FEU Tamaraws


The FEU Tamaraws are the varsity teams of Far Eastern University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The collegiate women's varsity teams are called the Lady Tamaraws while the high school varsity teams are called the Baby Tamaraws.

History

was one of the founding members of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines in 1924. The team participated in the NCAA Philippines in 1929, then eventually withdrew in 1935 to join the Big 3 League composed of the universities which left the NCAA in 1932. Far Eastern University together with the University of the Philippines, University of Santo Tomas, and National University founded the University Athletic Association of the Philippines in 1938.

Team mascot and colors

The Tamaraw is the mascot of all FEU athletic teams. Hence, it is the pet name of every FEU student. Known scientifically as "Bubalus mindorensis", it is a rare animal found only in the island of Mindoro.

Sports

Basketball

FEU won their first men's and women's UAAP basketball championships in 1938–39 and 1950–1951, respectively. The Tamaraws have the most championships in the men's basketball division, having won 20 titles. FEU ranks second in total number of combined championships won in the juniors, women's, and men's basketball divisions.
In Season 68, the FEU Tamaraws Won Their 19th Title by sweeping the De La Salle Green Archers in their Best Of Three Championship Series. Played at The Araneta Coliseum on October 6, 2005.
In season 71, the Tamaraws finished the elimination round with 10 wins and 4 losses. They lost game one of the semifinals to the De La Salle Green Archers on September 11, 2008, then bowed out of contention three days later after losing game 2.
On October 15, 2014, the FEU Tamaraws lost their championship series against the NU Bulldogs in three games.
In Season 78, the Tamaraws claimed their 20th title in the men's basketball tournament. FEU won against UST in three games in their Finals series with Game 3 played on December 2, 2015 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Notable players

Men's Division
Basketball
The FEU Tamaraw Spikers won their first UAAP volleyball title in season 9, while the FEU Lady Tamaraw Spikers won their first in season 11. As of UAAP Season 75 the Tamaraws have won 25 UAAP volleyball titles while the Lady Tamaraws have 29 UAAP championships. The Tamaraw Spikers has the longest championship streak in the UAAP. They were champions for twelve consecutive seasons, from 1946 to 1957.

Rivals

The school has both men's and women's beach volleyball teams.

Football

The FEU Tamaraw Booters, under coach Orlando Plagata, won their first title in the UAAP Football tournament in 1980–1981, while the FEU Lady Tamaraw Booters won their first title in 1983–1984. FEU ranks 2nd in terms of number of championships won in the said event since 1978.
FEU appeared in the event finals for as long as 27 seasons, wherein 2 men's football titles and 11 women's football titles were awarded to the Tamaraw Booters.
Outside the UAAP, the women's football team were also crowned champions for the first two editions of the PFF Women's Cup. It has also competed in international tournaments such as in the 2015 HCM City International Women Football Tournament in Vietnam where it finished fourth out of four participating teams.

The FEU Lady Tamaraws Football Team*

Rivals

The FEU Charging Tamaraws won their first championship in track and field in UAAP Season 10, while the FEU Charging Lady Tamaraws won their first championship in UAAP Season 13. FEU currently ranks first, in terms of number of titles won in the UAAP track and field competition, with 57 titles, followed by the Ateneo Blue Eagles with 29 titles, and NU Bulldogs with 27 titles since the conception of the UAAP.
The Charging Lady Tamaraws currently own the longest winning streak in the said sport. They've been UAAP track and field champions for 7 consecutive seasons, and currently has the most titles in women's track and field with 30 titles, while the Charging Tamaraws, are also tops among participating universities in the sport, with 27 titles.

Notable athletes

FEU Cheering Squad

The FEU Cheering Squad consists of three major groups, that either perform during halftime performances in major games or events in the UAAP or other sport competitions participated by the university athletes, lead the FEU crowd in cheering during the said events though the university's chants or cheers, and drum beats.
FEU Cheerdancers

The FEU Cheer Dancers are Far Eastern University's cheer dance group, consisting mainly of gymnasts and dancers. They participate in the UAAP Cheer Dance Competition, and other related exhibitions and competitions.
FEU Boosters

The Official cheerleaders of FEU, also known as "Boosters", is a supporting group for the varsity teams of the school. They're the group exceptionally with loud voices, and solid hand gestures.
FEU Drummers

The official cheer drummers of FEU, formerly known as the "FEU Green Bisons", well trained in beating the drums. Works together with FEU Boosters and FEU Cheerdancers, supporting group and participates in school's varsity games.

Other notable alumni athletes

Retired jersey numbers

Basketball

These are the rankings of the University in the UAAP events it is participating since 1986, the year the UAAP became an eight member-school league.

Seniors' events

Beach volleyball tournament in the 69th season was a demonstration event.
Poomsae became a regular event in the 76th season, was a demonstration sport in the 74th and 75th.
See FEU Baby Tamaraws for FEU Junior Rankings

Championships tally

The University currently participates in 11 out of 16 events in the UAAP. Total number of championships won in the UAAP seniors division include both men's and women's teams championships.
1st semester eventsTotal2nd semester eventsTotalNot participated this seasonTotal
Basketball20Football13Softball19
Chess2Track and Field57Tennis7
Beach Volleyball4Volleyball72Swimming14
Taekwondo1Badminton5
Cheerdance2Fencing1
Table Tennis2

The FEU Tamaraws were the first over-all league champions in the UAAP in 1948, making their first streak with 11 over-all championship titles which was later halted by the UST Growling Tigers in 1959. The FEU team last had their over-all UAAP championship title in 1982.
SchoolJuniorsSeniorsTotal
University of Santo Tomas103545
Far Eastern University01616
University of the East156
University of the Philippines055
Ateneo de Manila University202
National University213
De La Salle University011
Adamson University000

See UAAP Overall Championship