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Jul

UST remains winless in Asiabasket after narrow loss to San Beda

THE UST Growling Tigers suffered another close defeat in the 2025 Asiabasket International Invitational, this time losing to the San Beda Red Lions, 87-84, on Monday, July 21, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan. With the loss, UST dropped to a 0-2 record, while San Beda remained unbeaten…

Akowe shines in debut despite UST’s loss to Letran in Asiabasket opener

Jul

By Kurt Andre Trinidad

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Akowe shines in debut despite UST’s loss to Letran in Asiabasket opener

THE UST Growling Tigers unveiled prized recruit Collins Akowe but fell to the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights, 88-87, in the 2025 Asiabasket International Invitational opener on Sunday, July 20, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan. UAAP Season 87 boys’ basketball MVP Akowe delivered a monster…

Tigers to battle for FilOil bronze after late collapse to NU

Jul

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Tigers to battle for FilOil bronze after late collapse to NU

THE UST Growling Tigers failed to close out against the NU Bulldogs, 96-84, in the 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup semifinals on Sunday, July 13, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan. UST’s chances of entering its first-ever finals were dashed by NU’s relentless defense in the closing stages.…

UST withstands EAC to break 12-year FilOil semis drought

Jul

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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UST withstands EAC to break 12-year FilOil semis drought

THE UST Growling Tigers punched their ticket to the semifinals of the 18th FilOil Preseason Cup after weathering the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals, 82-73, on Friday, July 11, at the Playtime FilOil Centre in San Juan. With the victory, the Tigers entered the semifinals for the first time since…

Tigers surrender FilOil top seed to unbeaten Archers

Jul

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Tigers surrender FilOil top seed to unbeaten Archers

THE UST Growling Tigers lost their grip on the top seed in the UAAP bracket of the 18th FilOil Preseason Cup after absorbing a 94-86 loss to the DLSU Green Archers at the PlayTime Filoil Centre in San Juan. DLSU finished the eliminations with a clean 6-0 sweep, while UST…

Paranada powers UST past hapless UE to book FilOil playoff spot

Jul

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Paranada powers UST past hapless UE to book FilOil playoff spot

POINT GUARD Kyle Paranada shone bright for the UST Growling Tigers to outlast the UE Red Warriors, 71-65, in the 18th FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday, July 2, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. The former Red Warrior erupted for 24 points, including five triples, two rebounds…

Best import Collins Akowe takes talents to Tigers’ lair

Jun

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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Best import Collins Akowe takes talents to Tigers’ lair

AFTER A successful high school stint with the NU-Nazareth School Bullpups, former UAAP boys’ basketball MVP and Best Foreign Student-Athlete Collins Akowe has jumped to España to undertake his collegiate hoops journey with the UST Growling Tigers. The 19-year-old standout will be eligible to play for five years starting in…

Jun

By Joshua Louis Sumanghid

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UST welcomes ex-Eagle Kris Porter

FOLLOWING A promising rookie season in Ateneo, Kristian Porter has officially transferred to España to continue his collegiate hoops journey with the UST Growling Tigers. Tigers’ assistant coach Juben Ledesma confirmed the move to The Flame. In a social media post from the UST Growling Tigers, Porter is seen posing…

Nic Cabañero eyes farewell run with Growling Tigers

Jun

By The Flame Sports

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Nic Cabañero eyes farewell run with Growling Tigers

FRESH OFF graduation, King Tiger Nic Cabañero has decided to run it back with the Growling Tigers for one last time, determined to help steer his squad back into the title contention. The longest-tenured Tiger will use his fifth and final year of eligibility in UAAP Season 88 to bring…

Former Tiger Cub Carl Manding set to join Ateneo

Jun

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Former Tiger Cub Carl Manding set to join Ateneo

AFTER a successful UAAP Season 87 title run as a Tiger Cub, winger Carl Manding will now head to Katipunan and continue his collegiate hoop stint with the Ateneo Blue Eagles. Following his senior high school graduation, Manding took to social media to formally announce his departure from the España…