Tag: UST
Xyza Gula has limelight as UST seeks to extend eye-popping run
UST Tigresses’ Xyza Gula.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Less than a week removed from showing character beyond its years and unveiling a new offensive weapon, University of Santo Tomas returns to the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament floor on Saturday, looking to snatch win No. 5 and extend what has been an unbelievable run by a young…
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Xyza Gula rescues UST Tigresses from near loss
UST Golden Tigresses celebrate during a victory over FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net University of Santo Tomas (UST) found its back against the wall after being two sets down and still trailing in the make-or-break third. And coach Kung Fu Reyes knew he needed a spark from the…
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Xyza Gula sparks UST comeback for fourth straight win
Xyza Gula–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Call it a test of character for University of Santo Tomas, and call it Xyza Gula’s coming out party. Coming off the bench at the height of the Golden Tigresses’ struggles against Far Eastern University (FEU) on Sunday night, the diminutive Gula went on to hammer the Lady Tamaraws’ defense that stood…
Read More UST rallies past FEU to stay unbeaten in UAAP women’s volleyball
UST Golden Tigresses celebrate during a victory over FEU Lady Tamaraws in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–University of Santo Tomas rediscovered its deadly form just in time to snatch victory from near defeat at the expense of Far Eastern University, 22-25, 21-25, 25-23, 25-20, 15-7, on Sunday night at the…
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UST rookie Poyos, FEU’s Ariel Cacao off to torrid starts
UST rookie Angge Poyos.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Super rookies have been on the rise in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament for the past two years and it’s no different this Season 86. Angge Poyos introduced herself in the UAAP scene by leading University of Santo Tomas to a 3-0 slate after the first week…
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Poyos leads UST past Dongallo-led UE for 2-0
UST Golden Tigresses celebrate during their win over UE Lady Warriors in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Angeline Poyos settled in comfortably on her second outing with University of Santo Tomas, spearheading the Tigressess’ 18-25, 25-19, 25-17, 25-22 win over the University of the East Lady Warriors on Wednesday evening at the…
Read MoreXyza Gula gives UST big lift off the bench
UST Golden Tigresses’ Xyza Gula.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After University of Santo Tomas dropped the opening set to University of the East, second-stringer Xyza Gula spelled the difference to keep the Golden Tigresses unbeaten in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Aside from rookie Angge Poyos’ 24-point explosion, Gula provided the spark off…
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UST Tigresses ease past NU Lady Bulldogs in UAAP volleyball
UST Golden Tigresses celebrate after beating NU Lady Bulldogs in straight sets in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Cassie Carballo positioned herself on the right flank, saw a gaping hole and drove it down with all her might at match point. University of Santo Tomas caught a big prey on its…
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Cassie Carballo shines in UST sweep of NU in UAAP volleyball
UST setter Cassie Carballo.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — If University of Santo Tomas’ first game is an indication, Cassie Carballo is certainly primed for a big sophomore year for the Golden Tigresses in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. Behind the four Golden Tigresses, who scored in double figures, was Carballo’s brilliant playmaking with…
Read MorePromising trio has UST Tigresses off to roaring start
Led by their troika of Angeline Poyos, Regina Jurado and Jonna Perdido, the UST Golden Tigresses had quite a debut in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas may have lost Eya Laure and other veteran cogs but the Golden Tigresses quickly formed a solid trio in…
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