The UAAP announced on Thursday that Haydee Ong, the head coach of the University of Santo Tomas Women's Basketball Team, will observe a one-game suspension this weekend.
Said announcement comes as follows:
HAYDEE ONG (University of Santo Tomas) has been handed a one-game suspension following the accumulation of two technical fouls during UST’s UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Women’s Basketball games.
Coach Ong will serve her suspension on Saturday, November 15, when the Growling Tigresses face the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The suspension stems from the second technical foul she incurred during UST’s game against the University of the East. At the 1:39 mark of the first quarter, Coach Ong was assessed a technical foul for continuous complaining about a call. Despite prior warning and explanation provided by the referees, she continued to express dissent toward the officiating decision. While coaches are permitted to seek clarification on calls, such communication must be conducted in a respectful and composed manner. In this instance, Coach Ong’s conduct exceeded acceptable boundaries, warranting a technical foul in accordance with FIBA Rule 36.2.
It must be noted that Coach Ong was assessed her first technical foul in the elimination round last October 12, 2025 during UST's game against Ateneo. A stern letter reminding her of her unsportsmanlike conduct toward the technical table was likewise issued.
University of Santo Tomas may file a motion for reconsideration regarding the suspension.
The Growling Tigresses will be without their champion mentor when they face off against the Blue Eagles at 7pm at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum, the final game of a six-match playdate.
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