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Milcu: Green Archers edge Blue Eagles in league opener, 80-71

Yesterday at the FilOil Flying V Centre, the DLSU Green Archers opened their Milcu Sports Summer Basketball Showcase campaign on a high note as they beat the ADMU Blue Eagles, 80-71. Ben Mbala spearheaded the Green Archers with 22 points and 13 rebounds while Ricci Rivero also chipped in with 22 points. Kib Montalbo came off…

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UAAP Finals: DLSU Women’s Football to battle out against Golden Tigresses

For the second straight year, the DLSU Women’s Football Team concluded the elimination round without a loss. Last season, the Lasallians finished with 20 points coming from six wins, two draws, and zero defeats. The Green-and-White ended up as the first seed and played against the second seed UP Lady Maroons in the finals. DLSU…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football clinches crown, ends Season 79 unbeaten

DLSU Women’s Football clinched the UAAP Football crown after defeating the UST Golden Tigresses, 3-1, to complete its sweep of Season 79 and claim its first title in seven years. Kyra Dimaandal scored the first goal of the game at the 56th minute, followed by an equalizer at the 73’ mark by Hazel Lustan of…

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Smit and De Jesus: Making a difference beyond sports

Behind every great player is a great coach, a person to show toughness and not sugarcoat anything when it comes to training. Players need to be pushed to the limit then loved, then pushed again in order to bring out the hunger inside of them, and coaches are there to ensure that their players reach…

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LSAL: Air Force One bags title over Baroney behind Cu’s late game heroics

The annual La Salle Athletic League (LSAL) 2016-2017 Basketball Tournament ended with a thrilling double overtime (OT) game last April 17. After being down as many as 20 points, Finals Most Valuable Player Raphael Cu willed his team to a 92-89 win over Baroney to claim the championship at the Enrique Razon Sports Complex last April…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football takes early exit in Season 79

The DLSU Men’s Football Team closed its UAAP Season 79 campaign with disappointment as it landed in sixth place and clinched four General Championship points for the Green-and-White. With a record of four wins, four draws, and six losses, this season marked the first time that La Salle missed the football Final Four since its…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football rolls past UST, 3-1, concludes elimination round unbeaten

The DLSU Women’s Football Team achieved a rare feat of sweeping the entire elimination round of the UAAP Season 79 Football Tournament after defeating UST, 3-1, yesterday at the Moro Lorenzo Football Field in Ateneo. UST’s Mary Indac grabbed the first goal of the game at the 21st minute but DLSU’s Kyra Dimaandal found the equalizer…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football Team battles UST to a goalless draw, conclude campaign

As a conclusion to their disappointing season, the DLSU Men’s XI failed to notch another win as they battled the UST Growling Tigers to a goalless draw earlier today at the Moro Lorenzo Football Field in Ateneo. Although DLSU managed to bag 16 points from four wins, four draws, and six loses, it was still not enough for…

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LSAL: Air Force One clinches championship in double overtime, beats Baroney, 92-89

After being down by as many as 20 points,  Air Force One clawed its way back to defeat Baroney, 92-89, and clinch the La Salle Athletic League (LSAL) Basketball title last April 17 at the 9th floor of the Enrique Razon Sports Complex. Both teams gave the crowd a thrilling game as it lasted beyond regulation…

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A glance at success: Former Green Archers take on the pinnacle of Philippine basketball

Representing one’s university is a privilege for any student-athlete. This often leads to future success, as this can be used as a springboard to greater heights. The Lasallian takes a glance at former Green Archers who are currently in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). For an example, look no further than the handful of Lasallians…