University of Santo Tomas mastered all categories to become the overall champion of the UAAP Season 87 table tennis event at the Homecourt, Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque City Tuesday, Nov. 26.

The Tiger and Lady Paddlers immediately scored rousing victories against the Ateneo Blue Eagles and FEU Lady Tamaraws, respectively, in the finals to crown themselves as only the second school to sweep its assignments en route to a title after De La Salle in 2015.

The UST men’s team showcased its dominance over Ateneo, 3-1, for a five-peat and 31st overall championship thanks to Season 85 MVP Alvin Sevilla who led the way after beating Ateneo skipper Mahendra Cabrido, 3-11, 11-8, 11-8, 10-12, 11-5.

Sevilla’s win extended UST’s supremacy of a 44-game win streak since 2018 or in Season 81.

“Siyempre happy tayo na nakuha natin ‘tong five-peat, but this is actually the first time na sobrang overwhelmed ako. Dahil ‘yon sa mga seniors natin na talagang they stayed to fight for UST,” said long-time mentor Jackson Que.

“Pwede naman silang mag-trabaho na, pero they stayed talaga to fight with us, masayang-masaya ko and very thankful ako sa kanila kasi pinakita nila na mahal na mahal nila ang UST at ‘yung buong team,” he added.

On the other hand, the women's side blanked FEU, 3-0, to clinch its first crown since 2019 (Season 82) and its 14th since joining the league.

After winning the first two games, Corrine Cartera and Kathlyn Gabisay conspired for a 11-4, 11-7, 11-8 victory that served as a dagger to the Lady Tamaraws' heart.

Meanwhile, UST also reigned supreme in the boys’ and girls’ divisions after its rousing wins against Adamson and De La Salle Zobel.