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By the numbers: UAAP 79 first semester

After months of grueling battles, UAAP Season 79 has reached its halfway point. DLSU is currently in its bid for its fourth overall General Championship (GC) and is also seeking to earn back-to-back titles. With the team from Taft gearing for another championship, The LaSallian gives an overview of the Green-and-White’s numbers so far this…

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UAAP: Green Tennisters end week with mixed results, Lady Tennisters falter

The DLSU Green Tennisters finished the week with mixed results after ending their losing streak against the UP Fighting Maroons, 4-1, last February 22, but bowing to the UST Growling Tigers last February 25, 3-2, and to the UE Red Warriors last February 26, 3-1, at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. Meanwhile, the DLSU Lady…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers continue to dominate, Green Woodpushers bounce back

Round six of the UAAP Season 79 Chess Tournament took place last February 19, with the DLSU Lady Woodpushers claiming another victory at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall. DLSU currently sits in first place with 19.5 points. Not far behind are the FEU Lady Tamaraws with 18.5 points. Meanwhile, the AdU Lady Falcons wrap up…

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UAAP: DLSU Tennis seeks redemption in Season 79

Both La Salle Tennis teams are looking for redemption as they enter Season 79, after both had disappointing showings last 2016. The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters finished last and third, respectively, in last year’s competition. Both teams hope that their rigorous off-season training will improve their chances this year. Challenges will be up…

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UAAP: Green Fencers remain at fifth, Lady Fencers drop to fourth

The UE Red Warriors and Lady Warriors clinched their fifth and 10th consecutive titles, respectively, at the UAAP Season 79 Fencing Tournament at the Quadricentennial Pavilion at the University of Santo Tomas last February 11. The DLSU Green Fencers and Lady Fencers failed to build on last year’s fourth and third place finishes, respectively. UE…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers continue to dominate, Green Woodpushers suffer consecutive losses

The DLSU Green Woodpushers and Lady Woodpushers had contrasting results after the second week of the UAAP Season 79 Chess Tournament held at the 4th Floor of the Henry Sy, Sr. Building in DLSU last February 11 and 12. The Green Woodpushers could not build off their opening week performance after suffering tough losses against…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Woodpushers earn mixed results on opening weekend

The DLSU Green Woodpushers and Lady Woodpushers began their respective UAAP Season 79 campaigns with a win and draw last February 4 and 5, with the Chess Tournament held at the 4th Floor of the Henry Sy Sr. Building in DLSU. Because of La Salle’s performance, both teams fell to the middle of the pack but…

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UAAP: DLSU Fencers geared up and ready to go

Just a few weeks before the Fencing tournament of the UAAP begins, the DLSU Fencers are armed and ready for battle, with both teams looking to improve on their Season 78 runs. The Green Fencers and Lady Fencers finished last season at fifth and third place, respectively. Meanwhile, the UE Red Warriors and Lady Warriors…

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Sporting events to look forward to in 2017

2016 has been a year full of highs and lows, not just from a global standpoint, but also in the realm of sports. The Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Cavaliers may have won championships for their beloved fan bases, but the sporting world lost Arnold Palmer and Muhammad Ali, both of whom made an impact…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers gear up for title defense, Green Woodpushers aim for redemption

Among the key contributors to DLSU’s third UAAP General Championship (GC) were the DLSU Green Woodpushers and Lady Woodpushers. Both chess teams remain as among the league’s elite despite the loss of a number of key veterans. The Lady Woodpushers enter Season 79 as the defending champions after overcoming a stacked field that included FEU…