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Feb

Pressure on as Pepito readies to steer Tigresses’ crown chase in last ride

CARRYING HEIGHTENED expectations into her final playing year, UST Golden Tigresses team captain and libero Detdet Pepito sets her sights on ending her collegiate chapter with a crown. “Itong season na ‘to, very nakaka-pressure,” Pepito told The Flame. (“This season comes with a lot of pressure.”) “Hindi na pinag-uusapan ‘yung…

Perdido to return for a final run with Tigresses: ‘Miss na miss ko na maglaro’

Jan

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Perdido to return for a final run with Tigresses: ‘Miss na miss ko na maglaro’

BACK AT full strength, UST Golden Tigresses outside hitter Jonna Perdido revealed that she would be returning to the taraflex in UAAP Season 88 after missing the previous season due to a major knee injury. “I am fully healthy… I started training 6-on-6 last December and I finished my [physical…

Tigresses quartet reunited: Laure, Bicar, Viray bolster Choco Mucho alongside Rondina

Jan

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Tigresses quartet reunited: Laure, Bicar, Viray bolster Choco Mucho alongside Rondina

GOLDEN TIGRESSES icons Eya Laure, Alina Bicar and Caitlin Viray are set to reinforce the Choco Mucho Flying Titans alongside former teammate Sisi Rondina in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL), the team announced on Thursday, Jan. 1. The reunion revives the core that steered UST to the UAAP Season 81…

Tigresses falter in five-setter Game 2 as Lady Bulldogs retake SSL throne

Nov

By Nicole Atuan

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Tigresses falter in five-setter Game 2 as Lady Bulldogs retake SSL throne

THE MISERY continued for the UST Golden Tigresses as they saw their title bid come to an end after bowing to the NU Lady Bulldogs in five thrilling sets, 25-22, 22-25, 27-25, 23-25, 10-15, in Game 2 of the Shakey’s Super League Pre-Season Unity Cup on Saturday, Nov. 15, at…

Tigresses open SSL finals with five-set loss to Lady Bulldogs

Nov

By Nicole Atuan

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Tigresses open SSL finals with five-set loss to Lady Bulldogs

THE REIGNING champions NU Lady Bulldogs proved too formidable as they escaped the UST Golden Tigresses in a grueling five-set thriller, 15-25, 25-23, 25-17, 12-25, 15-12, to take Game 1 of the Shakey’s Super League Pre-season Unity Cup Finals on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. After UST’s…

Golden Tigresses dismantle Ateneo, advance to SSL semis

Oct

By Johann Paulus Coronel

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Golden Tigresses dismantle Ateneo, advance to SSL semis

THE UST Golden Tigresses are headed to the Shakey’s Super League Pre-season Unity Cup semifinals after romping the Ateneo Blue Eagles via sweep, 25-16, 25-21, 25-21, on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the San Andres Gym in Malate, Manila. Lefty opposite spiker Reg Jurado was named player of the game, leading…

Golden Tigresses drub San Beda to sweep Round 2 of SSL

Oct

By Jade Alecksandra Bagas

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Golden Tigresses drub San Beda to sweep Round 2 of SSL

THE UST Golden Tigresses made quick work of the winless San Beda Lady Red Spikers in straight sets, 25-21, 25-9, 25-17, to complete a Round 2 sweep in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Pre-Season Unity Cup on Friday, Oct. 17, at the San Andres Sports Complex in Manila. Senior lefty…

Golden Tigresses collapse late to Fighting Maroons in SSL opener

Sep

By Nicole Atuan

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Golden Tigresses collapse late to Fighting Maroons in SSL opener

A LATE game collapse doomed the UST Golden Tigresses as they absorbed a five-set heartbreak against the UP Fighting Maroons, 22-25, 25-17, 19-25, 25-18, 15-13 in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Pre-Season Unity Cup opener on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan. Despite committing fewer…

Rookie Balingit shines as Tigresses down PVL’s Petro Gazz in UAAP kickoff closer

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Rookie Balingit shines as Tigresses down PVL’s Petro Gazz in UAAP kickoff closer

THE UST Golden Tigresses combined rookie energy and veteran poise to outplay the Petro Gazz Angels in four sets, 25-19, 25-21, 25-27, 25-19, to cap off the UAAP Season 88 Kickoff Party on Friday, Sept. 12, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Winger Julia Balingit, UST’s Fil-Japanese recruit, impressed the home…

Golden Tigresses Perdido, Gula still recovering ahead of SSL preseason tilt

Sep

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Golden Tigresses Perdido, Gula still recovering ahead of SSL preseason tilt

THE UST Golden Tigresses are finding silver linings after a tough Season 87 ending, as injured spikers Jonna Perdido and Xyza Gula begin easing their way back to action ahead of the Shakey's Super League Collegiate Preseason Championship. Perdido, who suffered a full ACL tear in her left knee during…