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THIS SEASON, the spotlight shines brighter on Nigerian big man Collins Akowe following a standout rookie campaign. After a breakout debut that earned him Rookie of the Year and Mythical Five honors, the 6-foot-10 center enters his sophomore season as one of the team’s most important pieces. For Akowe, however,…

THE UST Golden Tigresses made quick work of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Lady Knights, sweeping their way to a 25-21, 25-19, 25-19 victory on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Gameville Central Park. Rookie libero Niña Robles earned Player of the Game honors after tallying 10 excellent digs,…

THE UST Golden Spikers claimed their second straight win after edging the Mapúa University Cardinals, 22-25, 25-19, 25-23, 26-24, in the V-League Collegiate Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Gameville Central Park. Al-Bukharie Sali led UST with 22 points built on 20 attacks and two aces, while Trevor Valera added…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…