Thea Allison Gagate (born July 26, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player. She is currently playing as a middle blocker for the De La Salle Lady Spikers in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.[1]
| Thea Gagate | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Thea Allison Gagate |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Born | July 26, 2000 |
| Hometown | Cebu, Philippines |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| College / University | De La Salle University |
| Volleyball information | |
| Position | Middle Blocker |
| Current team | De La Salle Lady Spikers |
| Number | 3 |
Career edit
Gagate made her first game appearance in the UAAP with the De La Salle Lady Spikers in 2020. The league was later cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.[2]
In 2022, the UAAP came back after the league has been cancelled for 2 years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Her team finished 2nd place after losing the finals against NU Lady Bulldogs.[3] She also received the 1st Best Middle Blocker award on that season.[4]
In 2023, her team bagged the championship title in the UAAP Season 85 after 5 years of championship drought.[5]
Personal life edit
Seven Gagate, an incoming collegiate basketball player, is her younger brother.[citation needed]
Awards edit
Individuals edit
| Year | Tournament | Award | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UAAP Season 78 Juniors' | Rookie of the Year | |
| 2017 | UAAP Season 79 Juniors' | 1st Best Middle Blocker | [6] |
| 2022 | UAAP Season 84 Women's Volleyball Tournament | [4] | |
| Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship | [7] | ||
| 2023 | UAAP Season 85 Women's Volleyball Tournament | [8] | |
| Shakey's Super League National Invitationals | [9] |
Collegiate edit
| Year | Tournament | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UAAP Season 84 Women's Volleyball Tournament | Runner-Up | [10] |
| Shakey's Super League Collegiate Pre-Season Championship | Runner-Up | [11] | |
| 2023 | UAAP Season 85 Women's Volleyball Tournament | Champion | [12] |
| Shakey's Super League National Invitationals | Champion | [13] |
References edit
- ^ "DLSU rookie Thea Gagate stands out in UAAP Season 82 debut". GMA Network. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Is Young Louie Romero ready to be Adamson captain". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ Isaga, JR (June 21, 2022). "NU ends 65-year women's volleyball title search in rare 16-0 season sweep". Rappler. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Agcaoili, Lance (June 2022). "UAAP Volleyball: Eya Laure Best Scorer, Bella Belen makes case for Rookie-MVP". Inquirer Sports. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ Dalupang, Denison Rey (May 14, 2023). "La Salle dethrones NU for UAAP women's volleyball crown". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Naredo, Camille (June 21, 2022). "UAAP: NU Lady Bulldogs rack up individual awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (November 19, 2022). "NU's Alyssa Solomon wins Super League MVP". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ Lance Agcaoili (May 14, 2023). "La Salle's Angel Canino named UAAP women's volleyball rookie MVP". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (August 13, 2023). "Shevana Laput captures SSL Nat'l Invitationals MVP plum". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
- ^ Reyes, Mark Anthony (June 22, 2022). "NU Lady Bulldogs sweep season to end 65 years drought for UAAP volleyball title". Inquirer Sports. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ "Dominant NU blanks DLSU, wins Shakey's Super League". Rappler. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ "NU forgoes finals, outlasts Adamson". Inquirer. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (August 13, 2023). "La Salle dominates Adamson in Game 3 to win Shakey's Super League crown". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 13, 2023.