UST writes fairytale ending in perfect SGVIL run

UST Writes Fairytale Ending in Perfect SGVIL Run

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Golden Tigresses capped off thei
their championship title in the 2026 Shakey's Girls Volleyball Invitational
Invitational League (SGVIL) Rising Stars Cup Division 1 with a fairytale en
ending. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout the competition, UST 
showcased resilience, hard work, and an unwavering spirit to overcome adver
adversity and emerge victorious.

Led by Most Valuable Player Kim Rubin, UST made a stunning comeback from a 
1-2 match deficit to upset title favorite Bacolod Tay Tung in the winner-ta
winner-take-all final. The Junior Tigresses completed a remarkable seven-ga
seven-game sweep, including a semifinal shocker over last year's champion a
and reigning UAAP Season 88 winner National University Nazareth School in f
five sets.

UST's journey to the top was marked by determination and grit. Despite fiel
fielding a lean roster, the team rallied from a 1-2 match hole to dethrone 
Bacolod Tay Tung and set up a final showdown against perennial contender Ba
Bacolod Tay Tung.

We had a great program, but I acknowledge the players' decision to want to
to win, said UST coach Rochette Villegas. We were short-staffed, struggli
struggling with player substitutions. But we made do with what we had.

The championship served as a perfect sendoff for the Junior Tigresses senio
seniors and an inspiration for the holdovers and incoming UST players. I'm
I'm very grateful because all our hard work from the past few days paid of
off in the game, said Rubin. We're thankful to our coaches, who didn't le
leave us hanging and let us play freely.

Meanwhile, organizers of the SGVIL are planning a bigger tournament next se
season after a record 44 teams participated in Division 1 and 24 in Divisio
Division 2. It's heartwarming that schools have already signified their in
intentions to join next year, said Athletic Events and Sports Management, 
Inc. (ACES) president Dr. Ian Laurel.

The SGVIL Invitationals, set to take place from July 11 to 18, will feature
feature teams from the United States, Guam, Japan, China, and Australia. Th
The event aims to invite top-tiered teams like UST, Bacolod Tay Tung, and o
other Division 1 teams to participate.

As UST's fairytale ending comes to a close, it serves as a testament to the
the team's hard work, determination, and heart.

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