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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers look to shine on the big stage

After a fourth place finish in the recently held Philippine National Games, the DLSU Green Spikers are raring for more volleyball action before the start of UAAP Season 78 as they take part in the newly founded Spikers’ Turf tournament. Last year, Sports Vision Management Group, Inc., the organizers of the Shakey’s V-League tournament, introduced…

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DLSU braces for major UAAP calendar changes

Once the calendar turns to September this year, a brand new season of sporting events will start under the system of a new academic calendar. This is what the eight member schools of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) will face this 2015. With at least half of the league changing their academic…

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Diamante brothers shine for DLSU Football

Sibling football players are a common sight here in the Philippines. Despite basketball being the most popular sport in the country, some families end up bringing their children to grass pitches instead of the hard courts. In fact, the Philippines’ very own national football team has several brother pairs in its talent pool, with the…

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UAAP: Green Spikers fall to FEU yet again

Coming into the match-up with momentum coming from their win against the UE Red Warriors, the DLSU Green Spikers failed to keep going as the squad fell one set short of a victory against the FEU Tamaraws, 17-25, 25-17, 22-25, 29-27, 10-15. Green Spiker Mike Frey had a game high of 18 points with 14…

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Two is better than one

“Love the sport and it will love you back. That is why internal motivation is really important. No one can hand it to you, and no one can take it away from you either,” says Green Jin Keith Sembrano. Indeed, it takes a lot of hard work and motivation to excel in a certain sport.…

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Post-season analysis: DLSU first half UAAP teams

The first half of UAAP Season 77 is now in the books, and each team has fought hard to try and secure the top spots in their respective competitions.Their contributions to La Salle’s UAAP General Championship run this year have already been settled, but this does not stop each squad to continue their passion in…

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UAAP: Green Spikers bow to AdU in tight five-setter

It was another close call for the DLSU Green Spikers as they suffered another loss against the AdUSoaring Falcons in five sets, 16-25, 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 13-15, earlier today at the San Juan Arena.The Green-and-White gained enough momentum for the chance to seal the deal late in the fifth set, but Green Spiker Aaron Calderon…

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Booters set bigger goals in new football season

Of all the teams representing the Green-and-White, the DLSU Green Booters and Lady Booters are two of a handful of squads who have the potential to make some noise in the second half of UAAP Season 77. After a fourth and fifth place finish, respectively, in last year’s tournament, both squads seek to come back…

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Now and then: The best of the Green Archers

La Salle boasts of a rich history in the field of sports. There is no doubt that the University produces many of the country’s top superstars especially in one of the most popular sports country, basketball. After leaving lasting legacies during their collegiate careers, what better way to relive La Salle’s most glorious moments on…

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The Tratter of Power

Winning a championship is not an easy task. Defending one does not come any easier especially since every team will be fired up going against you. Luckily for the DLSU Green Archers, not only do they have one of the league’s brightest stars in reigning UAAP Finals MVP Jeron Teng, but they also boast a…