UAAP: NU bounces back from UP loss with beatdown of UST

NU Bulldogs’ Jolo Manansala. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A motivated National University bounced back in a huge way and blew out University of Santo Tomas, 87-69, in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. According to Jolo Manansala, who finished with 13 points and four rebounds, coach Jeff Napa’s…

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UAAP: NU, UST, UP share early lead in women’s basketball

NU’s Camille Clarin.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion National University forced a triple tie on top of the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament after dominating Far Eastern University, 95-58, on Wednesday at Adamson Gym. Tin Cayabyab led the balanced attack of the Lady Bulldogs with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting. Camille Clarin hit…

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UAAP: UE spoils Pido Jarencio’s first game back with UST

UE Red Warriors’ Rey Remogat in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Noy Remogat and Precious Momowei delivered a pair of double-double performances as the new-look University of the East spoiled  University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio’s return with an 80-70 victory in the UAAP Season 86 men’s…

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UAAP: Forthsky Padrigao moves to UST Tigers after Ateneo exit

FILE–Forthsky Padrigao is moving to UST after his Ateneo departure. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Forthsky Padrigao has transferred to the University of Santo Tomas after his controversial exit from Ateneo.  A month after the embattled Padrigao announced that his ineligible to play for the Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 86 due to academic…

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Angeline Poyos leads UST past Perpetual Help in SSL opener

UST’s Angeline Poyos. SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Angeline Poyos picked up where she left off, leading University of Santo Tomas to a 25-12, 21-25, 25-15, 25-21 win over University of Perpetual Help System Dalta in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 opener on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San…

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UST pins hope on young holdovers, rookies

League and team officials gather for a photo opportunity during the press conference. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ University of Santo Tomas (UST) is hoping that its rising stars and holdovers will absorb the impact of the loss of its former standouts. “Since we lost a lot of important players, our main goal is to see our…

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Asiad-bound Mamon points UST to No. 1 spot

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) discovered what it takes to overcome strong opponents and are now getting the hang of riding a scorching run in the men’s V-League Collegiate Challenge. And the Golden Spikers have no plans of letting go of that five-game win streak with the No. 1 spot ahead of the semifinals…

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UST Tiger Cubs aim big under new coach – rezal404

UST with representatives from Cocolife during the signing of the memorandum of agreement. MELO FUERTES/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers have gained tremendous support in hopes of bringing back their lost basketball glory. And UST made sure that its juniors basketball program won’t be left behind. The school’s newly-signed partnership with Cocolife…

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UST Growling Tigers to play KBL teams in South Korea camp – rezal404

UST Growling Tigers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—After begging off from several preseason tournaments, University of Santo Tomas looks to test its mettle against Korean Basketball League clubs in South Korea as part of its buildup for UAAP Season 86. The Growling Tigers fly to South Korea on Sunday. “We’re slowly building the team but it’s…

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UST gains two more Fil-American players in UAAP offseason – rezal404

UST Growling Tigers’ newest recruit John Abate. –HANDOUT PHOOT MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas continues to rack up players to bolster its roster for the future. The Growling Tigers have officially secured the commitments of Filipino-Americans Jason Suba and John Abate. Abate, a 6-foot-1 guard, averaged 6.5 points per game on an efficient 39 percent…

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