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UAAP: DLSU Paddlers chase third consecutive double championship against UST

While they took contrasting routes to get there, both the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers are back in the finals of UAAP Table Tennis Competition, giving La Salle an opportunity to have an unprecedented third consecutive double championship in table tennis. The undefeated Lady Paddlers booked an automatic ticket back to the finals of…

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UAAP: De La Salle Taekwondo fighting its way back to the top

De La Salle Taekwondo (DELTA) will be looking to improve upon its third place finishes last year as the UAAP Season 79 Taekwondo Tournament is set to begin tomorrow, Friday, October 21, at 8 am at the Blue Eagle Gym.  The competition was slated to open earlier today, but was postponed due to Typhoon Lawin.…

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UAAP: Teng’s return sparks La Salle win over UP

The DLSU Green Archers edged the UP Fighting Maroons, 78-72, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jeron Teng, who was back in action after missing two games proved to be the spark for La Salle on head coach Aldin Ayo’s birthday. “A win is a win siyempre,” said Teng after the game. “When we review…

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Bea Escudero: Chasing courtside dreams

For some, dreams are things one must aspire towards, no matter how long it takes, and no matter whatever it takes. Dreams can be achieved in a span of a few weeks, a couple of months, or even over the course of a year. What matters most is that one clings to that dream, because…

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UAAP: DLSU looks to stay perfect against streaking UP

The DLSU Green Archers will look to push their unbeaten run this season to nine games as they take on the UP Fighting Maroons in the second round of eliminations. Currently holding a 3-6 win-loss record, it is easy to overlook the Fighting Maroons. Fresh off back-to-back wins against the ADMU Blue Eagles and AdU…

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Aljun Melecio and Brent Paraiso: Living the Green Archer dream

While veterans Thomas Torres and Prince Rivero of La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) have been fixtures of the DLSU Green Archers, there was an absence of De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) Junior Archers in last season’s roster for the UAAP. Arnold Van Opstal took the option to forego his final playing year in 2015, while…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers finish first round with mixed results

Both the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers began their respective quests to defend last season’s UAAP Table Tennis Championships in the first round of this year’s tournament last October 8 and 9 at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City.   The Lady Paddlers remain this season’s team to beat as they…

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UAAP: Mbala leads Green Archers to resounding victory over Blue Eagles

The absences of Aldin Ayo and Jeron Teng were not enough to slow down the streaking DLSU Green Archers as they defeated the ADMU Blue Eagles, 97-81, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. All 14 Green Archers who suited up played and contributed in the resounding victory over their rivals. This was the…

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UAAP: DLSU Archers aim down at Eagles

The biggest rivalry in the UAAP will again be front and center as both the DLSU Green Archers and Lady Archers will face off against their ADMU counterparts on Sunday, October 2. The two teams donning the Green-and-White will look to finish their stellar first rounds with a victory against the Blue Eagles and Lady…

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UAAP: Green Archers down Soaring Falcons, remain unbeaten after five games

In a showdown between the two teams atop the UAAP standings, the DLSU Green Archers overpowered the AdU Soaring Falcons, 91-75, in their game earlier at the Mall of Asia Arena. This was a statement game for La Salle, which asserted its dominance and label as the only undefeated team left. Coach Aldin Ayo, after…