In this Philippine name, the family name is Gagate.
| Thea Gagate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Thea Allison Gagate | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (2000-07-26) July 26, 2000 (age 24) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Cebu, Philippines | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 62 kg (137 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 314 cm (124 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 300 cm (118 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| College / University | De La Salle University | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Volleyball information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Middle Blocker | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current team | Zus Coffee Thunderbelles | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Thea Allison Gagate (born July 26, 2000) is a Filipino volleyball player. She is currently playing as a middle blocker for the Zus Coffee Thunderbelles in the Premier Volleyball League.
Career
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.
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. She also received the 1st Best Middle Blocker award on that season.
In 2023, her team bagged the championship title in the UAAP Season 85 after 5 years of championship drought.
Personal life
Gagate is currently taking a degree in Sports Studies at De La Salle University.
Her younger brother, Seven Gagate, currently plays collegiate basketball for UP Fighting Maroons.
Clubs
- Zus Coffee Thunderbelles (2024–present)
Awards
Individuals
| Year | League | Season/Conference | Award | Ref |
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| 2016 | UAAP | 78 (juniors') | Rookie of the Year | |
| 2017 | 79 (juniors') | 1st Best Middle Blocker | ||
| 2022 | 84 (women's) | |||
| SSL | Collegiate Pre-Season Championship | |||
| 2023 | UAAP | 85 (women's) | ||
| SSL | National Invitationals | |||
| 2024 | UAAP | 86 (women's) | ||
| SEA V-League | SEA Women's V.League – First Leg |
Highschool
- NSNU Lady Bullpups
| Year | League | Season/Conference | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | UAAP | 78 | Champion | |
| 2017 | UAAP | 79 | Champion |
Collegiate
- DLSU Lady Spikers
| Year | League | Season/Conference | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UAAP | 84 | Runner-Up | |
| SSL | Collegiate Pre-Season Championship | Runner-Up | ||
| 2023 | UAAP | 85 | Champion | |
| SSL | National Invitationals | Champion | ||
| 2024 | UAAP | 86 | 3rd Place |
References
- "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.
- ^ 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.
- Demigillo, Kiko (March 18, 2023). "Who are UP's new recruits? LSGH big three set to take UAAP by storm". One Sports. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
- 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.