Tag: UST
Cassie Carballo delivers when it matters most for UST
UST Tigresses’ Cassie Carballo in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament . –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —Instead of letting her crucial errors get to her, Cassie Carballo found a way to power through for University of Santo Tomas. Carballo committed service errors that allowed Ateneo to force a decider but made up for them…
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Chachi Victorino shares challenges customizing UST sneakers
The custom Kobe 8 sneakers the UST Tigresses wore during a UAAP women’s volleyball game against Ateneo.–Photo from Chachi Victorino MANILA, Philippines–It didn’t take long for Chachi Victorino to accept a project to customize shoes for the University of Santo Tomas (UST) women’s volleyball team. “As an artist, one of the best feelings is seeing…
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Poyos sees need for better performance from UST despite unbeaten mark
UST Tigresses’ Angge Poyos during a game against Adamson in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Those two wins University of Santo Tomas (UST) hammered out over the past week proved crucial for the school’s run in the UAAP Season 86 volleyball tournament—both in the men’s and women’s division. For rookie Angeline Poyos,…
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UST Tigresses wary of complacency after perfect first round
UST Tigresses.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas came into the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament with little to no expectations. On Saturday, the Golden Tigresses swept through the first round following a 25-18, 22-25, 25-15, 28-26 victory over the skidding Adamson Lady Falcons. Setter Cassie Carballo and libero Detdet Pepito, who played crucial…
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La Salle keeps unbeaten UST in mind
La Salle’s Angel Canino, right, and Shevana Laput.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net There’s no secret which playdate in the second round the La Salle Lady Spikers have encircled in their calendars. The lone defeat of the defending champions in the first round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament is something they keep mentioning, even if they…
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UST Tigresses sweep first round, beat Adamson
UST Tigresses during a game against Adamson Lady Falcons in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Rookie power hitter Angeline Poyos prevented Adamson’s brewing comeback with a series of savage kills as University of Santo Tomas stayed perfect, 25-18, 22-25, 25-15, 28-26, late Saturday night at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball…
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Rondina tells UST Tigresses: stay hungry, composed
UST Golden Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. – UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — With the University of Santo Tomas inching a win closer to a first-round sweep, former Tigresses star Sisi Rondina urges the team to keep its feet on the ground and remain eager to take the school to greater…
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UST continues to coast, leaves UP marooned in last place
University of Santo Tomas’ (UST) shorter than usual lineup raised doubts as to how it would match up against taller opponents in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. The Tigresses have one of the shortest height averages in the league—and that was not by design. “We were also looking for taller players, but it
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UST beats UP for its best start since Season 73
Angeline Poyos fuels UST Tigresses to a 6-0 start with a win over UP in UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball. – UAAP University of Santo Tomas frustrated University of the Philippines, 25-22, 25-20, 26-24, to keep its unbeaten streak moving on Wednesday at the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Rookie hitter Angeline Poyos powered…
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UST focused on getting better amid hot start
UST standouts (from left) Cassie Carballo, Bianca Plaza and Regina Jurado celebrate a point against Ateneo in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament. The Tigresses are hoping to have the same mindset as the famous name behind their shoes. —UAAP MEDIA The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tigresses don’t have to look far to remind them…
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