Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

ADMU

UAAP 86 MCH: UST secures ‘three-peat’


University of Santo Tomas successfully secured a ‘three-peat’ in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Championships by virtually clinching the championship with a 4-0 victory over Adamson University on Saturday at the FEU Tech Gym in Manila.

With 16 match points under its belt, UST established a sufficient cushion in the tiebreaker against its closest pursuer, Ateneo de Manila University, currently at 14 match points.

This scenario mirrors Season 85, where the defending champions also secured the title as early as Round 9.

The Male Woodpushers have now claimed three consecutive championships and their 10th overall.

Melito Ocsan Jr. [7/9] boosted his MVP aspirations by scoring his seventh point, taking down John Rocel Simon [1/8] in just 23 moves of the Sicilian Defense: Hyperaccelerated while playing the white pieces on Board 2.

National Master Chester Reyes [8.5/9] similarly dominated on Board 3, forcing Jolar Ballobar [0.5/6] to resign after just 30 moves due to a genius tactical play that compelled his rival to surrender a full rook.

FIDE Master Christian Daluz [5/8] and National Master Julius Gonzales [6/8] followed suit with wins over Arena FIDE Master Alfonzo Olendo [1/9] and John Frederick Sunga [1.5/8] on Boards 1 and 4, respectively.

Ateneo also secured a second-place finish after narrowly defeating Season 85 runner-up University of the Philippines, 2.5-1.5 in Round 9.

National Master Jasper Faeldonia [4/8] and Christopher Kis-ing [4.5/9] each secured a full point against Arena International Master Cyrus Francisco [3.5/9] and Melson Gallo [2.5/5] on Boards 2 and 3, respectively, while Paul Matthew Llanillo [4.5/5] held FIDE Master Stephen Pangilinan [7.5/9] to a draw to secure Ateneo’s sixth win.

#ReadMore  UST, NUNS set for UAAP Boys Volleyball Finals showdown

Michael Olladas [3/6] gave UP a boost after prevailing over Tristan Cervero [4/8] on Board 4.

Meanwhile, Far Eastern University inched closer to a podium finish after a 2.5-1.5 result against De La Salle University.

National Master Christian Olaybal [5.5/8] and Arena International Master Jarvey Labanda [1/3] led the way with wins over Daniel John Lemi [3.5/9] and Kris Oswald Olvido [3.5/8] on Boards 3 and 4, respectively.

FIDE Master Jeth Morado [6/9] then settled for a draw with National Master Cyril Telesoforo [6.5/9] on Board 2 to secure DLSU’s victory as Hans Olorosisimo [2/8] succumbed to Jester Sistoza [1.5/5] on the top board.

FEU is currently tied with UP in match points but holds a slight advantage in the tiebreaker.

The final round will be played on Sunday, November 19.

Written By

A Bacolodnon who loves basketball, chess, and esports.


You May Also Like

Chess

The recently-concluded UAAP Season 87 Chess Tournament spotlighted Io Aristotle Calica, a prodigious talent who first gained national attention in 2017. At just eight...

ADMU

University of Santo Tomas leaned on strong performances in the team events and mixed pair category to secure its second consecutive title in the...

ADMU

University of Santo Tomas made history by completing a four-peat and securing its 11th title overall after dominating the UAAP Season 87 Men’s Chess...

ADMU

After Far Eastern University clinched the title in the women’s division in the previous round, it was University of Santo Tomas’ turn to seal...

ADMU

Defending champion University of Santo Tomas (UST) moved one match point away from securing a four-peat after dominating Far Eastern University (FEU), 3-1, in...

ADMU

University of Santo Tomas moved closer to its four-peat aspirations with a dominant 4-0 sweep of De La Salle University in Round 7 of...

ADMU

University of Santo Tomas secured its fourth consecutive victory, moving two games ahead in the standings with a 4-0 sweep over Ateneo de Manila...

ADMU

Defending champion Far Eastern University completed a first-half sweep of the UAAP Season 87 Women’s Chess Tournament by securing their sixth consecutive victory with...

Advertisement