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08

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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‘No excuses:’ Growling Tigers hungry for redemption after two embarassing seasons

THE ONCE mighty UST Growling Tigers have dug themselves deep down the rabbit hole in the last couple of years. During the two previous UAAP seasons, the España-based squad was a mere shadow of its old glorious self, its reputation degenerating from highly formidable to easily beatable. The team, which…

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07

Sep

By Nicole Atuan

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Golden Tigresses yield to Kurashiki Ablaze in UAAP kickoff party closer

POWERHOUSE KURASHIKI Ablaze was too hot to contain for the UST Golden Tigresses in the packed out volleyball exhibition game at the Quadricentennial Pavilion on Sept. 6., Friday. The reinforced Tigresses bowed to the professional Japanese club in four sets, 25-21, 29-27, 17-25, 25-19, to end the University’s UAAP Season…

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07

Sep

By Rishna Joy Maglinao and Nicole Atuan

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‘Pressure is privilege:’ Growling Tigresses poised for UAAP crown defense

AFTER CAPTURING their first crown in 17 years last season, the UST Growling Tigresses are locked and loaded to embrace the pressure accompanying a title defense bid in the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament. The Tigresses, who went from being consistent contenders to champions, face intense pressure from rival…

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06

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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Thomasian athletes told to pursue ‘spiritual congruence’ in upcoming UAAP games

THOMASIAN ATHLETES must seek “spiritual congruence” to become critical and innovative in pursuing victories in UAAP Season 87, the University's athletics chief said. In his homily for the mass for athletes, UST Athletics director and regent Fr. Rodel Cansancio, O.P. said "spiritual congruence" calls for consistency in the thoughts, words…

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06

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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UST Growling Tigers: Not about new players but detailed preparations, chemistry

THE UST Growling Tigers will make yet another attempt to end its UAAP title drought with a revitalized lineup, but for the coaching staff of last season's worst, the key to a successful campaign lies not on recruiting new players, but on choosing those who will "fit in the system."…

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21

Aug

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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UST settles for silver after crumbling to UE in Mobile Legends closer

AFTER GOING unblemished right before the Finals, the UST Teletigers Esports Club flumped to a silver finish in the first-ever UAAP Mobile Legends: Bang Bang championship on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The UE Zenith Warriors dashed the Teletigers’ hopes for the crown via a stunning sweep, 2-0, at Areté, Ateneo de Manila…

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18

Aug

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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UST Golden Spikers survive NCAA champs UPHSD Altas in five-set thriller

THE UST Golden Spikers outlasted the reigning NCAA champions University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Altas in the V-League men’s collegiate challenge on Sunday, Aug. 18. The UAAP silver medalists capitalized on their 12 blocks to deny the aggressive UPHSD a reverse sweep, 25-18, 25-22, 25-23, 25-23, 15-9, at…

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17

Aug

By The Flame Sports

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UST whacks UE in Mobile Legends opener

THE TELETIGERS Esports Club (UST TGR) claimed their first victory in the first-ever UAAP Mobile Legends: Bang Bang esports tournament on Aug. 17, Saturday. UST TGR defeated the UE Zenith Warriors in a 2-0 beatdown to get three points in the group stage at Areté, Ateneo de Manila University. UST…

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16

Aug

By The Flame Sports

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UST Teletigers take silver after crushing loss to DLSU Viridis Arcus

THE UST Teletigers Esports Club (UST TGR) brought home the silver medal in the inaugural UAAP Season 87 esports VALORANT tournament on Friday, Aug. 16. UST TGR missed out on the UAAP esports title after crumbling to the DLSU Viridis Arcus in a clean sweep, 2-0, at the Areté, Ateneo…

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15

Aug

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg

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Teletigers clinch bronze in NBA2K after friendly fire

UST TELETIGER Eryx delos Reyes secured a podium finish after a teammate versus teammate duel in the first-ever UAAP Season 87 esports NBA2K tournament on Thursday, Aug. 15. Delos Reyes bagged the third place after downing teammate Daemiel Argame via sweep, 2-0, at Areté, Ateneo de Manila University. Despite topping…

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