Tag: July 30, 2015

THE UST Growling Tigers wrapped up the Luzon leg of the 5th Philippine National Games (PNG) last July 2 to 7 with varying finishes in several events.

The Tiger Tracksters dominated the athletics competition after bringing home 54 medals in the four-day meet at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.

The senior Tracksters collected a 7-4-2 gold-silver-bronze medal haul while the junior squad had an impressive 22-13-6 tally.

Gerard Morales captured gold and silver in men’s 100- and 400-meter hurdles, respectively, while Michelle Loterte ruled the women’s triple jump, 400-meter hurdles and 200-meter dash events.

SEVERAL Thomasians shined on the international stage as part of the Philippine contingent to the 2015 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Singapore last June 4 to 15.

The Growling Tigers went home with a total of three gold medals, two silver and a bronze to add to the 29-36-66 overall haul of the Philippines, which finished at sixth place in the biennial meet.

Tigers forward Kevin Ferrer won another gold medal as part of Sinag Pilipinas this year, highlighted by a stellar game against East Timor, after scoring 19 points on 64 percent shooting.

AFTER years of being a role player, Ed Daquioag looks to take the reins and lead the Growling Tigers in the upcoming UAAP season.

Daquioag showed potential as being the squad’s new scoring leader after an impressive showing in the 2015 FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup, averaging 20.38 points in eight outings for the undermanned Tigers.

With Karim Abdul, Kevin Ferrer and Renzo Subido unable to play, Daquioag also led the team to the Fr. Martin’s Preseason Cup finals before bowing to a retooled Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers.

“Walang Kevin Ferrer, walang Karim Abdul, sino pa bang mag-step up kung hindi ako na lang. Ako ang magle-lead sa team na ‘to, kailangan ko mag-take over as of now,” Daquioag said.