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UAAP: La Salle’s Jins bag third in Taekwondo, Poomsae

Both the DLSU Green Jins and Lady Jins finished in third place in the UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Championship that was held at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University. The tournament that concluded last Friday, October 23, saw La Salle finishing with identical 4-2 win-loss records in both the Men’s and Women’s…

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“Kitoy” and “Japoy” — La Salle’s master duo

Some say that a good team is like a well-oiled machine, flawlessly operating without any problems. At times, it’s not just about having the most popular engine; with the right care and support, certain engines will run smoothly, regardless of its parts. The same can be said for coaches and their impact on their teams.…

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UAAP: FEU’s late rally ends Green Archers’ season

Despite holding a nine-point advantage at the end of the third quarter, the DLSU Green Archers failed to hold on to their lead as the FEU Tamaraws’ late-game onslaught crushed La Salle’s hopes for a Final Four appearance and won them the game, 71-68, yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. FEU’s Roger Pogoy proved to be too much for…

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UAAP: La Salle’s Jins bag third in Taekwondo, Poomsae

Both the DLSU Green Jins and Lady Jins finished in third place in the UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Championship that was held at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University. The tournament that concluded last Friday, October 23, saw La Salle finishing with identical 4-2 win-loss records in both the Men’s and Women’s…

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Student-athletes, persons not products

On August of 2013, UP Lady Tanker Mikee Bartolome filed a temporary restraining order before the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) to stop the UAAP from applying the two-year residency rule. Bartolome was a gifted athlete back when she was playing for UST in high school. She won Rookie of the Year in Season…

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A league on the rise: UAAP media through the years

People have always felt the need to be entertained even during the days of the mighty gladiators, a time when spectators demanded people to fight to the death in exchange for what they paid. Fortunately, as the years went by, the forms of entertainment changed and became less cruel, yet the principle of crowds seeking…

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UAAP: Green Archers seek postponed revenge against FEU

Even with their fate still in their hands, the DLSU Green Archers’ next match-up will perhaps be the game that will either make or break their season, as the squad will be take on the FEU Tamaraws tomorrow, November 18, at 4 pm in the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. After handing the UP Fighting Maroons a 72-68…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers aim for rare back-to-back double championships

After a very long lay-off caused by the UAAP’s calendar shift, the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers are excited to get back into the groove as they begin a quest that few teams have ever had the chance of undergoing. Fresh off a double championship in Season 77, both teams are entering the tournament…

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UAAP: Jins raring to take to the mats in Season 78

After months of waiting, the DLSU Jins are now ready to bring the Animo spirit back to the mats as they make their final preparations for this year’s UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Championship. Ups and downs Following a third place finish during Season 76, the DLSU Lady Jins made huge strides in their development and…

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UAAP: Green Archers shoot down Adamson for second win

The DLSU Green Archers may have posted their most dominant win this season, as they blew out the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 88-71, earlier today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. With the victory, La Salle improves to a 2-2 win-loss record while Adamson remains winless in four games. Jeron Teng led the Green Archers with 18 points,…