Oct 27, 2026

UCU Knights Reborn Arnis team Wins Gold; Other Knights Log Victories

Knights Reborn Arnis Team of Urdaneta City University secured nine medals, including two gold, five silver, and two bronze medals on the fourth day of the 15th Local Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (LCUAA) National Games on October 27, 2026, in Binalonan, Pangasinan. Leading the team’s medal haul was Edmund Bugayong, who clinched two gold medals in Individual Anyo Sword and Dagger and the Men’s Lightweight 55–60 kg category. The team also secured five silver medals courtesy of Randy Marli Rabago III, John Lloyd Rivera, and Mark Jhon Garcia, who earned silver in Synchronized Men’s Single Weapon, while Jennelyn Alvaro bagged silver in Individual Women’s Double Weapon. Bugayong, Rivera, and Garcia also secured silver in Synchronized Men’s Sword and Dagger Weapon. Meanwhile, Jennelyn Alvaro, Jonalyn Manglinong, and Angelica Aquino won silver in Women’s Synchronized Sword and Dagger. Rabago III added another silver medal in Individual Men’s Double Weapon. Rounding out the team’s medal tally were two bronze medals with Jisrael Dacapias and Arlyn Altre, who both placed in the Featherweight +51–55 kg division. Other Knights also recorded victories on the fourth day of the competition. The UCU Knights Reborn Women’s Basketball Team secured its second win against Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina, with a score of 60–49. The men’s and women’s doubles badminton teams continued their campaign in the competition, with the men’s doubles team advancing after defeating Tagoloan Community College (2–0), while the women’s doubles team will aim to secure a win tomorrow to keep their hopes of reaching the final rounds alive. In E-Games, the Knights Reborn recorded two wins and two losses in their debut campaign in Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The fight for victory will continue tomorrow. UCU Knights Reborn Women’s Volleyball Team is eyeing its next win, while the Knights Reborn DanceSport Team joined other delegates for blocking and rehearsals for their production number ahead of the competition. The Knights’ campaign in the 15th LCUAA National Games continues on day five, October 28, 2026.#

Oct 27, 2026

UCU Knights Reborn Karatedo team Bags Gold; Volleyball Teams Record Wins

Urdaneta City University Knights Reborn clinched their first gold medal in the karatedo competition at the 15th Local Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (LCUAA) National Games 2026 through Jazmine V. Abad, who won the women’s individual kumite -61kg event on October 25, 2026, at The Octagon by Rupertos in Binalonan, Pangasinan. The UCU Knights Reborn karatedo team also secured 13 silver and seven bronze medals, bringing its total medal haul in the sport to 21, including Abad’s gold-medal finish. The silver medalists include Jhon Philip Daduya in the men’s individual kumite -60kg; Franco A. Ambrocio in the men’s individual kumite -75kg; Edward John F. Etabillo in the men’s individual kumite -84kg; Justin Ivan A. Montemayor in the men’s individual kumite +84kg; and Brian James P. Carbonel in the men’s individual kata. The women’s team kata squad, composed of Rolene Sumiquiab, Marisol Andrada, Jazmine Abad, and Angeline Geron, also earned silver. The men’s team kata squad, composed of Brian Carbonel, Jerickson Canaveral, Franco Ambrocio, and Justin Montemayor, likewise secured a silver medal. Meanwhile, the bronze medalists include Rolene Sumiquiab in the women’s individual kata; John Kenneth Carbonell in the men’s individual kumite -75kg; and Cezter Exequiel Sibayan in the men’s individual kumite -55kg. The women’s team kumite squad, composed of Jazmine Abad, Angeline Geron, and Marisol Andrada, also earned bronze. The UCU Knights Reborn men's volleyball team recorded two wins and no losses on October 26 after defeating Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Marikina. Meanwhile, the women's volleyball team secured a victory against San Mateo Municipal College. UCU Knights Reborn Arnis team also underwent the official weigh-in on October 26, alongside delegates from other participating institutions, as they prepared for their upcoming competition.#

Oct 27, 2026

UCU Knights Reborn Kick off Medal Campaign in 15th LCUAA National Games

Knights Reborn of Urdaneta City University (UCU) kicked off their medal campaign at the 15th Local Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (LCUAA) National Games, held at the University of Eastern Pangasinan in Binalonan, Pangasinan, from October 24 to 30, 2026. Twenty-eight (28) delegations from local colleges and universities across the country are competing in the 15th edition of the LCUAA National Games, aiming to improve their medal tallies from last year’s competition. The UCU Knights Reborn are vying for medals in various sporting events, including Arnis, Karate-do, Taekwondo, Badminton, Men's and Women's Basketball (5x5), Dancesports, Esports, Sepak Takraw, and Men's and Women's Volleyball. Their medal campaign officially began on October 25, 2026, with competitions in Arnis, Karate-do, Taekwondo, Badminton, Sepak Takraw, Men's and Women's Volleyball, and Men's and Women's Basketball (5x5). In the 14th LCUAA National Games, held last year at the City College of San Jose del Monte in San Jose del Monte City, Bulacan, the UCU Knights Reborn secured a total of 21 medals: two gold, seven silver, and 12 bronze. The 15th LCUAA National Games will run until October 30, 2026.#

Oct 27, 2026

UCU Knights Reborn Joins the 15th LCUAA National Games 2026

Urdaneta City University's Knights Reborn, alongside delegates from local colleges and universities (LCUs) across the country, joined the opening of the 15th Local Colleges and Universities Athletics Association (LCUAA) National Games 2026 on October 24, 2026, at the University of Eastern Pangasinan (UEP) in Binalonan, Pangasinan. Representing the university's top officials, Dr. Josephine S. Lambinicio, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dr. Hilarion V. Olimpo, Head of the Center for Student Leadership and Development's Sports and Physical Development Unit, showed their support for the UCU Knights Reborn as the delegation participated in the parade of athletes around the town proper of Binalonan. Following the parade, delegates from participating LCUs proceeded to the UEP football field for the traditional torch-lighting ceremony. During the event, LCUAA Executive Director Dr. Raymundo P. Arcega formally declared the 15th LCUAA National Games open, marking the start of the competition as participating institutions vie for medals and bring honor to their respective colleges and universities. The UCU Knights Reborn delegation was headed by Dr. Eleuterio S. C. Sison, UCU Personnel Association President and Officer for Athletes' Affairs and Operations, Dr. Nhorly U. Domenden, Director of the Center for Student Leadership and Development, Dr. Hilarion V. Olimpo, Head of the Sports and Physical Development Unit, Dr. Ryan Jayson V. Delos Reyes, Focal Person, and Mr. Oliver M. Begenio, Head Coach of the Sports and Physical Development Unit. The coaching staff comprises the following coaches and assistant coaches for the participating sports: Arnis: Donna Jane L. Sangil, Coach; Cindy P. Calamiong and Emmanuel P. Mamasig, Assistant Coaches. Badminton: Gabriel Joshua O. Marron, Coach; Jay-R D. Soriano, Cristine Joy Q. Culison, and Marc Reydhen Bergado, Assistant Coaches. Dancesports: Richard B. Fernandez, Coach; Rodrigo S. Castaneda and Maria Luiza B. Bayong, Assistant Coaches. Men's and Women's Basketball (5x5): Precious Krisanta R. Barrozo, Coach; Erica J. Mendoza, Aldrin R. Valdez, and Ma. Rubyelle A. Ramos, Assistant Coaches. Esports: Peachy S. De Guzman, Coach; Alison Caoile, Assistant Coach. Karate-do: Gerardo Valdez, Coach; Gerrymel Valdez, Assistant Coach. Sepak Takraw: Christopher Jr. V. Dizon, Coach; Ronalyn Joy S. Sarmiento, and Primo Carrasco, Assistant Coaches. Men's Volleyball: Richard B. Fernandez, Coach; Trizzia May A. Bonagua, Assistant Coach. Women's Volleyball: Oliver M. Begenio, Coach; Jonalyn B. Oquendo, and Jenny Rose Cariño, Assistant Coaches. UCU Knights Reborn delegation comprises 118 student-athletes competing in the 15th edition of the LCUAA National Games, which runs from October 24 to 30, 2026.#