Sports

11

Sep

By Jean Chloe Apilat

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Homegrown, one-and-done rookies look to forge own identities for Tigers in Season 89

FAMILIAR FACES and fresh recruits will fill UST’s new backcourt as they aim to establish their own identities while carrying the team’s championship aspirations in UAAP Season 89. Homegrown Tiger Cubs Kirk Cañete and Charles Esteban, who helped UST claim the UAAP Season 87 boys’ basketball title, are among the…

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10

Sep

By Jean Chloe Apilat

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Asiad-bound Cabañero makes MPBL history with 53-point triple-double

FORMER UST King Tiger Nic Cabañero erupted with a career-high 53 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists to etch his name in Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) history. Cabañero’s 53-point outburst surpassed Sarangani’s Jeff Viernes’ 50-point performance on June 3, 2023. He powered Biñan Tatak Gel Beast Motorcycle Mega Wagi…

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10

Sep

By Sophia Carmela Dela Cuesta

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New captains Crisostomo, Llemit assume leadership as Tigers begin yet another hunt for elusive title

THE TWO new captains of the UST Growling Tigers are faced with the daunting task of providing leadership to a team experiencing a 20-year title drought. The España-based squad established itself as a legitimate title contender last season, mounting an impressive run behind the leadership of Nic Cabañero, Forthsky Padrigao,…

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09

Sep

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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UST thumps La Salle in straight sets for first V-League win

THE UST Golden Spikers seize their first victory in the V-League Collegiate Challenge after routing the DLSU Green Spikers in straight sets, 25-23, 25-21, 25-23, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Gameville Central Park. Alas Pilipinas member Al-Bukharie Sali led the España squad to their maiden win of the tournament…

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09

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Tigresses absorb uncharacteristic loss to Lady Altas

THE UST Golden Tigresses were swept by the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Lady Altas, 15-25, 18-25, 18-25, in the V-League Collegiate Challenge on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Gameville Central Park. Returning Reg Jurado led UST with nine points, while Marga Altea added eight. UST stumbled out of the…

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07

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Former King Tiger Nic Cabañero, Koji Buenaflor to represent PH in Asian Games 3×3

FORMER UST Growling Tigers teammates Nic Cabañero and Koji Buenaflor reunite as they join the Philippines’ 3x3 squad for the 2026 Asian Games. The participation of the two Thomasian cagers in the regional tournament was confirmed to The Flame by former Gilas 3x3 member Gelo Crisostomo on Monday, Sept. 7. Cabañero, now…

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05

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Marga Altea plays heroine in deciding set as UST escapes UE in V-League

THE UST Golden Tigresses outlasted the surging UE Lady Warriors in a thrilling five-setter, 24-26, 25-17, 25-23, 20-25, 15-5, in the V-League Women’s Collegiate Challenge, on Saturday, Sept. 5, at Gameville Central Park. Marga Altea stepped up despite the absence of captain Reg Jurado and Angge Poyos, with 21 points…

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03

Sep

By Michael Luke Ezekiel Bechaida

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UST bags Pinoyliga chip, overwhelms CEU for the crown

THE UST Growling Tigers completed their quest in bringing home their second preseason championship of the year by blowing-out the Centro Escolar University Scorpions, 81-60, at the 2026 Pinoyliga Cup: The Big Dance Finals on Thursday, Sept. 3, at the Playtime Filoil Center. The Big Dance All-Tournament inductee and Finals…

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02

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Obiena shrugs off fatigue, snags silver in Germany

THOMASIAN OLYMPIAN Ernest John Obiena powered through a grueling stretch of competitions to claim silver in the men’s pole vault at the Domspringen Wesel Internationales Stabhochsprungmeeting Am Großen Markt, Willibrordi-Dom in Wesel, Germany. The 30-year-old Asian record holder cleared 5.75 meters to add another podium finish to his outdoor season…

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01

Sep

By Sophia Carmela Dela Cuesta

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Obiena bags ninth title of the year in Berlin ahead of Asian Games 

THOMASIAN OLYMPIAN EJ Obiena once again added another gold to his collection after ruling the ISTAFF Berlin, marking the star pole vaulter’s fourth title in the German capital and ninth title of the year. The Tondo native cleared 5.82 meters to top the competition at the ISTAFF Berlin at Germany’s…

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