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Green Journal: Jason Perkins v.4

With the UAAP Season 76 finals just around the corner, The LaSallian catches up with Green Archer Jason Perkins who was just named a member of this year’s Mythical Five. In this edition of the journal, Perkins discusses his favorite things to eat, his relationship with the crowd and even gives a shoutout to his…

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UAAP: Lady Judokas dethrone UST, Green Judokas remain at third

It was a breakthrough season for the DLSU Lady Judokas as they placed first while the Green Judokas bagged third in the UAAP Season 76 Judo Tournament held last September 28 and 29 at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University. The Lady Judokas improved dramatically as they elevated to the championship from…

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Back to the 90s: La Salle, UST face off in finals

The teams duking it out this coming Wednesday are only repeating a history marked by the close clashes of the Tigers and the Archers back in the 90’s. It was in 1993 that the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) installed the Final Four format, allowing the top four teams in the league to…

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UAAP: Lady Archers overwhelm NU, one win away from championship

  The DLSU Lady Archers snatched the pivotal game one of the best-of-three finals by dominating the tough NU Lady Bulldogs via a 72-48 rout. The veteran Lady Archer led the way as they took off in the second half to take control of the important game. Mythical team member Ara Abaca led DLSU’s balanced…

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Matt Salem: Making it rain, Florida to Manila

As the DLSU Green Archers warmed up for their first round encounter of the UE Red Warriros, only one player had yet to see action for head coach Juno Sauler prior to their fifth game of the season. Despite his considerable size, he would hoist three pointers in the warm-ups, hitting them with precision and…

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UAAP: Lady Archers begin finals duel against Lady Bulldogs

  New opponent, same mission. The DLSU Lady Archers came to the finals stage last season, but were crushed in their championship bid against the formidable FEU Lady Tamaraws. The Lady Archers aim yet again to win the crown this year, but against a different though similarly strong opponent, the NU Lady Bulldogs. With the…

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UAAP: Green Archers beat FEU, return to finals

Winning has never been easy for the DLSU Green Archers this season in the UAAP. From blowing big leads to earning tough victories, La Salle has grown and matured into the championship contender both the Lasallian community and the rest of the UAAP have envisioned them to be. With their 71-68 victory over a tough…

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Rant and Rave: ‘Sana Dati’

‘If only’ is a rough English translation of ‘sana dati.’ It is also a thought that weighs on our heads on occasion, and at times, it is one of the more poignant questions we can ask: ‘If only I had done this,’ ‘if only this didn’t happen,’ would things be different? That sense of regret,…

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Green Archers seek 9th straight win, do-or-die for FEU

The DLSU Green Archers are a win away from the UAAP finals as they continue their journey to reclaim the championship after a five-year drought in which they saw their arch-rival ADMU Blue Eagles dominate the league during that stretch. It was a very painful sight for the Green Archers, especially last year when they…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers finish eliminations on top

DLSU’s second round dominance has spilled over to Table Tennis as both the DLSU Green and Lady Paddlers swept their assignments in the second round to secure the top seeds in their respective divisions in the UAAP Table Tennis Tournament held at the Blue Eagle Gym. Domination may not even be enough to describe the…