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THOMASIAN POLE vault star EJ Obiena broke the 5.90-meter barrier for the first time in two years after clearing a meet record 5.91 meters to capture gold at the Golden Sand 2026 in Międzyzdroje, Poland, on Monday, August 17. The two-time Olympian comfortably topped the field at the Promenada Gwiazd,…

THE UST Growling Tigers settled for silver in the Asiabasket NSAC World Invitationals after falling to Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the championship game, 92-91, on Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Philsports Arena. Despite the loss, foreign student-athelete Collins Akowe was hailed Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament after posting…

THE UST Golden Spikers fell short in capturing their first win in the V-League Collegiate Challenge after suffering a four-set defeat to the Letran Knights, 26-24, 22-25, 25-16, 25-23, on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Gameville Central Park. Despite UST being able to even the match one set apiece the…

THE UST Golden Tigresses swept the San Beda Lady Red Spikers in their opening match of the 2026 Women’s V-League Collegiate Challenge, 25-15, 25-16, 25-19, on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Gameville Central Park. Returning middle blocker Em Banagua led the way with nine points, built on six attacks and…

GOLDEN SPIKERS mainstays Dux Yambao and Gboy de Vega are set to maximize their final years of UAAP eligibility and return to UST to bolster their Season 89 roster. Both players confirmed the decision to The Flame, expressing high desire to continue representing the school, and make the most out…

THE UST Golden Spikers came short of a comeback victory, absorbing a five-set loss to the NU Bulldogs, on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Gameville Central Park. Despite seeing the returns of veterans Gboy de Vega and Dux Yambao on the taraflex, three consecutive points in the extended fifth set…

THE UST Growling Tigers escaped the JRU Heavy Bombers in double overtime, 97-92, in the semifinals of the Asiabasket NSAC World Invitationals, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig, on Aug. 15, Saturday. Collins Akowe dominated the paint with 33 points and 22 boards, followed by Amiel Acido and rookie Landyn…

THE UST Golden Spikers continue to bolster their lineup, bringing in nine new recruits ahead of the 2026 V-League Men’s Collegiate Challenge, the team announced on its social media page on Friday, Aug. 14. Joining the España-based squad are UAAP Season 88 boy's MVP Rainier Lorayes, 21-year-old middle blocker Luke…

THE UST Growling Tigers dominated Tenri University from Japan to kickstart their AsiaBasket NSAC World Invitationals tourney, 88-65, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig on Friday, Aug 14. UST big man Collins Akowe led the Tigers with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Amiel Acido matched his scoring output shooting…

EYA LAURE stood among Alas Pilipinas’ main gunners en route to their first silver medal in the SEA V.Cup after outlasting Indonesia, 25-13, 23-25, 25-19, 33-31, on Sunday, Aug. 9, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The former UST captain spearheaded the Philippine attack with 17 points, including 15 attacks and two…