over Lady Blazers to capture first SSL crown

26

Jul

By Lorenzo Sebastian Amoroso

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MVP Poyos leads Tigresses over Lady Blazers to capture first SSL crown

THE UST Golden Tigresses bagged the 2026 Shakey's Super League Collegiate National Invitationals crown with a 22-25, 25-8, 25-12, 25-22 victory over the Benilde Lady Blazers in the championship match on Sunday, July 26, at the Playtime Filoil Centre. Angge Poyos’ all-around performance fueled the championship charge, notching 20 points…

Tigresses sweep Lady Knights to clinch SSL finals berth

24

Jul

By Michael Luke Ezekiel Bechaida

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Tigresses sweep Lady Knights to clinch SSL finals berth

THE UST Golden Tigresses punch their ticket to the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate National Invitationals finals after drubbing the NCAA Season 101 champions Letran Lady Knights in straight sets, 25-10, 25-19, 25-12, on Friday, July 24, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Newly appointed team captain Reg Jurado led the…

Rookie Rubin dazzles as UST clinches Shakey’s top seed

23

Jul

By Marycon Badinas

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Rookie Rubin dazzles as UST clinches Shakey’s top seed

THE UST Golden Tigresses wrapped up the preliminary round of the 2026 Shakey’s Super League Collegiate National Invitationals with a commanding straight-set victory over international guest team Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Club, 25-18, 25-10, 25-21, on Thursday, July 23, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Rookie Kim Rubin paced the…

New UST captain Jurado leads Tigresses past Australian guest team in SSL

22

Jul

By Michael Luke Ezekiel Bechaida

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New UST captain Jurado leads Tigresses past Australian guest team in SSL

THE UST Golden Tigresses continued their dominant campaign in the 2026 Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals after cruising past guest team Southern Storm Melbourne in straight sets, 25-20, 25-14, 25-9, on Wednesday, July 22, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Star spiker Angge Poyos led the offense with 14 points off…

Golden Tigresses sweep Letran for third straight SSL win

21

Jul

By Jean Chloe Apilat

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Golden Tigresses sweep Letran for third straight SSL win

THE UST Golden Tigresses notched their third straight victory in the 2026 Shakey's Super League Collegiate National Invitationals after sweeping the NCAA Season 101 champion Colegio de San Juan de Letran Lady Knights, 25-22, 25-17, 25-13, on Tuesday, July 21, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. UST dominated the match statistically…

Golden Tigresses weather Benilde for second straight victory

20

Jul

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Golden Tigresses weather Benilde for second straight victory

THE UST Golden Tigresses dispatched the College of Saint Benilde Lady Blazers, 25-22, 25-15, 15-25, 25-12, in the 2026 Shakey's Super League Collegiate National Invitationals on Monday, July 20, at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. A third-set setback did little to derail the Golden Tigresses, who regained their footing and…

Ybañez claims second international Best Libero plum as Alas Pilipinas closes SEA V Cup Leg 1

20

Jul

By Sophia Carmela Dela Cuesta

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Ybañez claims second international Best Libero plum as Alas Pilipinas closes SEA V Cup Leg 1

UST GOLDEN SPIKERS main gunner Josh Ybañez emerged as the Best Libero of the first leg of the 2026 Southeast Asia V Cup in Candon City, Ilocos Sur on Sunday, July 19. The Mindanao-native led Alas Pilipinas Men in defense to earn his second Best Libero recognition, following the same…

Buenaflor, Gilas U23 clinch 3×3 World Cup berth with Youth Nations League triumph

20

Jul

By Michael Luke Ezekiel Bechaida

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Buenaflor, Gilas U23 clinch 3×3 World Cup berth with Youth Nations League triumph

UST GROWLING TIGER forward Koji Buenaflor and the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 U23 squad booked a 2026 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup spot by sweeping the Youth Nations League Asia-2 Stop 6 on Sunday, July 19 in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The squad of Buenaflor, San Beda's Jhuniel Dela Rama, Adamson’s Earl…