UAAP Season 74 was the 2011–2012 athletic year of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines . It was hosted by Ateneo de Manila University . The men's basketball and the women's volleyball tournaments were aired by ABS-CBN Channel 2 and Studio 23 (the men's basketball games are simulcast over DZSR Sports Radio 918 ) for the twelfth consecutive year. The opening ceremony was held on July 9, 2011 at the Marikina Sports Center.[ 1]
Opening ceremonies
Season host Ateneo de Manila University presented an Olympic-style opening ceremony which was the first time it took place in an open field on July 9, 2011 at the Marikina Sports Park . The highlights of the opening ceremony were the presentation of the UAAP board of directors, parade of athletes, torch relay, cauldron lighting and free concert. It also featured a group of Ateneo graduates singing the UAAP theme song. The Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion and Spongecola 's Yael Yuzon provided entertainment during the ceremonies.[ 2]
The torch relay took place prior to the start of the events in the Marikina Sports Park. The relay started from the De La Salle University campus in Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila and passed thru the campuses of the other seven member schools of the UAAP. Athletes representing their school received and transferred the torch to the next school by means of running. Ateneo was the last school to receive the torch. Thus it had the honor of bringing the torch to its final destination which was the Marikina Sports Park. Former Ateneo basketball player Olsen Racela was the torch lighter which role he did when he lighted the cauldron with the torch after being lifted by a hydraulic conveyor.[ 3]
The opening ceremony proceeded as scheduled despite continuous rains. Contingency plans were made so that the ceremony will not be called off due to inclement weather. The parade of athletes proceeded with the athletes carrying colored umbrellas corresponding to their school colors. The following schools make up the UAAP: Ateneo de Manila University , Adamson University , De La Salle University , Far Eastern University , National University , University of Santo Tomas , University of the East , and University of the Philippines .[ 4]
University of Santo Tomas had the largest delegation with 627 athletes. It was followed by Ateneo de Manila (600), University of the East (512), University of the Philippines (425), De La Salle University (417), Adamson University (300), Far Eastern University (300) and National University (260).[ 5]
Basketball games started the next day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum .
Basketball
The UAAP Season 74 basketball tournament began on July 10, 2011 at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. The tournament host was Ateneo de Manila University and tournament commissioner was Andrew "Andy" Jao.
Men's tournament
Elimination round
Playoffs
Awards
Women's tournament
Elimination round
^ a b c Head-to-head record: Adamson 2–2, La Salle 2–2, UST 2–2 (UST +27, Adamson –3, La Salle –24); second-seed playoff: Adamson 70–59 UST
Playoffs
Awards
Most Valuable Player :
Rookie of the Year :
Boys' tournament
Elimination round
^ a b Head-to-head record: UE 1–1 UP (UE +8)
Playoffs
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Jerie Marlon Pingoy (FEU–D Baby Tamaraws)
Rookie of the Year : Tomas Gabriel Ramos (Ateneo Blue Eaglets)
Volleyball
Seniors division
Men's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Source:
ABS-CBN Sports Rules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for #2 or #4,
one-game playoff ; 3) match points; 4) sets ratio; 5) points ratio
Notes:
^ a b Sets ratio: Adamson 1.750, La Salle 1.632
Playoffs
* if necessary
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Jayson Ramos (UST Growling Tigers)
Rookie of the Year : Vincent Rafael Mangulabnan (NU Bulldogs)
Women's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Source:
ABS-CBN Sports Rules for classification: 1) number of wins; 2) if tied for #2 or #4,
one-game playoff ; 3) match points; 4) sets ratio; 5) points ratio
Notes:
^ a b Head-to-head record: FEU 1–1 Adamson; fourth-seed playoff: FEU 3–0 Adamson
Playoffs
4th–seed playoff (One–game playoff) First round (One–game playoff) Semifinals (No. 2 seed has twice-to-beat advantage) Finals (#1 seed has 1-0 lead in a best-of-5 series) 1 La Salle 1 3 3 2 Ateneo 3 2 Ateneo 3 1 0 3 UST 3 3 UST 1 Adamson 0 4 FEU 1 FEU 3
Awards
Season Most Valuable Player: Abigail Maraño (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Finals Most Valuable Player: Cha Cruz (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Rookie of the Year: Victonara Galang (De La Salle Lady Archers)
Juniors division
Boys' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Qualified to the finals with the twice to beat advantage Qualified to the finals Qualified to the second-seed playoff
Playoffs
Second-seed playoff
Finals#1 has a 1–0 lead in a best-of-3 series
1
UE
3
2
NU
0
2
UST
0
3
UST
3
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Edward Camposano (UE Junior Warriors)
Rookie of the Year: Christian Lorez Gopio (UE Junior Warriors)
Girls' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Qualified to the Finals with the twice-to-beat advantage Qualified to the Finals
Awards
Most Valuable Player:
Rookie of the Year: Christine Mhae Tolentino (UE Junior Lady Warriors)
Beach volleyball
The UAAP Season 74 beach volleyball tournament began on August 27, 2011 at the sand courts of UE Caloocan.
Men's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Season host is boldfaced.
Qualified to the Finals with the thrice to beat advantage
Qualified to the semifinals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the first round
Schedule
Playoffs
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Arvin Avila (FEU Tamaraws)
Rookie of the Year : Israel Marasigan (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
Women's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Season host is boldfaced.
Qualified to the semifinals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the semifinals
Schedule
Playoffs
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Judy Caballejo (UST Tigresses)
Rookie of the Year : Camille Cruz (De La Salle Lady Archers)
The UAAP Season 74 football tournament began on January 14, 2012 at the football fields of the Ateneo de Manila University .
Seniors division
Men's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Qualified to the Finals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the Finals
Match-up results
Finals
UP wins series in one game
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Nathan Octavio (UP Fighting Maroons)
Rookie of the Year : Michael Nehemiah Simms (UP Fighting Maroons)
Women's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Qualified to the Finals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the Finals
Match-up results
Finals
UST wins series in two games
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Mariz Magdolot (UST Tigresses)
Rookie of the Year : Cristina de los Reyes (UP Lady Maroons)
Juniors division
Boys' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Match-up results
There was no playoff. FEU was automatically declared champion after sweeping the elimination rounds.
Baseball
The UAAP Season 74 baseball tournament began on January 12, 2012 at the baseball diamond of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex .[ 6] This year marked the introduction of high school baseball in the UAAP as a demonstration sport. The initial participating schools were Ateneo de Manila University , De La Salle-Santiago Zobel School and University of Santo Tomas High School .
Men's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Qualified to the semifinals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the semifinals
Schedule
Playoffs
Juniors' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Qualified to the Finals
Schedule
Softball
The UAAP Season 74 softball tournament began on January 11, 2012 at the baseball diamond of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex .[ 6] With Adamson sweeping the elimination round, they were declared automatic champions and the playoffs were scrapped.
Women's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Match-up results
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Rizza Bernardino (Adamson Lady Falcons)
Rookie of the Year : Quenny Sabobo (Adamson Lady Falcons)
Tennis
The UAAP Season 74 tennis tournaments began on January 7, 2012 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center .
Men's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Qualified to the Finals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the Finals
Schedule
Finals
With De La Salle Green Tennisters sweeping the elimination round, the Final round went through a best-of-three series with the team enjoying the twice-to-beat advantage over the second placer NU Bulldogs . La Salle won the championship title after beating NU (3–2) in one game last February 21, 2012 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center .[ 7]
Matches on Rizal Memorial Tennis Center
Event
Winner
Loser
Score
Notes
1
Singles, 1st round
Michael Basco
Tim Polero
6–0, 6–0
La Salle leads match, 1–0.
2
Doubles, 1st round
Michael Madrio Fritz Verdad
Pemrik Alina Kyle Cordero
7–6 (3–0) , 6–1
Match tied, 1–1.
3
Singles, 2nd round
Alberto Villamor
Al Khady Jainul
6–4, 6–2
La Salle leads match, 2–1.
4
Doubles, 2nd round
Dheo Talatayod Wilson Oblea
Ed Amor Fidel Regis
6–4, 6–3
Match tied, 2–2.
5
Singles, 3rd round
Ernesto Pantua
Leander Lazaro
2–6, 6–4, 6–2
La Salle wins tennis title.
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Michael Basco (De La Salle Green Archers)
Rookie of the Year : Leander Lazaro (NU Bulldogs)
Women's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Qualified to the Finals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the Finals
Qualified to the second-seed playoff
Schedule
Playoffs
Second-seed playoff
Finals#1 has a 1–0 lead in a best-of-3 series
1
La Salle
2
2
2
UST
3
2
UST
3
3
3
UP
1
Second-seed playoff
Being tied at second place, UST Lady Tennisters defeated UP Lady Tennisters (3–1) on a playoff, the last berth to the Final round, on February 21, 2012 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center .[ 7]
Matches on Rizal Memorial Tennis Center
Event
Winner
Loser
Score
Notes
1
Singles, 1st round
Zaza Paulino
Bea Fabregas
4–6, 7–5, 6–0
UST leads match, 1–0.
2
Doubles, 1st round
Diane Bautista Chrizanth Helar
Meli delos Reyes Creslita Gulosino
6–1, 7–6 (7–0)
UST leads match, 2–0.
3
Singles, 2nd round
Sarah Jane Restauro
Macy Gonzales
6–3, 6–3
UST still leads match, 2–1.
4
Doubles, 2nd round
Hazel Grecia April Santos
JV Custodio Medeline Ramos
7–5, 7–6 (4–0)
UST wins playoff and advances to Finals.
Finals
With De La Salle Lady Tennisters sweeping the elimination round, the Final round went through a best-of-three series with the team enjoying the twice-to-beat advantage over the playoff winner UST Lady Tennisters .[ 8] UST forced a rubber match[ 9] and obtained the championship title after beating La Salle (3–2) in the second game.[ 10] Finals first and second games were held on February 24 and 26 respectively at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center .
Game 1
Matches on Rizal Memorial Tennis Center
Event
Winner
Loser
Score
Notes
1
Singles, 1st round
Regina Santiago
Hazel Grecia
6–0, 6–2
La Salle leads match, 1–0.
2
Doubles, 1st round
Diane Bautista Chrizanth Helar
Nadine Castillo Aira Putiz
6–1, 6–0
Match tied, 1–1.
3
Singles, 2nd round
Martina Guba
Linda Santos
6–1, 6–1
La Salle leads match, 2–1.
4
Doubles, 2nd round
Macy Gonzales April Santos
Trudy Amoranto Kirstie Barraquias
7–6 (7–0) , 3–6, 6–2
Match tied, 2–2.
5
Singles, 3rd round
Zaza Paulino
Enah Baba
6–2, 6–1
UST forces one game.
Game 2
Matches on Rizal Memorial Tennis Center
Event
Winner
Loser
Score
Notes
1
Singles, 1st round
Regina Santiago
Linda Santos
6–7 (0–4) , 6–0, 6–3
La Salle leads match, 1–0
2
Doubles, 1st round
Diane Bautista Chrizanth Helar
Trudy Amoranto Kirstie Barraquias
3–6, 6–2, 6–3
Match tied, 1–1.
3
Singles, 2nd round
Martina Guba
Hazel Grecia
6–2, 6–0
La Salle leads match, 2–1.
4
Doubles, 2nd round
Macy Gonzales April Santos
Nadine Castillo Aira Putiz
6–0, 6–0
Match tied, 2–2.
5
Singles, 3rd round
Zaza Paulino
Enah Baba
6–3, 6–3
UST wins tennis title.
Awards
Most Valuable Player : Macy Gonzales (UST Tigresses)
Rookie of the Year : April Santos (UST Tigresses)
Badminton
The UAAP Season 74 badminton tournament began on August 6, 2011 at Badminton Hall, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex .
Men's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Season host is boldfaced.
Qualified to the semifinals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the semifinals
Schedule
Playoffs
Awards
Season Most Valuable Player : Toby Gadi (Ateneo Blue Eagles)
Rookie of the Year :
Women's tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Season host is boldfaced.
Qualified to the semifinals with the twice to beat advantage
Qualified to the semifinals
Schedule
Playoffs
Awards
Season Most Valuable Player : Jamila Fatima Cruz (UE Lady Warriors)
Rookie of the Year : Gelita Castillo (Ateneo Lady Eagles)
Track and field
The UAAP Season 74 track and field tournament is a four-day tournament held from February 9–12, 2012 at the Philippine Institute of Sports Arena in Pasig .
Seniors division
Men's tournament
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Women's tournament
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Awards
Season Most Valuable Player :
Rookie of the Year : Jenyrose Rosales (UE Lady Warriors)
Juniors division
Boys' tournament
Team standings
Host team in boldface .
Exhibition events
Cheerdance
The UAAP Cheerdance Competition was held on September 17, 2011 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City . The event was covered live by Studio 23 and was hosted by Boom Gonzales and the various UAAP courtside reporters.[ 11]
Rank
Order
Pep squad
Score
5th
UP Pep Squad
82.0%
4th
DLSU Animo Squad
73.8%
6th
FEU Cheering Squad
72.6%
4th
7th
UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe
no results released
5th
1st
Adamson Pep Squad
no results released
6th
3rd
NU Pep Squad
no results released
7th
2nd
Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion
no results released
8th
8th
UE Pep Squad
no results released
Host team in boldface . "Order" refers to order of performance.
Stunner awardee: Nesza Salvador (UP)
Street dance
The 2nd UAAP Street Dance Competition was held on March 10, 2012 at the Philippine International Convention Center Forum in Pasay . The event coincided with the awarding ceremony for this season's UAAP.
Rank
Team
Score
La Salle Dance Company–Street
88.98
UP Street Dance Club
86.40
Company of Ateneo Dancers
84.64
4
FEU Dance Company
82.42
5
Company of Adamson Street Dance
75.88
6
NU UnderdawgZ
72.16
7
UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe
71.50
8
UE Street Warriors
71.00
Host team in boldface .
General championship summary
The general champion is determined by a point system. The system gives 15 points to the champion team of a UAAP event, 12 to the runner-up, and 10 to the third placer. The following points: 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1 are given to the rest of the participating teams according to their order of finish.
Medals table
Seniors' division
* Host nation (Season host); General champions Notes: Results are final.
Juniors' division
* Host nation (Season host); General champions Notes: Results are final.
General championship tally
Seniors' division
(H) Season host; = Champion ; = Runner-up ; = Third place ; — = No team . Notes: Results are final.
Juniors' division
(H) Season host; = Champion ; = Runner-up ; = Third place ; — = No team . Notes: Results are final.
Individual awards
Athlete of the Year:
Seniors:
Johansen Benedict Aguilar (De La Salle Green Archers, swimming)
Rizza Bernardino (Adamson Lady Falcons, softball)
Juniors: Joaquin Mendoza (UST Tiger Cubs, taekwondo)
References
See also
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