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UAAP: Lady Archers notch first win, beat Lady Maroons, 76-64

After a winless start to the season, the DLSU Lady Archers finally earned their first victory after defeating the UP Lady Maroons, 76-64, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Charmaine Torres led DLSU with 17 points, seven rebounds, and four steals while team captain Marga Dagdagan also played a vital role in the…

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UAAP: Ben Mbala’s return sparks DLSU victory over AdU, 85-73

Fresh off his stint in the FIBA Afrobasket, Ben Mbala immediately made a huge impact for the defending champions as the DLSU Green Archers secured their third win in as many games at the expense of the AdU Soaring Falcons, 85-73, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Mbala led the way for the…

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Pagaduan IV reunites with Animo Squad

Now that his stint with UST has come to a close, Ramon Pagaduan IV is taking the helm for the DLSU Animo Squad anew in time for UAAP Season 80, in the hopes of bringing a cheerdance title to Taft. The new head coach of the Animo Squad talks about his transfer and his ambitions…

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Student managers: The unsung heroes of La Salle sports

Athletes do everything they can to win a championship. From dietary plans to rigorous training to playing in front of a crowd, they are extraordinary individuals who strive to excel at their chosen sport. But behind every athlete’s success are the student managers who work just as hard as the athletes by looking after and…

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Uy ends WTC in Round of 32, sets eyes on Chuncheon Korea Open, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

The World Taekwondo Championships (WTC) is considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious international taekwondo competitions. Along with the Olympics, the biennial tournament is a chance for taekwondo athletes to represent their country. This year, the 23rd edition of the WTC was held in Muju, South Korea from June 24 to 30. Former…

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Male Rookie of the Year: Dionisio marks UAAP debut with finweight gold

After ending his National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Juniors Division career as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) for taekwondo in the league’s 91st season, all eyes were on Carlo Dionisio as he made the transition to the UAAP. In his rookie season representing La Salle, Dionisio was also able to cope with the pressure that…

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FilOil: La Salle advances, downs CSJL, 93-77

The DLSU Green Archers bested the CSJL Knights, 93-77, behind 45 points and 17 rebounds from Ben Mbala. Ricci Rivero added 17 points in the winning effort, while Jerrick Balanza tallied 22 points for Letran in the loss. After the game, Aldin Ayo emphasized the importance of his team’s unselfish play in a win that…

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UAAP: LSDC-Street dethrones UP, claims third championship

After a five-year title drought, La Salle Dance Company-Street (LSDC-Street) finished with 89 points to become champions of the UAAP Season 79 Street Dance Competition earlier today at the Plaza Mayor in UST, Manila. LSDC-Street clinched its third UAAP title after previously winning in 2011 and 2012. The UP Street Dance Club (UPSDC) and UST…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football ends seven-year title drought, concludes season unbeaten

The DLSU Women’s Football Team closed its UAAP Season 79 campaign with a perfect record, all en route to a championship. With a record of eight wins in the elimination round, the Lasallians earned themselves an outright berth in the finals. The recent championship gave head coach Hans Peter-Smit his 12th title in the UAAP,…

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Palacios, Ledesma exit in style, end DLSU Football’s seven-year title drought

Inna Palacios and Meryll Ledesma’s respective journeys with the prestigious DLSU Football program have come to an end. The co-captains left their mark by giving the team from Taft its first title in seven years while finishing UAAP Season 79 unbeaten. Throughout the whole competition, La Salle showcased its well fortified defense which included Ledesma…