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DLSU routs SWU, wins second straight

Coming strong a week after their opening win against UST, the DLSU Green Archers maintained their focus and dropped the SWU Cobras by 37, 98-61. The ball game never inched in close as La Salle led for most of the match. The Green Archers’ ball movement led to a total of 23 assists as compared…

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Melissa Gohing: The Ninja’s journey

[widgetkit id=8130] A perfectly executed point in volleyball all starts with a great reception, and while majority of the spectators focus on who scored, they rarely notice the importance of who initiates the play. The importance of the libero position is often overlooked and La Salle’s Melissa Gohing is no exception. La Salle has risen…

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Enzo the Little Archer bids goodbye

While the crowd went wild with the intense sports action of the UAAP and while spectators’ eyes were focused on the players on court, a little boy drew the sports community’s attention as he cheered “Animo!” from the sidelines.   Enzo Recto, the boy who became an instant fan-favorite after his first appearance in the…

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Returning the favor, Lady Spikers mingles with fans

After winning another volleyball title in the recently concluded Women’s volleyball tournament, three-time title holder the DLSU Lady Spikers gave time to show appreciation to its growing number of followers on the 9th floor of Enrique Razon Sports Complex at DLSU yesterday.   The meet-and-greet event was open to the public and lines started to…

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La Salle captures first UAAP GC

After 26 seasons, De La Salle University will finally grab its first overall championship in the UAAP. The General Championship (GC) has since belonged to UST for 14 straight years. With three more championship tournaments ongoing, La Salle has already secured its championship against other UAAP participating schools especially its closest rival, the 39-time UAAP…

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DLSU Spikers gain momentum on nearing playoffs

As the playoffs draw closer, the Green and Lady Spikers have started to earn their playoff berths. The Green Spikers currently holds a 7-5 record, good for fourth place in the standings while the Lady Spikers, the defending back-to-back champion, showcased an almost perfect 12-1 record to lead the women’s division.   Green Spikers keeping…

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Lady Spikers opens second round: DLSU-NU pregame


The Lady Spikers opened Season 75 with a shocking defeat to start the tournament at the bottom of the standings. Since then, the team has astounded fans as the ladies won an impeccable five-set, come-from-behind, victory against their collegiate rivals to top the standings. The ladies from Green-and-White will open the second round against one…

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13 things to watch out for in 2013

In preparation for the coming New Year, The LaSallian’s Sports section brings you 13 things to look forward to and to expect from the different La Salle sports teams.    1. Wounded Green Batters’ comeback After missing a chance to take the trophy home last season, the DLSU Green Batters is looking forward to nothing…

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Green and Lady Fencers: Piercing through the top

As the second half of the UAAP Season 75 kicks off in the days to come, the Green and Lady Fencers are now focusing on sharpening their sabres for the gold. Finishing at fourth and concluding without recognition in UAAP Season 74, the Green Fencers has prepared for action, as the team looks to bounce…

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Green Gallery: Xaiver Stepanek

In the recently concluded Taekwondo matches in this year’s UAAP season, the DLSU Green Jins came in first runner up. Led by senior Xavier Stepanek, the Taft-based kickers proved DLSU Taekwondo is a force to be reckoned with. Xavier is one of DLSU’s graduating students who led the team this UAAP season. In his four-year…