Sports

21

Sep

By The Flame Sports

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‘Dominate 88:’ Growling Tigers set sights on title after regaining relevance

FROM LEAGUE cellar-dwellers to title contenders, the UST Growling Tigers have slowly clawed their way back to relevancy. Last season, the Tigers ended a five-year semifinals drought with their long-awaited return to the Final Four in UAAP Season 87. But their dream run was cut short, dashed by a twice-to-beat…

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20

Sep

By Nicole Atuan

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UST Lady Booters edge UP to kickstart Season 88

THE UST Lady Booters kicked off their UAAP Season 88 women’s football campaign with a gritty 1-0 victory over the UP Fighting Maroons on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Ayala Vermosa Sports Hub in Cavite. Fresh from a bronze-medal finish last season, UST showed grit and composure to secure a…

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20

Sep

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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Three Tiger Tracksters clinch medals in Makati pole vault meet

THREE UST Tiger Tracksters delivered podium finishes in the Atletang Ayala National Pole Vault Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati. UAAP pole vault champion Hokett delos Santos led the charge, clearing 5.0 meters to capture gold in his first-ever street pole vault meet. He later attempted…

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20

Sep

By The Flame News

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Repetition builds virtues that strengthen character, UAAP athletes told

STUDENT-ATHLETES must draw strength from the Lord and commit to repetition and routine to build virtue and overcome external pressures, a priest said. As the fierce competition of the UAAP season draws near, Fr. Filemon Dela Cruz, O.P. reminded student-athletes that true victory is about winning their individual battles, an…

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18

Sep

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas

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Rain or Shine: Contingency plans in place for UAAP Season 88 opening

THE GRAND opening of the UAAP Season 88 will push through on Friday, Sept. 19, at the UST grounds as contingency measures have been prepared in case of inclement weather. UAAP Managing Board of Directors President Fr. Rodel Cansancio, O.P., said the league committee is closely monitoring the situation to…

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18

Sep

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg and Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Ybañez, Alas Pilpinas miss FIVB knockout phase after Iran’s comeback win

IT WAS a heartbreaking exit for Alas Pilipinas after falling short to four-time Asian champion Iran in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Despite a valiant effort, the national team suffered a 25-21, 21-25, 25-17, 23-25, 22-20 loss at the…

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18

Sep

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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UST’s Padrigao still eligible for Season 88 awards despite opening game suspension

DESPITE BEING suspended for UST’s campaign opener, Growling Tigers co-captain Forthsky Padrigao will still be eligible to receive individual awards this UAAP Season 88, the league announced on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Padrigao will serve a one-game suspension on Sunday, Sept. 21, against the UP Fighting Maroons at the UST Quadricentennial…

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17

Sep

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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AB alumni handling UAAP Season 88 kickoff to provide a dose of ‘Thomasian tradition on steroids’

WHEN THE lights go up on September 19, the University of Santo Tomas will not only raise the curtain for UAAP Season 88. It will also showcase a celebration crafted by a triumvirate of Artlets who know the soul of the campus by heart. Heading the production force is Fr.…

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16

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Ybañez, Alas Pilipinas stun powerhouse Egypt for historic first FIVB World Championship win

ALAS PILIPINAS Men shocked world No. 21 Egypt to capture their first FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship victory, 29-27, 23-25, 25-21, 25-21, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Golden Spikers star and Alas libero Josh Ybañez anchored the defense in the back row, tallying five successful…

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15

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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From floor plans to gameplans: Architecture student named as UST’s Season 88 correspondent

THE UAAP introduced Sidney Oliva, a fourth-year Architecture student, as the Season 88 courtside reporter of UST during the league’s basketball press conference at Gloria Maris Sharks Fin Restaurant Greenhills on Monday, Sept. 15. Oliva will step in for Season 87 correspondent and second-year medicine student Chersie Zulueta. Oliva once…

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