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UAAP: DLSU Animo Squad renewed and ready for CDC

With the first half of the 80th season of the UAAP coming to a close, all of us can agree that it has been a blockbuster of a year for all competing schools. Whether you bleed Green, Blue, or Maroon, it’s safe to say that all universities have had their fair share of ups-and-downs in…

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UAAP: Montalbo’s determination inspires Game 2 win

The DLSU Green Archers and ADMU Blue Eagles once again gave it their all in the second game of the best-of-three Finals yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. While the team from Katipunan fought to earn their first championship in five years, the team from Taft extended the series as they try to defend the…

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UAAP Finals: Green Archers come up short in Game 1 loss to Ateneo, 76-70

After a tightly-contested match, the DLSU Green Archers dropped Game 1 of their best-of-three finals matchup with the ADMU Blue Eagles, 76-70, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. La Salle was able to overcome a big, early deficit but the Blue Eagles were able to storm back late and claim a key victory.…

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UAAP: La Salle clinches finals spot after defeating AdU, 82-75

  After being down by as much as 15 points, the DLSU Green Archers came back to defeat the AdU Soaring Falcons, 82-75, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the win, La Salle clinches a spot in the finals for the second consecutive year. Ben Mbala led DLSU with 27 points, while Santi…

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Green and Lady Judokas stay at third and fourth, respectively, in Season 80

The DLSU Green and Lady Judokas were determined to improve their respective UAAP standings in the the Season 80 Judo tournament held at the De La Salle Zobel Sports Pavilion last November 11 and 12. However, with the Green Judokas and Lady Judokas remaining in third and fourth place, respectively, their hopes of winning the…

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DLSU’S Animo Squad brothers: Adrian and Andrew Pesebre

Learning new stunts can be scary; the different elements to cheer dancing can also be quite intimidating. Likewise in drumming, keeping in tune to the beat to establish an unwavering rhythm is not at all easy. However, while some people take time to learn the basics of cheer dance and the drums, it seems like…

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UAAP: DLSU Judokas go for the throne this Season 80

With their season just around the corner, the DLSU Green and Lady Judokas aim to claim the championship title one win at a time. In Season 79, the Green Judokas placed third overall, winning two gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals, while the Lady Judokas fell short of the podium by placing fourth…

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A work in progress: Mbala in FIBA Afrobasket

In a span of nine days, one of La Salle’s current prime stars and reigning UAAP Season 79 Most Valuable Player, Ben Mbala, competed in the 2017 FIBA Afrobasket held last September 8 to 16. The continental championship was hosted by both Senegal and Tunisia with the Tunisians emerging as the eventual champions. Mbala represented…

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UAAP: Green Tankers claim silver, Lady Tankers finish fourth in Season 80

The DLSU Green and Lady Tankers showed promising performances in both individual and team events but came up short in bringing home the championship in this year’s UAAP Season 80 Swimming Tournament held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Swimming Pool last October 12 to 15. In this year’s event, the Green Tankers garnered a…

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UAAP: Green Archers overpower UP to take seventh win, 85-62

The DLSU Green Archers exacted revenge on the UP Fighting Maroons, 85-62. On Coach Aldin Ayo’s birthday, La Salle delivered with a complete performance on both ends of the floor as it improved to a 7-2 win-loss record earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan. Ben Mbala was once again named…