Angeline Inson Poyos (born January 17, 2004) is a Filipino volleyball player. She currently plays for the UST Golden Tigresses collegiate women's varsity team in UAAP.[1]

Angeline Poyos
Personal information
Full nameAngeline Inson Poyos
NationalityFilipino
Born (2004-01-17) January 17, 2004 (age 20)
HometownBalilihan, Bohol, Philippines
Height1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
College / UniversityUniversity of Santo Tomas
Volleyball information
PositionOutside Hitter
Current teamUST Golden Tigresses
Number17

Personal Life

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Poyos is a native of Balilihan, Bohol. She is currently taking a Bachelor's degree in Sports Studies at the University of Santo Tomas.

Career

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Poyos first appeared with the UST Golden Tigresses in the 2023 Shakey's Super League National Invitationals, where they earned a bronze medal.[2] This was followed by the 2023 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship, with the team finishing as the first runner-up.[2][3]

Poyos made her UAAP debut with the UST Golden Tigresses in Season 86, immediately making impressions as she scored 31 points in one match, setting a new scoring record for a first-year player in the history of UAAP Women's Volleyball.[4][5][6]

On May 12, 2024, the UST Golden Tigresses reached the finals and faced the NU Lady Bulldogs, where Poyos sustained a sprained ankle during the second set and was absent for the rest of Game 1.[7] On May 15, she was cleared to return for Game 2 but was pulled out halfway through the first set due to her injury affecting her performance.[8] The UST Golden Tigresses earned the silver medal, while Poyos received the Rookie of the Year award and was recognized as the second-best Outside Hitter, as well as being the second highest scorer in the entire tournament.[8][9]

Awards

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Individuals

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Season Tournament Award Ref
2023 Shakey's Super League Pre-Season Championship 2nd Best Outside Hitter [10][2]
National Invitationals 1st Best Outside Hitter [11][2]
UAAP Season 86 Women's Volleyball Rookie of the Year [8][12]
2nd Best Outside Hitter

Collegiate

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Season Tournament Title Ref
2023 Shakey's Super League Pre-Season Championship Runner-up [10]
National Invitationals 3rd Place [13]
UAAP Season 86 Women's Volleyball Runner-up [14]

References

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  1. ^ "Angeline Poyos, Kyla Cordora commits to UST Golden Tigresses". Fastbreak. June 7, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "UST star rookie Poyos tempers expectations ahead of next year's UAAP". Inquirer. November 12, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Poyos leads UST past perpetual help in SSL opener". Inquirer. September 16, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "Rookies Poyos, Cacao named UAAP players of the week". ABS-CBN News. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  5. ^ Payo, Jasmine (April 21, 2024). "'Overwhelming feeling': UST rookie Angge Poyos smashes another UAAP volleyball record". RAPPLER. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  6. ^ Demigillo, Kiko (February 26, 2024). "UAAP: UST's Poyos, FEU's Cacao hailed Players of the Week after undefeated start to Season 86". One Sports. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  7. ^ Anzures, Rom (May 12, 2023). "Eya Laure speechless after Angge Poyos' injury: 'Naiyak talaga ako'". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  8. ^ a b c "UAAP: Rookie of the Year Angge Poyos starts must-win Game 2 for UST Golden Tigresses". onesports.ph. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  9. ^ jisaga0269 (May 15, 2024). "UAAP greats: Belen, Ybañez earn first multiple MVP awards since Valdez, Espejo". RAPPLER. Retrieved May 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ a b Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (November 11, 2023). "Lady Bulldogs edge Tigresses to rule Shakey's Super League tilt anew". The Philippine Star. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  11. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (August 13, 2023). "Shevana Laput captures SSL Nat'l Invitationals MVP plum". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  12. ^ jisaga0269 (May 15, 2024). "UAAP greats: Belen, Ybañez earn first multiple MVP awards since Valdez, Espejo". RAPPLER. Retrieved May 29, 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "UST rips perpetual nears bronze medal". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  14. ^ INQUIRER.net (May 15, 2024). "HIGHLIGHTS: UAAP Season 86 volleyball Finals NU vs UST Game 2". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 29, 2024.