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Halftime Thoughts: Pennies for gold

Being an athlete does not just require exceptional skills and a ton of training hours in order to be the best one in the field. There are other factors to consider, such as equipment, coaches, and other miscellaneous expenses. What more for national athletes? They need top-tier coaches, top-of-the-line equipment, and opportunities to train in…

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UAAP 81: Lady Spikers dismantle NU in four sets

The DLSU Lady Spikers clinched their third consecutive win after dismantling the gutsy NU Lady Bulldogs in four sets, 25-10, 20-25, 27-25, 25-22. May Luna led the team with 14 points on 13 attacks. In the losing effort, Princess Robles managed to score a game-high of 18 points on 17 attacks. With the win, the…

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UAAP 81: Lady Spikers breezed through second match of the season against AdU Soaring Falcons

The DLSU Lady Spikers triumphed over the AdU Lady Falcons in straight sets, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, 25-16, 25-21, 25-20. Jolina Dela Cruz led the team from Taft to victory as she scored double digits with 10 points on 25 attacks. Michelle Cobb was also named the player of the match…

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Sister act: Castañeda sisters go for the goal

For siblings who grow up together, there exists a special connection that stands the test of time. They always look out for one another and have each other’s best interests at heart. One of the things that bring siblings together and deepen their bond is a shared interest. Whether it be a TV show, movie,…

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UAAP: A new edition of Green Spikers to face Season 81

Having been out of the limelight for more than a decade, the DLSU Green Spikers will try to push themselves into the Final Four to improve their sixth place finish from last year. The team is still on the verge of reestablishing their cohesion and solidarity, considering the adaptation of a new system from the…

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UAAP: Lady Booters look to cement three-peat legacy

The defending champions De La Salle Lady Booters will be looking to add another trophy to their collection as they enter Season 81 of the UAAP. As the football tournament starts this February, the team is up and ready with its new lineup and a brand new formation to help defend the title once more.…

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UAAP 81 Second Semester: DLSU teams ready to make their mark

With the second semester of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81 just around the corner, various Lasallian teams have been tirelessly preparing to don the Green-and-White once again and bring glory to the school. The LaSallian sits down with athletes from teams competing in the second semester of UAAP 81 to…

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Word on the street: An athlete’s wish this Christmas

This Christmas, The LaSallian interviewed several athletes from various sports, from those who played and represented the University in the first half of the UAAP season to the athletes preparing for the upcoming second half. Marcia Acuña from the Animo Squad, Lady Fencer Nichole Apacible, Green Tanker Red Silvestre, Green Trackster Kevin Chuang, and Lady…

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UAAP: Lady Archers lose heartbreaker to Golden Tigresses, 68-65, will head into playoff for last Semis seat

Earlier today, the DLSU Lady Archers were defeated by the UST Golden Tigresses, 68-65, at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Both the team from Taft and the team from España concluded the second round with an 8-6 win-loss record. Aurea Larosa helped UST win their eighth win of the season with 25 points, four rebounds,…

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UAAP: Fighting Maroons outgun Green Archers, solidify first Final Four bid since 1997

The UP Fighting Maroons continued their winning ways at the expense of the DLSU Green Archers, 97-81, at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the win, the Fighting Maroons solidified their Final Four bid, maintaining a solo third with a 8-6 win-loss record. Brothers Juan Gomez de Liaño and Javier Gomez de Liaño both scored…