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Graduating team captain and Season 81 MVP Sisi Rondina joins the crowd in chanting “Go USTe!” as she exits the Mall of Asia Arena.
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WATCH: A "Go USTe!" chant breaks out after the Tigers deal the UP Fighting Maroons an 89-69 loss to force a rubber match for a finals seat.
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BREAKING: The Ateneo Lady Eagles take down the UST Golden Tigresses for their third UAAP women’s volleyball title.
#UAAPVolleyballFinals
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BREAKING: The UST Golden Tigresses are headed back into the
#UAAPSeason81
finals for the first time since Season 73 after edging out three-time defending champion De La Salle University, 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-10.
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LOOK: Thomasians line up an hour before the ticket selling for the UAAP volleyball finals Game 3 between the UST Golden Tigresses and the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles.
#UAAPSeason81
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*takes deep breath*
THE UST GOLDEN TIGRESSES TAKE DOWN THE DLSU LADY SPIKERS IN FIVE SETS!
#GoUSTe
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SHOCKED 'EM. 🐯
The UST Golden Tigresses pull off a reverse sweep against the FEU Lady Tamaraws to improve to a 4-0 record, marking their best start since Season 73.
#GoUSTe
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BREAKING: The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe places fourth in
#UAAPCDC2019
with 650 points.
#GoUSTe
#OneFORESTpa
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BREAKING: The UST Golden Tigresses draw first blood in the
#UAAPVolleyballFinals
after sweeping the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles, 25-17, 25-16, 25-20
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WATCH: UST crowd chants "Go USTe!" as the Tigers build a 13-point lead entering the fourth quarter.
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WATCH: Crowd here inside the Mall of Asia Arena chants "Leni Robredo" and "Kiko Pangilinan" as it awaits the results of the
#UAAPSeason84
Cheerdance Competition.
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WATCH: Season 81 women's volleyball MVP Sisi Rondina signs off from the UAAP, capping off a five-year sint in the Golden Tigresses.
#UAAPVolleyballFinals
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SWEPT AND LEFT NO CRUMBS 🧹🧹🧹
Like their men's volleyball counterparts, the UST Golden Tigresses SWEEP National University for their first
#UAAPSeason86
victory.
#GoUSTe
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JUST IN: The Golden Tigresses secure the last twice-to-beat edge going into the
#UAAPSeason81
Final Four after a 25-14, 25-23, 23-25, 25-19 win over defending champion De La Salle University.
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FIRST-ROUND SWEEP COMPLETE 🧹
For the first time in the Final Four era, the UST Golden Tigresses come out of the first round undefeated.
#GoUSTe
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THREE-PEAT: UST was officially named as the overall champions in the UAAP Season 81 at the Mall of Asia arena in Pasay today. This is the University's 43rd general championship title.
(Photo by Deejae S. Dumlao/ The Varsitarian)
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CANSI-NO MORE: The UST Growling Tigers and Season 82 team captain CJ Cansino have agreed to part ways, source confirms. Story to follow.
#UAAPSeason83
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Nothing beats the “Go, USTe!” chant in igniting the school spirit and empowering Thomasian athletes in the playing field.
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THANK YOU, EYA! 🖤💛
Eya Laure's spectacular run as a UST Golden Tigress has officially ended. The volleyball superstar announced on social media Thursday night that she will turn professional after 12 years in UST.
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At least 30 UST athletes have been informed that their scholarships will be discontinued in the next term as the university grapples with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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WATCH: UST crowd cheers “Go USTe!” as the Tigresses take Game 1 of the
#UAAPVolleyballFinals
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TIGRESSES ROAR PAST LADY ARCHERS FOR TWICE-TO-BEAT INCENTIVE 🐯🗣️
The UST Golden Tigresses earn a TWICE-TO-BEAT advantage after disposing of the DLSU Lady Archers, who will be their opponents in the Final Four, in their elimination-round ender.
#GoUSTe
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WATCH: Thomasians roar
#GoUSTe
at the Tan Yan Kee lobby as the UST Growling Tigers enter the finals Wednesday.
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HISTORY FOR JOSH YBAÑEZ 🐯💛
Tiger Spiker Josh Ybañez becomes the first UST player to win both Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards in the same year.
#GoUSTe
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WATCH: Thomasians chant the iconic "Go, USTe!" chant ahead of the UAAP Season 85 cheerdance competition here at the Mall of Asia Arena. The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe will perform third today.
#GoUSTe
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ANOTHER TIGER LEAVES THE DEN: Brent Paraiso is set to leave UST, he confirms to the Varsitarian. He is the second player to leave the Growling Tigers since the Sorsogon training bubble fiasco broke out
#UAAPSeason83
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CHAMPIONS!
UST is general champion of the truncated
#UAAPSeason82
, claiming the title for the fourth straight year, its 44th overall.
Source: The UAAP
(Art by Jury P. Salaya/The Varsitarian)
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The UST Growling Tigers end their
#UAAPSeason82
dream run at second place. Thank you, Tigers!
#GoUSTe
!
(Art by Jury P. Salaya/ The Varsitarian)
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THE GROWLING TIGRESSES HAVE DONE IT! FIRST WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FOR UST IN 17 YEARS!
#GoUSTe
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THANK YOU, IMEE! 🖤💛
UST middle blocker Imee Hernandez has decided to skip her remaining playing years in the UAAP and turn pro.
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DETDET PEPITO = BEST LIBERO 🐯
Bernadett Pepito, a five-time best libero in the juniors division of the UAAP, bags her first best libero award in the seniors level in UAAP Season 85.
#GoUSTe
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Renzo Subido sank a game-winning three-pointer with 23.6 ticks left, eliminating the UP Fighting Maroons with a 68-65 victory and leading the UST Growling Tigers back to the finals stage after a four-year drought.
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THE GOLDEN TIGRESSES ARE FINALS-BOUND 🐯
The UST Golden Tigresses advance to the finals after eliminating the defending champions, the DLSU Lady Archers, in a five-set-thriller in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball semifinals at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, May 5.
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JUST IN: The UST Growling Tigers are one win away from the finals after dominating the UP Fighting Maroons, 89-69. Story to follow.
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The Tiger Paddlers are back-to-back champions after edging out National University in the finals, 2-1.
(Art by Catherine Paulene Umali/ The Varsitarian)
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The UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe performs a Lady Gaga-themed routine in the UAAP Season 85 cheerdance competition at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, Dec. 10.
(Photos by Joselle Marie B. Reyes and Marvin John F. Uy/ The Varsitarian)
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CAREER-HIGH 3⃣4⃣ PTS IN A WIN
Reigning MVP Josh Ybañez pours in a career-high 34 points in a come-from-behind victory against the defending champions NU Bulldogs on Sunday.
Ybañez eclipsed his previous career high of 33 points in a loss against the Ateneo on March 20.
#GoUSTe
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BEST RECORD IN 1⃣4⃣ YEARS 🐯
The UST Golden Tigresses, dubbed the “Mini Misses” of the UAAP, concluded the elimination round with one of their most successful seasons in school history after securing a four-set victory over De La Salle University for their 12th win.
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JUST IN: The UST Golden Tigresses are headed back in the Final Four after sweeping the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-23, 25-18, 25-23
#UAAPSeason81
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Two years ago, an image of a Thomasian singing the UST hymn alone, after the Growling Tigers suffered their 11th loss, went viral.
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FORMER UST STARS SHOW UP AT MOA 🌟
LOOK: Former Golden Tigresses show up at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday ahead of UST's game against the NU Lady Bulldogs in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.
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The UST Growling Tigers snap their four-year finals drought after dealing the UP Fighting Maroons a 68-65 loss in their
#UAAPSeason82
do-or-die matchup Wednesday.
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FINAL 4, HERE WE GO 🐯
The UST Golden Tigresses clinch a Final Four spot after downing Adamson in four sets.
#GoUSTe
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NO. BACKING. DOWN ‼️
The UST Golden Spikers stun the NU Bulldogs via reverse sweep to grab their fifth win in Season 86.
#GoUSTe
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EYA BELIEVES IN HEART OVER HEIGHT
In an interview with the Varsitarian, former UST team captain Eya Laure says the new-era Golden Tigresses may be lacking in height, but they are not short on determination.
#GoUSTe
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IN PHOTOS : UST Golden Tigresses nail twice-to-beat edge vs La Salle
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JUST IN: In a letter submitted to IPEA, former UST captain Jeric Fortuna has expressed his intention to join the Growling Tigers as an assistant coach following the resignations of Aldin Ayo and company, the Varsitarian has learned.
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GOLDEN SPIKERS WITH A ROARING START TO SEASON 86 🐯🗣️
The UST Golden Spikers top the defending champions NU Bulldogs for the first time since Season 77 to open their
#UAAPSeason86
campaign.
#GoUSTe
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BREAKING: Growling Tiger Jun Asuncion has transferred to Mapúa University, source says. Asuncion played a total of three minutes and 19 seconds during the elimination round of Season 82, where he went scoreless and grabbed one rebound.
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LOOK: UST declares Nov. 16-17 as “Yellow Days” and enjoins Thomasians to wear yellow shirts in support of
@Salinggawi_UST
for this year’s
#UAAPCDC2018
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NOT TODAY, ATENEO‼️ TIGRESSES IMPROVE TO 8⃣ - 0⃣
The UST Golden Tigresses maintain their perfect record as they move into the second round, avoiding a collapse and outlasting the Ateneo Blue Eagles in five sets.
#GoUSTe
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BREAKING: Growling Tigers head coach Aldin Ayo, who led UST to its first UAAP finals appearance since 2015, has resigned, he confirms to the Varsitarian.
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BREAKING: Contrary to circulating reports, Growling Tigers head coach Aldin Ayo tells the Varsitarian: "Abando will stay in UST." Story to follow.
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UST TAKES GAME 1 🐯
The UST Golden Spikers SWEEP the top-seeded FEU Tamaraws to force a do-or-die Game 2 for a finals ticket in the UAAP Season 86 men's volleyball tournament.
#GoUSTe
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LOOK: UST Golden Tigresses Eya Laure and Imee Hernandez, who are set to leave the University to turn professional, attend the Institute of Physical Education and Athletics Awards Day at the Quadricentennial Pavilion on Friday, May 26.
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GOLDEN TIGRESSES ZOOM TO 6-0
The UST Golden Tigresses match their best start to a season and improve to a 6-0 record for the first time since Season 73 after sweeping the UP Fighting Maroons.
#GoUSTe
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WATCH: A "Go, USTe!" chant breaks out inside the Mall of Asia Arena after the Golden Tigresses toppled the FEU Lady Tamaraws in straight sets.
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Still the golden standard. 🐯
UST bags the general championships in both divisions of UAAP Season 85!
#GoUSTe
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Will the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe finally break its 12-year title drought in this year's UAAP cheerdance competition?
#GoUSTe
#UAAPCDC2019
#OneFORESTpa
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(Art by Jury P. Salaya/ The Varsitarian)
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UST coach Aldin Ayo confirmed Thursday that Rhenz Abando was getting offers from rival schools, but said his high-flying rookie would stay with the Growling Tigers.
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WATCH: UST celebrates after the Golden Tigresses complete a first-round sweep for the first time in the Final Four era.
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HERnandez is her 🐯
Imee Hernandez scores a career-high 24 points as the Golden Tigresses down Ateneo in four sets.
#GoUSTe
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FINALS TICKET BOOKED ‼️
The UST Tiger Spikers are headed to the UAAP Season 85 men’s volleyball tournament finals after sweeping the FEU Tamaraws.
#GoUSTe
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TIGERS WIN!!!
It took them seven games, but the Tigers finally grab their first win in
#UAAPSeason86
.
The win also breaks a 385-day, 19-game winless streak for the Tigers.
#GoUSTe
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POYOS CATCHES FIRE 🔥
UST super rookie Angeline Poyos showers Adamson University with a career-high 31 points to help the Golden Tigresses book a spot in the UAAP Season 86 Final Four.
#GoUSTe
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GRAZIE, AMIGA! 🐯🌻
Season 80 Rookie of the Year Milena Alessandrini pens a heartfelt letter to the Thomasian community as she marks the end of her UST journey.
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JUST IN: Asian Studies sophomore Makyla Chavez will be back as UST's courtside reporter for
#UAAPSeason82
, she confirmed to the Varsitarian. Story to follow.
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'I WILL FOREVER BE YOUR KAPITANA'
"No goodbyes, just see you again," Eya Laure tells UST after announcing her decision to turn pro after 12 years with the school Thursday night.
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LOOK: A sea of yellow flood the St. Raymund’s Building lobby in support of the Growling Tigers in their game against the FEU Tamaraws.
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BREAKING: The UST Growling Tigers book their first UAAP Final Four spot since Season 76, as the UP Fighting Maroons secured the second seed after eliminating the DLSU Green Archers Sunday.
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A third star has emerged for the UST women’s volleyball team in rookie setter Mafe Galanza.
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The UST Lady Paddlers defended the championship title after two victories in their best-of-three
#UAAPSeason82
table tennis finals series against the Ateneo Lady Eagles at the Blue Eagle Gym Wednesday.
(Art by Catherine Paulene A. Umali/The Varsitarian)
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One more for UST.
The Tigers have survived two straight knockout matches, but tomorrow, they face the UP Fighting Maroons for their most important game of the season.
A finals spot is on the line.
#GoUSTe
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LOOK: Rookie Xyza Gula will play as an open spiker today vs the NU Lady Bulldogs.
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'THAT'S ALREADY OUT THE WINDOW'
Mark Chaiwalla, the head coach of the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe, says the 15-point deduction the group incurred was disappointing at first, but what mattered in the end was the safety of the members.
Salinggawi bagged bronze in
#UAAPCDC2023
.
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BREAKING: After parting ways with the Growling Tigers, CJ Cansino transfers to the University of the Philippines, Fighting Maroons coach Bo Perasol confirms to the Varsitarian. Cansino will be eligible to suit up for UP on UAAP Season 84 after serving a one-year residency.
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BREAKING: Filipino-Italian sophomore Milena Alessandrini will be out of action for at least two weeks after suffering a partial anterior cruciate cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, Golden Tigresses assistant head coach Yani Fernandez confirmed to the Varsitarian. Story to follow.
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SALINGGAWI IS THE REVOLUTION 💛🖤🩷
The Salinggawi Dance Troupe sizzles with a venomous performance as it hits you with the ‘Ddu-du Ddu-du’ to cap the Season 86 cheerdance competition.
#BlackGoldInYourArea
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TIGRESSES SAY 'NO SWEEP' ❌❌❌
The UST Golden Tigresses stun the DLSU Lady Archers in four sets, 25-19, 14-25, 25-18, 25-12, to force a traditional Final Four format in the UAAP Season 85 women’s volleyball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
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LOOK: Imee Hernandez will join the Chery Tiggo Crossovers in the PVL, the team just announced.
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LOOK: Thomasians flock at the Quadricentennial Pavillion as the ticket selling for the do-or-die game between the Tigers and the UP Fighting Maroons on Nov. 13 opens.
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IN PHOTOS: Golden Tigresses dethrone La Salle for UAAP finals berth
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UST CAPTURES THE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 🐯🗣️
The UST Growling Tigresses dethrone the NU Lady Bulldogs after overcoming a 15-point lead en route to a 71-69 win in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 women's basketball finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
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SWEEP 🧹
The UST Golden Tigresses stun and sweep the NU Lady Bulldogs, 25-19, 25-23, 25-22, to capture their first win in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
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ABANDONING SHIP?
UAAP Season 82 standout Rhenz Abando confirms departure from the Tigers, a day before expected announcement of results of UST’s internal probe into alleged Sorsogon bubble. Ira Bataller also confirmed to leave the team
#UAAPSeason83
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POYOS LEADS WAY AS UST DISMANTLES ATENEO 🔥
UST rookie Angge Poyos showers Ateneo with a 26-point flurry in three sets to lead the Golden Tigresses to win No. 5.
#GoUSTe
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STREAK BUSTERS.
The UST Golden Tigresses end the NU Lady Bulldogs' 20-game winning streak after toppling them in five sets, 25-23, 27-25,17-25,22-25, 15-11 at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, March 4.
FULL ALBUM:
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Most Valuable Player Sisi Rondina exploded with 23 points as the UST Golden Tigresses dominated the Ateneo de Manila University Lady Eagles, 25-17, 25-16, 25-20, to take Game 1 of the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball finals.
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UST STAYS UNDEFEATED 📷
The UST Golden Tigresses dig deep to stun the FEU Lady Tamaraws via reverse sweep, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-7, improving to 4-0 in the UAAP Season 86 women's volleyball tournament at the MOA Arena on Sunday, March 3.
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LOOK: Eya Laure signs with the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, joining her UST teammate Imee Hernandez and sister EJ.
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BREAKING: Salinggawi fails to secure podium finish, places fourth in this year's UAAP cheerdance competition.
#UAAPCDC2018
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TIGERS ON TOP 🐯🔝
UST leads the UAAP Season 86 general championship race after the first semester events.
UST is the winningest school in the UAAP with 46 general championships at the seniors level.
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NO REVERSE SWEEP 🚫
The UST Golden Tigresses conquer the DLSU Lady Spikers in five sets, 25-18, 25-23, 14-25, 16-25, 15-12, to remain undefeated in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena on Sunday, Feb. 25.
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Here is the Growling Tigers' schedule of games for the first round of eliminations in
#UAAPSeason82
.
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QUEENS OF THE COURT 🏆
The UST Growling Tigresses, champions of the 5x5 tournament in December, clinch another gold in the 3x3 competition.
#GoUSTe
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