UST Growling Tigers

UST Growling Tigers
University of Santo Tomas
League	UAAP
Joined	1938 (NCAA founding member - 1924)
Location	España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines
Team colors	Gold, white, and black
Women's team	Tigresses
Juniors' team	Tiger Cubs
Seniors' general championships
UAAP: 40 1958–59 1960–61 1961–62 1962–63 1963–64 1964–65 1967–68 1970–71 1975–76 1976–77 1979–80 1982–83 1983–84 1984–85 1985–86 1987–88 1988–89 1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95 1995–96 1996–97 1998–99 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2014–15
Juniors' general championships
UAAP: 17 1995–96 1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 1999–2000 2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 2014–15 2015–16
Website	www.usttigers.com

Former Logo used from 1992 to 2013.

The UST Growling Tigers is the varsity team of the University of Santo Tomas that plays in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. Formerly called the Glowing Goldies, the name has been changed starting with the 1992–93 season.

The University of Santo Tomas holds the most number of UAAP Overall Championships with 56 titles (40 Seniors' Division Overall Championships in the 67 seasons that the title was awarded and 16 Juniors' Division Overall Championships out of 20 seasons).^[1]

The university has an excellent athletic program in all sporting events of the league. The university also takes part in various sports leagues such as the Philippine Collegiate Champions League, the Shakey's V-League and the University Games.

Mascot and colors

Gold and white, UST's school colors.

The Bengal tiger was chosen as UST's mascot, since it has gold, white and black stripes, the school colors.

The men's varsity team of the University of Santo Tomas used to be called the "Glowing Goldies". The change to "Growling Tigers" came after the embarrassment suffered by the UST crowd who were present during the opening ceremonies of Season 54 (1991–92). Part of the program was the parade of school mascots. Host University of the Philippines which was the producer of the program was at a loss on how to represent the Glowing Goldies concretely. Since UST is a Dominican institute, the host decided to represent the school with an old Dominican friar holding a basketball, with sweatbands on the arms as well as band-aids all over its body and limbs. This personification drew a lot of laughter from the crowd. Due to this embarrassment, a search for a new mascot was held. Athletic Director Felicitas Francisco suggested the tiger as the new mascot due to its gold and white colors.^[2]

When it was UST's turn to be host in Season 55 (1992–93), the new growling tiger mascot debuted in the opening ceremonies. Since then, Mrs. Francisco always donned her tiger-striped coat when she attends UST playoff games.^[2] The High School boy's team then called the "Golden Nuggets" likewise changed its name to "Tiger Cubs".

It should be noted that Manila Central University used the tiger mascot (with purple and gold colors) in the UAAP when it joined in 1952. It withdrew from the UAAP in 1962 and is currently inactive in intercollegiate athletics.

The gold and white colors of the flag of the Vatican City were adopted by University of Santo Tomas as its school colors because of its Pontifical status.

Varsity teams

The University of Santo Tomas is one of 4 schools that participate in all of the fifteen sporting events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). The names of the school's collegiate varsity teams participating in these fifteen sports are shown in the table below.

Sport	Men's Team	Women's Team	Boys' Team	Girls' Team
Basketball	Growling Tigers	Growling Tigresses	Tiger Cubs	-
Volleyball	Tiger Spikers	Golden Tigresses	Junior Tiger Spikers	Junior Golden Tigresses
Beach volleyball	Tiger Spikers	Lady Spikers	-	-
Football	Golden Booters	Lady Booters	Junior Golden Booters	-
Baseball	Golden Sox	N/A	Junior Golden Sox	-
Softball	N/A	Softbelles	-	-
Judo	Golden Judokas	Lady Judokas	Junior Golden Judokas	-
Taekwondo	Tiger Jins	Lady Jins	Junior Tiger Jins	-
Fencing	Tiger Fencers	Lady Fencers	Junior Tiger Fencers	Junior Lady Fencers
Swimming	Tiger Sharks	Lady Tiger Sharks	Junior Tiger Sharks	Junior Lady Tiger Sharks
Track and Field	Tiger Tracksters	Lady Tracksters	Junior Tiger Tracksters	-
Badminton	Tiger Shuttlers	Lady Shuttlers	-	-
Tennis	Tiger Tennisters	Lady Tennisters	-	-
Table Tennis	Tiger Paddlers	Lady Paddlers	Junior Tiger Paddlers	-
Chess	Tiger Woodpushers	Lady Woodpushers	Junior Tiger Woodpushers	-

Basketball

UST with 40 championships has the most number of basketball titles in the UAAP. The men's basketball team is tied with the UE Red Warriors for the number of championships won as both schools have 18 titles. The Growling Tigers won one NCAA championship in 1930.

The Tiger Cubs and the Tigresses also have successful basketball programs. The former met the Ateneo Blue Eaglets 11 times since 1986 in the Finals. The Tigresses have won the most number of women's championships at 11, with the latest coming in 2006 (Season 69), at the expense of the FEU Lady Tamaraws.

In season 57 (1994), the men's, women's and juniors' teams won the UAAP basketball championship in their respective division. This was the only time that a triple-championship feat has happened in UAAP history. In Seasons 58 (1995) and 69 (2006), UST won double championships. Both the men's and women's teams captured the basketball championships in their respective division.

Championships

Includes defeated championship opponents.

Season Men Women Juniors NCAA 1930 Champions 1931 Champions UAAP 1939  FEU  UP (Co-champions) Prior to 1980, the UST Junior Golden Nuggets had 6 championships. 1940  UP 1946  FEU 1947  FEU (Co-champions) 1948  FEU 1949  FEU 1951  FEU 1952  NU 1953  NU 1955  NU 1959  UE 1964  UE 1967  UE (Co-champions) 1979  UP 1982  Ateneo

Season Men Women Juniors 1984  UE 1985  UE 1987  Adamson 1988  Adamson 1989  Adamson 1990  FEU 1992  Adamson 1993 (Start of Final Four era)  Adamson  Ateneo  La Salle  FEU  NU  UE  UP 14–0 sweep 1994*  La Salle  Adamson  Ateneo 1995  La Salle  FEU 1996  La Salle  Ateneo 1998  Ateneo 2001  Ateneo 2006  Ateneo  FEU Total 19 11 12 *Triple championship

Volleyball

In UAAP Volleyball, the Tiger Spikers have 17 championships. The Tigresses have 14 UAAP Volleyball crowns. The Lady Tiger Cubs has 5 UAAP Junior Volleyball titles. Both the Tiger Spikers and Lady Tiger Cubs recently achieved a three-peat championship winning the 70th, 71st, and 72nd UAAP Seasons. The Tigresses also won the championship in Season 72. The Tiger Cubs has yet to win their first UAAP crown.

UAAP Season 78 (A.Y. 2015–16) Rosters

The UST Tiger Spikers Men's Volleyball Team

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play yr.	High School
2	Paul Kirby Castillo	Setter
3	Arnold Bautista	Outside Hitter
4	Jomaru Amagan	Outside Hitter
5	Patrick Balse	Middle Blocker
6	Anthony Arbasto	Opposite Hitter				Notre Dame Of Dadiangas University (IBED LAGAO CAMPUS)
7	Jayvee Sumagaysay	Middle Blocker
8	Mark Carlo Pangan	Libero
9	Timothy James Tajanlangit	Setter				Notre Dame Of Dadiangas University (IBED LAGAO CAMPUS)
10	Manuel Medina	Outside Hitter
13	Kris Guzman	Outside Hitter
14	Juren Buro
16	Tyrone Carodan	Opposite Hitter
17	Justin Francisco	Libero
18	Jason Sarabia	Middle Blocker				Notre Dame Of Dadiangas University (IBED LAGAO CAMPUS)

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Arthur "Odjie" Mamon Assistant Coaches:

Team Staff Team Manager: Utility:

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

The UST Golden Tigresses Volleyball Team

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play yr.	High School
1	Alyssa Marie Teope	Setter	5' 10"	130 lbs.	Rookie	University of Santo Tomas
2	Rica Jane B. Rivera	Libero	5' 7"	120 lbs.	2nd	University of San Jose - Recoletos
3	Chlodia Eiriel L. Cortez	Opposite	5' 11"	130 lbs.	4th	St. Vincent De Paul College
4	Ingrid Julienne J. Reyes	Libero	5' 6"	125 lbs.	3rd	Colegio de San Agustin - Makati
5	Carla D. Sandoval	Middle Blocker	5' 7"	120 lbs.	Rookie	Angelicum College
7	Alina Joyce R. Bicar	Setter	5' 6"	120 lbs.	Rookie	Leyte National High School
8	Ma. Carmela D. Tunay	Opposite	5' 7"	125 lbs.	5th	St. Paul College - Makati
9	Ennajie C. Laure	Outside Hitter	5' 8"	125 lbs	2nd	University of Santo Tomas
10	Alexine Danielle Dc. Cabanos	Setter	5' 5"	125 lbs.	4th	De La Salle Zobel
12	Mildred Thea C. Dizon	Libero	5' 7"	120 lbs.	Rookie	De La Salle Zobel
14	Christine Dianne B. Francisco	Middle Blocker	5' 8"	125 lbs.	1st	University of Santo Tomas
15	Jessey Laine M. De Leon	Middle Blocker	5' 8"	125 lbs.	5th	St. Scholastica's College - Manila
16	Cherry Ann Q. Rondina	Outside Hitter	5' 5"	115 lbs.	2nd	Compostela National High School
18	Marivic Velaine M. Meneses	Middle Blocker	6' 1"	140 lbs.	3rd	Mary the Queen School - Malolos, Bulacan

Coaching Staff Head Coach: Emilio "Kung Fu" Reyes Assistant Coaches: Ma. Vilet Ponce de Leon Christian Fernandez

Team Staff Team Manager: Utility:

Medical Staff Team Physician: Physical Therapist:

Notable players

Records by season

Men's volleyball team Records starting 2005: UAAP Season Year Place Notable Players Loss to (Finalist) 68 2005–06 2nd Place   Ray Karl Dimaculangan Eugene Runas Nazareno Roque Reny John Balse  Far Eastern University 69 2006–07 3rd Place   Ray Karl Dimaculangan Eugene Runas Whammi San Juan Henry James Pecaña John Paul Torres Reny John Balse Nazareno Roque Marlon Macabulos (Rookie of the Year)  University of the Philippines 70 2007–08 Champion   Ray Karl Dimaculangan (Best Server) Eugene Runas Henry James Pecaña John Paul Torres Reny John Balse Jayson Ramos (Rookie of the Year) Charles Glendon Reyes (Best Digger) Nazareno Roque (MVP)  Far Eastern University 71 2008–09 Champion   Ray Karl Dimaculangan (Best Server and MVP) Henry James Pecaña (Best Receiver) John Paul Torres Reny John Balse Nazareno Roque Jayson Ramos (Best Attacker)  University of the Philippines 72 2009–10 Champion   Ray Karl Dimaculangan (Best Server) Henry James Pecaña (Finals MVP) John Paul Torres Eugene Runas Julius Anthony Sioson Jayson Ramos  Far Eastern University 73 2010–11 Champion   Henry James Pecaña John Paul Torres (Best Scorer, Best Attacker and MVP) Jayson Ramos (Finals MVP) Paul Jan Doloiras (Best Receiver) Kerr Sherwyn Ucang Salvador Juan Depante III  Far Eastern University 74 2011-12 2nd Place   Jayson Ramos (MVP) Christian Anthony Arbasto Paul Jan Doloiras (Best Receiver) Salvador Juan Depante III Mark Gil Alfafara III Romnick Rico Kerr Sherwyn Ucang  Far Eastern University 75 2012-13 5th Place   Mark Gil Alfafara III (Best Blocker and co-MVP) John David Subiere Robert Herrera Salvador Juan Depante III Jason Sarabia Romnick Rico Christian Anthony Arbasto  De La Salle University 76 2013–14 6th Place - - 77 2014–15 3rd Place   Mark Gil Alfafara III (Best Scorer) Arnold Bautista Patrick Theodore Balse Paul Kirby Castillo Jason Sarabia Romnick Rico Kris Roy Guzman  National University Women's volleyball team Records starting 1984: UAAP Season Year Place Notable Players Loss to (Finalist) 46 1984–85 Champion -  Far Eastern University 47 1985–86 Champion Marilyn de Jesus  Far Eastern University 49 1987–88 Champion Marilyn de Jesus Mozzy Ravena  Far Eastern University 50 1988–89 Champion Mozzy Ravena  Far Eastern University 52 1990–91 Champion Mozzy Ravena  Far Eastern University 55 1992–93 Champion -  Far Eastern University 56 1993–94 Champion   Roxanne Pimentel Joanna Botor-Carpio Cindy Rival Dixia Maningat  Far Eastern University

Women's volleyball team Continuation UAAP Season Year Place Notable Players Loss to (Finalist) 57 1994–95 2nd Place   Roxanne Pimentel Joanna Botor-Carpio Cindy Rival Dixia Maningat  Far Eastern University 58 1995–96 2nd Place   Roxanne Pimentel Joanna Botor-Carpio Cindy Rival Dixia Maningat  Far Eastern University 59 1996–97 Champion   Roxanne Pimentel Joanna Botor-Carpio Cindy Rival Dixia Maningat  Far Eastern University 60 1997–98 Champion -  Far Eastern University 61 1998–99 6th Place - Eliminated 62 1999–00 2nd Place -  De La Salle University 63 2000–01 6th Place - Eliminated 64 2001–02 5th Place -  Far Eastern University 65 2002–03 3rd Place -  De La Salle University 66 2003–04 3rd Place   Joyce Pano Ana Eliza Fulo Lourdes Palomo  Far Eastern University 67 2004–05 2nd Place   Mary Jean Balse (Rookie of the Year) Venus Bernal Joyce Pano Kate Co Yu Kang  De La Salle University 68 2005–06 4th Place   Mary Jean Balse Venus Bernal Lilet Mabbayad (Rookie of the Year) Kate Co Yu Kang Maria Angeli Tabaquero  De La Salle University 69 2006–07 Champion   Mary Jean Balse Venus Bernal (MVP) Ma. Angeli Tabaquero Denise Patricia Tan (Best Setter) Aiza Maizo Lilet Mabbayad  Far Eastern University 70 2007–08 3rd Place   Mary Jean Balse (Best Attacker) Venus Bernal Maria Angeli Tabaquero Denise Patricia Tan Joanna Torrijos Hannah Mance  Far Eastern University 71 2008–09 3rd Place   Aiza Maizo (Best Attacker) Bernice Abigail Co Maika Angela Ortiz Judy Ann Caballejo Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Hannah Mance  Far Eastern University 72 2009–10 Champion   Aiza Maizo Aleona Denise Santiago Maria Angeli Tabaquero Maika Angela Ortiz Maruja Banaticla Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan (Finals MVP and Best Server) Judy Ann Caballejo  De La Salle University 73 2010–11 2nd Place   Aiza Maizo (Best Receiver and Best Scorer) Maika Angela Ortiz Maruja Banaticla Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Judy Ann Caballejo Midori Hirotsuji  De La Salle University 74 2011–12 3rd Place   Maika Angela Ortiz (Best Spiker) Ingrid Reyes Maruja Banaticla Rhea Katrina Dimaculangan Jessey Laine De Leon Carmela Tunay Judy Ann Caballejo Midori Hirotsuji  Ateneo de Manila University 75 2012-13 5th Place   Maika Angela Ortiz Ingrid Reyes Maruja Banaticla Loren Lantin Pamela Lastimosa Dancel Dusaran Jessey Laine De Leon Carmela Tunay Judy Ann Caballejo Midori Hirotsuji  National University 76 2013–14 6th Place   Carmela Tunay Pam Lastimosa Jessey de Leon Marivic Meneses Dancel Dusaran Loren Lantin  Far Eastern University 77 2014-15 5th Place   Ennajie Laure (Rookie of the Year) Pam Lastimosa Carmela Tunay Jessey de Leon Dancel Dusaran Cherry Ann Rondina Marivic Meneses (Best Blocker) Alexine Cabanos  Far Eastern University

Beach Volleyball

UAAP Season 78 (S.Y. 2015-16) Rosters

Men's

No.	Name	Height	Weight	Play Yr.	High School
1	Kris Roy A. Guzman
2	Anthony Lemuel M. Arbasto, Jr.
3	Sean M. Mantos	5' 10"			University Of San Carlos - North Campus
} Women's No. Name Height Weight Play Yr. High School 1 Cherry Ann Q. Rondina 5' 5" 115 lbs. Rookie Campostela National High School 2 Rica Jane Rivera 5' 7" 120 lbs. 2nd University of San Jose-Recoletos 3 Jem Nicole Gutierrez 5' 7" 125 lbs. St. Jerome's Academy Head Coach: Emil Lontoc Football UAAP season 2013-14 Men's team roster Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. No. Position Player 1 Daniel Hicban 2 Ronald Batisla-Ong 3 Efren Menares 4 Patrick O'Neill 5 Darryl Regala 6 Nicanor Palacio 7 Steven Anotado 8 Karl Bronda 9 Marvin Bricenio 10 Gino Clarino No. Position Player 11 Jogi Celiz 14 Kenedy Venida 17 Kenneth Tuzon 18 Darwin Busmion 19 Fidel Kue 21 Jopridale Molino 23 Albert Llevares 26 Jolem Feril 27 Shirmar Felongco 28 Dionisio Busmion Records by season Men's rankings since 1988: 1988–1989 — nd place 1989–1990 — rd place 1990–1991 — st place 1991–1992 — st place 1992–1993 — st place 1993–1994 — nd place 1994–1995 — rd place 1995–1996 — rd place 1996–1997 — st place 1997–1998 — st place 1998–1999 — nd place 1999–2000 — 5th place 2000–2001 — rd place 2001–2002 — nd place 2002–2003 — 4th place 2003–2004 — rd place 2004–2005 — nd place 2005–2006 — rd place 2006–2007 — st place 2007–2008 — rd place 2008–2009 — 4th place 2009–2010 — nd place 2010–2011 — nd place 2011–2012 — nd place 2012–2013 — 4th place 2013–2014 — rd place 2014–2015 — 6th place 2015–2016 — 2016–2017 — Baseball The UST Golden Sox is one of the top baseball teams in the UAAP. They have won two (2005 and 2007) of their last four titles in straight finals appearances. Cheerdance The official Pep Squad and Drumline, the UST Yellow Jackets, and the official dance troupe, the Salinggawi Dance Troupe have won the UAAP Cheerdance Competition a league-leading eight times and holds the record for the longest championship run for five consecutive years (2002 to 2006). Their closest rival is the UP Pep Squad, which has been a consistent runner-up until 2007 when they snatched the title by a very thin margin from the Salinggawi Dance Troupe, which finished second.[3] Judo The UST Lady Judokas team, headed by Head Coach Gerald Arce is the defending champion of the UAAP Women's Judo competition. The Lady Judokas won five titles for the past 6 seasons, having first won in Seasons 73, 74, and 75. After they suffered a 4th place finish during Season 76, they bounce-back and became the back-to-back champions of the UAAP from Seasons 77 and 78.[4] See also Salinggawi Dance Troupe UST Growling Tigers men's basketball team UST Yellow Jackets UAAP Overall Championship References Saynes, Josiah Darren. "UST’s overall UAAP championship streak snapped". TomasinoWeb. University of Santo Tomas. Retrieved 12 June 2013. Evite, D.J.B. "'Mommy Tiger' bids goodbye". The Varsitarian. Retrieved 2012-03-13. UP Pep Squad is 2007 UAAP cheerdance champion. Retrieved January 17, 2011. Ramos, Ryan (March 9, 2016). "Featured Team: UST Lady Judokas". Sports37 (in Tagalog). UNTV Life. Retrieved March 11, 2016.