With a theme, “Breaking Records, Reaping Honors, Boosting Morale”, the 2014 reggional State Colleges and University Athletic Association (SCUAA) held its 30th Regional Meet, hosted by the University of Eastern Philippines (UEP), in Catarman, Northern Samar on October 19-24, 2014, where Visayas State University athletes once again showed off their competent skills and garnered 50 gold, 26 silver, and 44 bronze medals.

The week-long sports competition were participated in by 11 state colleges and Universities in Region 8: Eastern Samar State University (ESSU), Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU), Leyte Normal University (LNU), Naval State University (NSU), Northwest Samar State University (NwSSU), Palompon institute of Technology (PIT), Samar State University (SSU), Southern Leyte State University (SLSU), University of the Philippines Visayas-Tacloban Campus (UPVTC), Visayas State University, and the Host school, University of Eastern Philippines (UEP). VSU improved its ranking in the overall competition. In 2013, VSU placed fifth and this year in fourth place.

PASUC-8 President Atty. Mat P. De Asis of EP turned over the SCUAA banner to VSU, represented by Prof. Alan B. Loreto, VSU Executive Officer, during the closing program. This marks that VSU will be the 2015 SCUAA host. Athletes have to hone their skills and competency, and VSU will also prepare in accommodating the participants and take charge of the different activities and venues as SCUAA host.

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