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Teng, company make most of unique FIBA 3×3 experience

  Since graduation, former DLSU Green Archer and team captain Jeron Teng has continued to stay in the spotlight by continually showcasing an improved game. In his latest endeavor, Teng competed in the FIBA (International Basketball Federation) 3×3 World Cup in France. The Philippines decided to send three top young prospects that the country has…

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Surprise Team of the Year: Focused Green Tennisters earn podium finish

After finishing winless in last year’s campaign, the DLSU Green Tennisters entered Season 79 looking for redemption. While they did not finish in first place, a renewed focus from the entire team led the Green Tennisters all the way to a spot on the podium, finishing in third place. Due to the UAAP Tennis Tournament…

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Most Improved Player: Hard work leads to MVP season for Escaño

Although the DLSU Green Batters were unable to repeat as champions in their UAAP Season 79 campaign, the drastic improvement of sophomore Ignacio Escaño served as one of the few bright spots for a team that expected nothing less than a championship. A testament to Escaño’s stellar performance was him garnering five out of the…

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Green Archers challenge familiar faces in game against Flying V Thunder

Throughout his five-year career as a DLSU Green Archer, Jeron Teng built up his name into something almost synonymous with La Salle Basketball. The recently graduated forward was a Mythical Five member multiple times and led DLSU to two championships during his stay at Taft Avenue. Another key cog of those championship teams was longtime…

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FilOil: Green Archers enter post-Teng era, seek back-to-back preseason titles

Now a few months removed from winning the UAAP Season 79 Men’s Basketball Championship, the DLSU Green Archers have their sights on their next goal: clinching back-to-back titles, and repeating not only in the UAAP, but in the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup as well. Over the next month, La Salle will take an important…

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Word on the street: Dream tournaments and venues

Throughout the second semester of UAAP Season 79, a number of Lasallian athletes gave their thoughts about the different competitions and venues they aspire to compete in. Lady Spiker Tin Tiamzon, DLSU Football’s Rigo Joseph, Green Batter Ignacio Escaño, and Green Jin Mitchell Agapito share their answers with The LaSallian.   Tin Tiamzon, Lady Spikers Outside…

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Staying on green pastures: Green Hills trio brings influence to DLSU

Coming off a winless campaign in UAAP Season 78, the DLSU Green Tennisters entered this season looking for redemption and acclaim. Though they were not able to bring home the trophy, the team was still able to finish at a very respectable third place, only behind the UE Red Warriors and UST Growling Tigers. In…

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UAAP: Green Tennisters claim podium finish, Lady Tennisters stumble

The DLSU Tennisters capped off UAAP Season 79 in contrasting fashion. The Green Tennisters finished the season with a 5-5 win-loss record, settling for third in the league, a massive improvement from last year’s winless campaign. Meanwhile, the Lady Tennisters found themselves at the bottom of the team standings with a 1-7 record. It was…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Batters fail to make postseason

The defending champions, the DLSU Green Batters, were unable to defend their crown as their 6-4 win-loss record was not enough to get them a spot in the UAAP Season 79 Baseball Tournament finals. It is a disappointing finish for a team that expected nothing less than a repeat of last year’s success. It was…

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UAAP: DLSU Tennis Teams end Season 79 on contrasting notes

The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters concluded their respective UAAP Season 79 campaigns on contrasting notes at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. The Green Tennisters fell against UE, 4-1, last March 11, before defeating the UP Fighting Maroons, 3-2, earlier today, March 12. Meanwhile, the Lady Tennisters succumbed to the NU Lady Bulldogs last…