University of Santo Tomas mastered all categories to become the overall champion of the UAAP Season 87 table tennis event at the Homecourt, Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City Tuesday, Nov. 26.
University of Santo Tomas mastered all categories to become the overall champion of the UAAP Season 87 table tennis event at theHomecourt, Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The UST men’s team showcased its dominance over Ateneo, 3-1, for a five-peat and 31st overall championship thanks to Season 85 MVP Alvin Sevilla who led the way after beating Ateneo skipper Mahendra Cabrido, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8, 10-12, 11-5.“Siyempre happy tayo na nakuha natin ‘tong five-peat, but this is actually the first time na sobrang overwhelmed ako. Dahil ‘yon sa mga seniors natin na talagang they stayed to fight for UST,” said long-time mentor Jackson Que.
On the other hand, the women's side blanked FEU, 3-0, to clinch its first crown since 2019 and its 14th since joining the league.
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