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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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

As Mark Nonoy wins UAAP title, he wonders what could’ve been for UST

Mark Nonoy, right, sheds tears after helping La Salle win the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball title.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Amid the din of La Salle’s long-awaited title celebration, Mark Nonoy was one of the many who shed tears of joy. But as soon as the dust settled, Nonoy began to wonder what could’ve been. Nonoy … Read more

UAAP: Pido Jarencio takes blame for ‘disappointing’ UST campaign

UST coach Pido Jarencio.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Even though University of Santo Tomas ended its bid in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament with a win, coach Pido Jarencio showed up to the media minus his signature smile. Instead of relishing the Growling Tigers’ 57-53 win over the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, Jarencio lamented his … Read more

Jarencio feels UST Tigers just missing one piece to be able to contend

UST coach Pido Jarencio. University of Santo Tomas (UST) is in a UAAP Season 86 start no one expected, as the Growling Tigers have gone 0-4 in the aftermath of all the preseason frenzy surrounding Pido Jarencio’s return to the bench and the team’s massive recruitment. “My players are playing their hearts out every time, … Read more

UAAP: Pido Jarencio takes blame for UST opening loss

UST coach Pido Jarencio talks to Nic Cabañero during a game against UE in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas coach Pido Jarencio took the blame after his much-awaited UAAP return was spoiled by University of the East on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. “‘Yung talo na … Read more

Unbeaten teams Adamson, UST advance in Super League

Adamson Lady Falcons.–SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Adamson and University of Santo Tomas remained unbeaten in their respective groups after trouncing separate foes to advance to the next round in the 2023 Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 on Monday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. The Lady Falcons banked on … Read more

UST pins hope on younger holdovers, rookies

League and crew officers collect for a photograph alternative in the course of the press convention. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ College of Santo Tomas (UST) is hoping that its rising stars and holdovers will take up the impression of the lack of its former standouts. “Since we misplaced plenty of essential gamers, our foremost purpose is … Read more