Sports

23

Apr

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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UST banks on Umandal’s late heroics to stun NU, keep twice-to-beat hopes alive

FACING FAMILIAR and formidable foes, the UST Golden Spikers found themselves in a tough spot during the fourth set of the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball eliminations closer against the reigning champions NU Bulldogs, on Wednesday, April 22.  After taking the first two sets, UST were poised for a straight-sets…

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22

Apr

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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Tigresses forced into playoff as Lady Bulldogs complete reverse sweep in elims closer

THE UST Golden Tigresses dug themselves a huge hole after suffering a 19-25, 23-25, 25-18, 25-18, 15-13 reverse sweep to the NU Lady Bulldogs to close the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball eliminations on Wednesday, April 22, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. After blowing a 2-0 lead, the Tigresses dropped…

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22

Apr

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas

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Umandal steers late UST surge to topple defending champ NU, forces playoff for No. 2 spot

THE UST Golden Spikers ended the elimination round with a bang, stunning the six-peat-seeking NU Bulldogs in four sets, 30-28, 25-17, 22-25, 25-23, to force a playoff for the No. 2 spot in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday, April 22, at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Coming…

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21

Apr

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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Golden Spikers’ system mastery to be tested in elims closer against NU

ENTERING THEIR final match of the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball eliminations, the UST Golden Spikers face a daunting challenge against the reigning champions NU Bulldogs. Since their season-opening loss to the Jhocson-squad, the Golden Spikers have dropped six of their last seven meetings against NU, including back-to-back finals sweeps…

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20

Apr

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Pepito anchors Tigresses with positivity as UST braces for toughest challenge ahead

WITH THEIR final four hopes hanging in the balance, the UST Golden Tigresses are banking on belief as the road to the Finals grows steeper. At the center of that faith is graduating captain Detdet Pepito, who continues to rally her team to stay grounded and fearless ahead of a…

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19

Apr

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas

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Tigresses snare crucial win over UP, move one win shy of semis

THE UST Golden Tigresses kept their fate in their hands after clawing the UP Fighting Maroons in four sets, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-19, to bolster their Final Four bid in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament on Sunday, April 19, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Ace spiker Angge…

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19

Apr

By Lorenzo Sebastian Amoroso

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Akowe-less Tigers open NSAC campaign with win over Bulldogs

THE NEW-look UST Growling Tigers claimed a 75-68 victory over the NU Bulldogs to open their Asiabasket NSAC College Basketball Campus Tour campaign on Sunday, April 19, at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym. Without UAAP Elite Team member Collins Akowe, the Tigers leaned on an effective small-ball setup. Amiel Acido…

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19

Apr

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Golden Spikers firm up semis push with morale-boosting win over UP

THE UST Golden Spikers wasted no time dismantling the UP Fighting Maroons, 25-14, 25-17, 25-16, for their third straight win in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament on Sunday, April 19, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Improving to a 9-4 win-loss card, the Golden Spikers strengthened their hold…

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15

Apr

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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Coach Odjie Mamon stresses ‘3 D’s’ as Golden Spikers eye strong finish in eliminations

  CLINCHING THEIR fourth straight Final Four appearance in the UAAP men’s volleyball tournament, the UST Golden Spikers remain far from satisfied as head coach Odjie Mamon pushes for greater consistency heading into the final stretch of the eliminations.  Following a four-set victory over the Adamson Soaring Falcons on April…

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14

Apr

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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Tiger Cubs Cañete, Esteban to join Growling Tigers

TIGER CUBS standouts Kirk Cañete and Charles Esteban will move up to the UST Growling Tigers after completing their senior high school stint. Tiger Cubs head coach Manu Inigo said the two cagers' inclusion in the collegiate team is in line with the UST administration's intended pathway for its players. “Of…

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