Padrigao stars as Ateneo beats FEU; NU prevails

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2022 23:19:16 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER Forthsky Padrigao shone brightest as Ateneo defeated Far Eastern University, 79-70, to start its drive for glory in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Padrigao tallied 19 points and seven assists while Bj Andrade and Sean Ildefonso added 15 […]

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Tamayo, Fortea star for UP, Cabanero for UST in UAAP opener

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2022 03:38:47 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Defending champion University of the Philippines completed another stirring fightback with a 72-69 win over La Salle to kick off its men’s basketball title-retention bid in the UAAP Season 85 Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.  Protecting a slim 70-69 lead after La Salle’s Evan Nelle […]

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Collegiate idols back as UAAP opens at MOA

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:13:15 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER University of the Philippines battles La Salle with the Maroons hoping to answer all questions about their readiness to defend their treasured crown as the UAAP Season 84 starts on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.  Tipoff is set at 4 p.m. with Gilas standout and […]

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UP, Ateneo still teams to beat in UAAP Season 85

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 28 Sep 2022 09:14:39 +0000

By Nikole Javier  As expected, the Ateneo Blue Eagles and University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons – last season’s finalists – are fancied as the teams to beat for the coming UAAP Season 85 which starts on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasig City.  The coaches of the other six […]

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Letran, Benilde in much-awaited NCAA showdown

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 22 Sep 2022 08:43:32 +0000

College of Saint Benilde is on a three-game winning run while defending champion is coming off a stunning defeat. So what do you expect when these fancied squads clash in Friday’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament? There will be lot of fireworks – that’s for sure. Game time at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan […]

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UP Maroons get much-needed Converge assist

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:26:54 +0000

In the life of every UP student-athlete, there is much sacrifice involved — from grueling training to time management — in order to achieve their dreams both in sports and academics. For those who hail from the provinces and overseas, there is also the added layer of being away from their family and loved ones for most of the […]

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UAAP returning to full calendar; UP vs La Salle in opener

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:31:21 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has announced the return of its full sporting calendar of 21 sports for Season 85 which starts on Oct. 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena with its centerpiece event – the men’s basketball competition. Under the “better normal” as described by UAAP President […]

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UAAP opening set Oct. 1; more innovations up

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:09:38 +0000

Host Adamson University raises the curtains of the 84th Season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines on Oct. 1.Together with official broadcast partner Cignal TV, the UAAP looks to inspire the country to “RISE AS ONE” as the league holds its second season for the calendar year.“After the last UAAP Season made us […]

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Kenji Duremdes, Laure also commit to UST

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:36:32 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Six-time PBA champion and current MPBL Commissioner Kenneth Duremdes cannot help but get excited for his sons – Kylle Magdangal and Kenji Duremdes – going to play for the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers in the coming UAAP season. Just days after UST secured the commitment of Kylle, Kenji – the […]

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Kylle Magdangal, son of ex-PBA MVP, commits to UST

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2022 03:55:29 +0000

By CARLO ANOLIN Kylle Magdangal, the 18-year-old son of MPBL commissioner and PBA great Kenneth Duremdes, is set to join the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers.Bal David, the new Tigers head coach, made the move and secured the commitment of Magdangal, who suited up for Marina High School in California.He will be eligible to […]

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