UAAP Season 74
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UAAP Season 74 is the 2011–2012 athletic year of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. It is being hosted by Ateneo de Manila University
. The men's basketball and the women's volleyball tournaments are aired by ABS-CBN
Channel 2 and Studio 23
(the men's basketball gamess are simulcast over DZSR Sports Radio 918) for the twelfth consecutive year. The opening ceremonies was held on July 9, 2011 at the Marikina Sports Center.
presented an Olympic-style opening ceremony which included a parade of athletes and a torch relay. The opening ceremony, which also featured a group of Ateneo graduates singing the UAAP theme song, was held on July 9 at the Marikina Sports Park. Contingency plans were made in case of rains so that the ceremonies would not have to be called off due to inclement weather. The torch relay made its rounds among member schools and culminated in the lighting of the torch. Basketball games started on the next day at the Araneta Coliseum
.
The torch relay started in the De La Salle University
campus and passed thru the campuses of the other seven member schools of the UAAP. It ended in the Marikina Sports Park. Former Ateneo basketball player Olsen Racela
was the torch lighter in the opening ceremonies. The Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion and Spongecola's Yael Yuzon
provided entertainment during the ceremonies.
The opening ceremonies proceeded as scheduled despite continuous rains at the Marikina Sports Park. 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
.
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).
A torch relay took place prior to the event. The relay started from the De La Salle University campus in Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila
. The torch was brought by La Sallian athletes to the Adamson University campus in San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila
. It was then transferred to the University of the East campus in Claro M. Recto Avenue, Sampaloc, Manila
. UE representatives then conveyed the torch to the nearby Far Eastern University campus along Morayta Street. The FEU participants next carried the torch to the National University campus in Jhocson Street, Sampaloc, Manila. From there, the NU athletes relayed the torch to the University of Santo Tomas campus in España
, Manila. Thomasian athletes continued the relay and went to the University of the Philippines Diliman campus in Quezon City
passing through Welcome Rotonda and the busy highway of Quezon Avenue. From Diliman, the UP athletes accompanied the torch to the Ateneo campus in Loyola Heights in Quezon City. The Ateneo delegates completed the relay when they finally reached the Marikina Sports Park and handed over the torch to Olsen Racela
, a former Ateneo star basketball player. Racela then lighted the cauldron with the torch after being lifted by a hydraulic conveyor.
Season host is boldfaced.
Season host is boldfaced.
.
Season host is boldfaced.
Season host is boldfaced.
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.
Host team in boldface. "Order" refers to order of performance.
Season host is boldfaced.
Season host is boldfaced.
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
. The men's basketball and the women's volleyball tournaments are aired by ABS-CBN
ABS-CBN
ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
Channel 2 and Studio 23
Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
(the men's basketball gamess are simulcast over DZSR Sports Radio 918) for the twelfth consecutive year. The opening ceremonies was held on July 9, 2011 at the Marikina Sports Center.
Preseason
Season host Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
presented an Olympic-style opening ceremony which included a parade of athletes and a torch relay. The opening ceremony, which also featured a group of Ateneo graduates singing the UAAP theme song, was held on July 9 at the Marikina Sports Park. Contingency plans were made in case of rains so that the ceremonies would not have to be called off due to inclement weather. The torch relay made its rounds among member schools and culminated in the lighting of the torch. Basketball games started on the next day at the Araneta Coliseum
Araneta Coliseum
The Smart Araneta Coliseum, known as The Big Dome is an indoor multi-purpose sports arena located in the Cubao area of Quezon City, Philippines...
.
The torch relay started in the De La Salle University
De La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
campus and passed thru the campuses of the other seven member schools of the UAAP. It ended in the Marikina Sports Park. Former Ateneo basketball player Olsen Racela
Olsen Racela
, better known as , is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is also a part time analyst, assistant coach of the Petron Blaze Boosters, and the current head coach of the Philippines under-16 basketball team. He is considered the best point...
was the torch lighter in the opening ceremonies. The Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion and Spongecola's Yael Yuzon
Yael Yuzon
Yael Yuzon is the male singer and vocalist of Sponge Cola.-Early Life:Ysmael Yrastorza Yuzon is the real name of Yael Yuzon. He was born on November 22, 1983 in Manila. He is also the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for the Filipino band, Sponge Cola....
provided entertainment during the ceremonies.
The opening ceremonies proceeded as scheduled despite continuous rains at the Marikina Sports Park. 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
Ateneo de Manila University
The Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
, Adamson University
Adamson University
Adamson University is a private university Catholic university in Manila, Philippines, founded on June 30, 1932 by Greek immigrant George Lucas Adamson as the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry...
, De La Salle University
De La Salle University
De La Salle University is a private Lasallian university in Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was founded in 1911 by De La Salle Brothers as the De La Salle College in Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre serving as its first director...
, Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University
Far Eastern University in the University Belt area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of...
, National University
National University (Philippines)
National University is a university in Manila, Philippines.It is a founding member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and is a pioneer of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities...
, University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
The Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines , is a private Roman Catholic university run by the Order of Preachers in Manila. Founded on April 28, 1611 by archbishop of Manila Miguel de Benavides, it has the oldest extant university charter in the...
, University of the East
University of the East
The University of the East is a private nonsectarian university located in University Belt Area, district of Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines. The university was founded in 1946 as a coeducational institution...
, and University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines, Diliman
The University of the Philippines Diliman , is a coeducational and public research university located in Quezon City, Philippines. It is the flagship university, seat of administration, and the fourth oldest constituent university of the University of the Philippines System...
.
Opening ceremonies
The opening ceremonies took place at the Marikina Sports Park on 9 July 2011. It was the first time that the opening ceremonies took place in an open field. The highlights of the opening ceremonies were the presentation of the UAAP board of directors, parade of athletes, torch relay, cauldron lighting, and free concert.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).
A torch relay took place prior to the event. The relay started from the De La Salle University campus in Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila
Malate, Manila
Malate is an old district of the city of Manila in Metro Manila, the Philippines. The district is located at the southern end of the city of Manila, bordered by Pasay City to the south, by Manila Bay to the west, by the district of Ermita to the north and by the districts of Paco and San Andres to...
. The torch was brought by La Sallian athletes to the Adamson University campus in San Marcelino Street, Ermita, Manila
Ermita, Manila
Ermita is a district of Manila, Philippines located halfway between Intramuros and Malate.-History:Ermita was founded in the late 16th century...
. It was then transferred to the University of the East campus in Claro M. Recto Avenue, Sampaloc, Manila
Sampaloc, Manila
Sampaloc is a district of Manila which is primarily a residential and educational center. Part of the Malacañang Palace is located in Sampaloc. The University of Santo Tomas, University of the East Manila are part of the University Belt to name a few, the famous Dangwa flower market at Dimasalang...
. UE representatives then conveyed the torch to the nearby Far Eastern University campus along Morayta Street. The FEU participants next carried the torch to the National University campus in Jhocson Street, Sampaloc, Manila. From there, the NU athletes relayed the torch to the University of Santo Tomas campus in España
España Boulevard
España Boulevard is the main thoroughfare of Sampaloc district, Manila and the extreme western section of Quezon City. It is an 8-lane divided arterial road and is a component of one of the radial roads of Metro Manila — Radial Road 7 or R-7. España's name is taken after the Spanish name of...
, Manila. Thomasian athletes continued the relay and went to the University of the Philippines Diliman campus in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
passing through Welcome Rotonda and the busy highway of Quezon Avenue. From Diliman, the UP athletes accompanied the torch to the Ateneo campus in Loyola Heights in Quezon City. The Ateneo delegates completed the relay when they finally reached the Marikina Sports Park and handed over the torch to Olsen Racela
Olsen Racela
, better known as , is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is also a part time analyst, assistant coach of the Petron Blaze Boosters, and the current head coach of the Philippines under-16 basketball team. He is considered the best point...
, a former Ateneo star basketball player. Racela then lighted the cauldron with the torch after being lifted by a hydraulic conveyor.
Awardees
- Most Valuable Player: Gill Sario, school bukol
- Rookie of the Year: Kiefer Ravena, Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo Blue EaglesThe Ateneo Blue Eagles is the name of the collegiate men's varsity basketball team of the Ateneo de Manila University that plays in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, the premiere sports league in the country. The collegiate women's varsity basketball team is called the Lady...
Beach volleyball
The UAAP Season 74 beach volleyball tournament began on August 27, 2011 at the sand courts of UE Caloocan.Team standings
| Team | |W | |L | |PCT Winning percentage In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win... | |GB Games behind In sports, the phrase games behind or games back , is a common way to reflect the gap between a leading team and another team in a sports league, conference, or division... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 1.000 | — | |
| 6 | 1 | .800 | 1.0 | |
| 5 | 2 | .800 | 2.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | .500 | 4.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | .500 | 4.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | .400 | 4.0 | |
| 1 | 6 | .000 | 6.0 | |
| 0 | 7 | .000 | 7.0 |
Schedule
| Teams | |Round | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Bracket
Awardees
- Most Valuable Player: Arvin Avila, Far Eastern UniversityFEU TamarawsThe FEU Tamaraws is the collegiate men's varsity team of Far Eastern University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines...
- Rookie of the Year: Israel Marasigan, Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo Blue EaglesThe Ateneo Blue Eagles is the name of the collegiate men's varsity basketball team of the Ateneo de Manila University that plays in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, the premiere sports league in the country. The collegiate women's varsity basketball team is called the Lady...
Team standings
| Team | |W | |L | |PCT Winning percentage In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win... | |GB Games behind In sports, the phrase games behind or games back , is a common way to reflect the gap between a leading team and another team in a sports league, conference, or division... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | .857 | — | |
| 6 | 1 | .857 | — | |
| 5 | 2 | .714 | 1.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.0 | |
| 3 | 4 | .429 | 3.0 | |
| 2 | 5 | .286 | 4.0 | |
| 0 | 7 | .000 | 6.0 |
Schedule
| Teams | |Round | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
Bracket
Awardees
- Most Valuable Player: Judy Caballejo, University of Santo TomasUST Growling TigersThe UST Growling Tigers are the varsity team of the University of Santo Tomas in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The women's varsity team is called the UST Growling Tigresses. Originally called the Glowing Goldies, the name has been changed starting with the 1992–93 season....
- Rookie of the Year: Camille Cruz, De La Salle University
Badminton
The UAAP Season 74 badminton tournament began on August 6, 2011 at Badminton Hall, Rizal Memorial Sports ComplexRizal Memorial Sports Complex
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, is national sports complex of the Philippines, located on Pablo Ocampo St. , Malate, Manila. It is named after the country's national hero, José Rizal....
.
Team standings
| Team | |W | |L | |PCT Winning percentage In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win... | |GB Games behind In sports, the phrase games behind or games back , is a common way to reflect the gap between a leading team and another team in a sports league, conference, or division... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | .857 | — | |
| 6 | 1 | .857 | — | |
| 5 | 2 | .714 | 1 | |
| 5 | 2 | .714 | 1 | |
| 2 | 5 | .286 | 4 | |
| 2 | 5 | .286 | 4 | |
| 1 | 6 | .143 | 5 | |
| 1 | 6 | .143 | 5 |
Schedule
| Teams | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|
Bracket
Team standings
| Team | |W | |L | |PCT Winning percentage In sports, a winning percentage is the fraction of games or matches a team or individual has won. It is defined as wins divided by wins plus losses . Ties count as a ½ loss and a ½ win... | |GB Games behind In sports, the phrase games behind or games back , is a common way to reflect the gap between a leading team and another team in a sports league, conference, or division... |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | .857 | — | |
| 6 | 1 | .857 | — | |
| 6 | 1 | .857 | — | |
| 4 | 3 | .571 | 2 | |
| 3 | 4 | .429 | 3 | |
| 2 | 5 | .286 | 4 | |
| 1 | 6 | .143 | 5 | |
| 0 | 7 | .000 | 6 |
Schedule
| Teams | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|
Bracket
Cheerdance
The UAAP Cheerdance CompetitionUAAP Cheerdance Competition
The UAAP Cheerdance Competition is an annual one-day event of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines for cheerleading. However, it does not count in the tabulation to determine the UAAP Overall Championship....
was held on September 17, 2011 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
. The event was covered live by Studio 23
Studio 23
Studio 23 is a Filipino television network owned by the ABS-CBN Corporation. The network is named for its flagship station in Metro Manila, DWAC-TV, which is carried on UHF channel 23...
and was hosted by Boom Gonzales and the various UAAP courtside reporters.
| Rank | Order | Pep squad | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | UP Pep Squad UP Pep Squad The University of the Philippines Varsity Pep Squad, more popularly known as the UP Pep Squad or simply UP Pep, was formed in 1998. From its humble beginnings as a group of 5 UP basketball fans known as the "Hecklers", the squad has blossomed into a the official cheerleading and cheerdance team of... |
93.70% | |
| 4th | DLSU Animo Squad | 89.45% | |
| 6th | FEU Cheering Squad | 85.01% | |
| 4 | 7th | UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe | |
| 5 | 1st | Adamson Pep Squad | no results released |
| 6 | 3rd | NU Pep Squad | no results released |
| 7 | 2nd | Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion | no results released |
| 8 | 8th | UE Pep Squad | no results released |
- Stunner awardee: Nesza Salvador (UP)
Championship summary
The current point system gives 15 points to the champion team in a certain UAAP event, 12 to the runner-up, and 10 to the third placer. The following points are given in consequent order of finish: 8, 6, 4, 2 and 1.Seniors' division championships
|}| Pts. | 15 | Champion |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2nd | |
| 10 | 3rd | |
| 8 | 4th | |
| 6 | 5th | |
| 4 | 6th | |
| 2 | 7th | |
| 1 | 8th | |
| — | Did not join |
Juniors' division championships
| Rank | |High School | | Boys' | | Girls' | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 1 | 4 | — | 12 | — | 10 | — | — | 15 | 12 | — | — | 12 | 65 | |
| 2 | 2 | — | 8 | — | 15 | — | — | 12 | 10 | — | — | 15 | 62 | |
| 3 | 8 | — | 15 | — | 4 | — | — | 6 | 15 | — | — | — | 48 | |
| 4 | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | 8 | 44 | |
| 5 | 15 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | |
| 6 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 23 | |
| 5 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 22 | |
| 7 | 6 | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | |
Season host is boldfaced.
Juniors' division
| Rank | Team | Boys' | Girls' | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 12 | 65 | |
| 2 | 47 | 15 | 62 | |
| 3 | 48 | — | 48 | |
| 4 | 36 | 8 | 44 | |
| 5 | 27 | — | 27 | |
| 6 | 13 | 10 | 23 | |
| 7 | 22 | — | 22 | |
| 8 | 14 | — | 14 | |
Seniors' division
| Rank | Team | Men's | Women's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 68 | 151 | |
| 2 | 69 | 70 | 139 | |
| 3 | 59 | 58 | 117 | |
| 4 | 57 | 54 | 111 | |
| 5 | 43 | 62 | 105 | |
| 6 | 32 | 40 | 72 | |
| 7 | 26 | 30 | 56 | |
| 8 | 24 | 10 | 34 | |
Season host is boldfaced.