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Jun

Obiena captures first outdoor gold of 2026 season in Poland

RETURNING TO the top of the podium, Filipino pole vault star and UST alumnus EJ Obiena captured his first outdoor gold medal of the 2026 season after ruling the Czesław Cybulski Memorial in Poznań, Poland on Monday, June 29. The two-time Olympian cleared 5.72 meters on his second attempt to…

Jun

By Michael Luke Ezekiel Bechaida

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Tigers drub Gilas Youth to conclude FilOil elims

THE UST Growling Tigers closed their Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup eliminations with a slim victory against the Gilas Pilipinas Youth, 99-90, on Tuesday, June 23, at the Playtime FilOil Centre. Finishing with an even 3-3 win/loss slate, the Tigers have locked in their spot in the quarterfinals as the fourth…

UST Junior Growling Tigresses to represent PH in NBA Rising Stars Invitational

Jun

By The Flame Sports

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UST Junior Growling Tigresses to represent PH in NBA Rising Stars Invitational

REIGNING UAAP Season 88 juniors women’s basketball champion UST Junior Growling Tigresses will represent the Philippines in the girls’ division of the 2026 NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore this month. The tournament, to be held from June 23 to 28 at the OCBC Arena will feature 12 boys’ teams…

UST basketball stars land slots in Collegiate Press Corps Mythical Five

Jun

By Marycon Badinas

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UST basketball stars land slots in Collegiate Press Corps Mythical Five

THOMASIAN STANDOUTS Kent Pastrana, Brigette Santos and Collins Akowe were recognized as among the finest student cagers as they earned spots in the Collegiate Press Corps Mythical Five, which honors the top performers of the UAAP Season 88 and NCAA Season 101. The trio banner UST’s representation at the annual…

Tigers advance to FilOil quarterfinals despite NU loss

Jun

By Lorenzo Sebastian Amoroso

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Tigers advance to FilOil quarterfinals despite NU loss

IN A replay of the recent 2026 NSAC Asiabasket finals, the UST Growling Tigers yielded in their rematch against the NU Bulldogs, 90-74, in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Thursday, June 18, at the Playtime Filoil Centre. Although UST absorbed the loss, its place in the quarterfinals remained secure…

EJ Obiena claims silver in outdoor season opener at Düsseldorf

Jun

By Sophia Carmela Dela Cuesta

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EJ Obiena claims silver in outdoor season opener at Düsseldorf

FILIPINO POLE vault star and Thomasian athlete EJ Obiena kicked off his outdoor campaign with a silver-medal finish at the Eurowings Flight Circus in Düsseldorf, Germany on Sunday, June 14. The two-time Olympian cleared 5.74 meters on his second attempt to secure second place behind American Chris Nilsen, who topped…

UAAP warns of possible sanctions as probe into Ateneo drowning incident continues

Jun

By The Flame Sports

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UAAP warns of possible sanctions as probe into Ateneo drowning incident continues

AS THE investigation into the recent drowning of Ateneo de Manila University cagers Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili continues, the UAAP said sanctions may be slapped on the Katipunan-based school if it is found to have committed lapses that led to the deaths of the student athletes The league announced…

UST, other UAAP schools extend condolences after death of two Ateneo cagers

Jun

By Mc Neil Zyh Serrano

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UST, other UAAP schools extend condolences after death of two Ateneo cagers

ALL EIGHT UAAP member schools expressed their condolences and solidarity with the Ateneo de Manila University community following the passing of Blue Eagles men’s basketball players Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili. In separate statements, universities across the collegiate league offered prayers for the victims’ families, teammates, coaches and the…

Longtime Tigress Detdet Pepito finds new light with Capital1 as No. 2 overall pick

Jun

By Shayne Lee Andreas Macaraeg and Michael Luke Ezekiel Bechaida

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Longtime Tigress Detdet Pepito finds new light with Capital1 as No. 2 overall pick

FORMER UST Golden Tigresses captain and libero Detdet Pepito is set to brighten the Capital1 Solar Spikers’ future after being selected second overall in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Draft on Wednesday, June 3, at the Novotel in Quezon City. The two-time UAAP Best Libero will join forces with…

España-bound: Girls’ MVP Diza Berayo set to debut with Golden Tigresses

Jun

By Sophia Carmela Dela Cuesta

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España-bound: Girls’ MVP Diza Berayo set to debut with Golden Tigresses

REIGNING UAAP Season 88 girls’ volleyball Most Valuable Player Diza “Bambam” Berayo is headed to España, as the former NU-Nazareth star officially committed to the UST Golden Tigresses for her collegiate stint. Fresh off leading the Lady Bullpups to the Palarong Pambansa championship, Berayo announced her commitment in a video…