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UAAP: Green, Lady Tracksters claim fourth-place finishes in Season 78

The DLSU Green Tracksters and Lady Tracksters both finished in fourth place in this year’s UAAP Track and Field competition, which was held at the Philsports Track Oval last February 17 to 21, 2016. With their fourth-place finishes, the men and women of the DLSU Track and Field Team contributed a total of 16 points…

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UAAP: Lady Fencers improve to third place, Green Fencers settle for fifth

The DLSU Lady Fencers and Green Fencers emerged from the UAAP Season 78 Fencing Tournament at third and fifth place, respectively, after both finishing at fourth place in last year’s edition of the tournament.  This year’s tournament, which featured a six-team playing field, was played from February 10 to 13 at the Blue Eagle Gym in…

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UAAP: Tracksters position themselves for better finishes in Season 78

Team unity and confidence in one another have been the ongoing themes when describing the DLSU Tracksters. This kind of team culture has proven to be effective in bringing out nothing but the best from each member of the team, while also improving the overall team chemistry. Their improved performance last season can attest to…

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DLSU Men’s Football Team: Conquering the United Football League

Long before the Philippines became a basketball-crazy country, it was first a football state. During the Spanish and the early parts of the American colonization periods, the chief sport in the Philippines was played with one’s feet and even the first Asian football tournament, which was played in the 1913 Far Eastern Games, was held…

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In the know: Lasallians’ perceptions on UAAP sports

From an outsider’s perspective, DLSU has been known to be an institution that prides itself in its excellence in its athletics programs, particularly in the UAAP. Having won back-to-back General Championships (GCs) prior to the current season, as well as being the other half of the “most storied rivalry in Philippine sports” with Ateneo de…

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UAAP: Fencers seek to end UE Dynasty

To end the UE championship run is something that the DLSU Green Fencers and Lady Fencers aim to accomplish this coming season, a goal that goes side-by-side with them looking to improve their fourth-place finishes from last year. With their heads held high, the DLSU squad, a mix of both young talents and seasoned veterans, will tackle…

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

The DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers ended their seasons in style after once again capturing both the Men’s and Women’s championships in this year’s edition of the UAAP Table Tennis Tournament held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last October 29. The Green Paddlers won their third consecutive title and their fourth in five years.…

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La Salle Volleyball Club: Creating opportunities towards a common passion

Volleyball has been rising in popularity over the recent years. No doubt, the number of people playing the sport has been increasing, and it is because of that growing love for the sport that the founders of the La Salle Volleyball Club (LSVC) were encouraged to push for the club’s establishment.   The birth of…

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UAAP: Lady Paddlers advance to finals, Green Paddlers secure top seed

The DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers continued to lord over the competition after the conclusion of the second round of the UAAP Season 78 Table Tennis tournament, which was held last October 25 and 27 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Both teams emerged as the top seeds in their respective divisions at the end…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers end first round on a high note

The DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers officially began their first round campaign in the UAAP Season 78 Table Tennis tournament last October 17 and 24 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. Entering as the defending champions in both divisions, La Salle proved that they are still the teams to beat in this annual…