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First semester athletes to look out for

All eyes are on the reigning UAAP General Champions, De La Salle University. The Green-and-White have a target on their back; they are the team to beat, and the road to keeping the title in Taft for Season 79 will not be an easy one. This challenge will only get tougher throughout the year, even…

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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.5

Recording their best start to the season since 2002, the DLSU Green Archers remain undefeated in eight games. Their supreme performance can be attributed to multiple factors—coach Aldin Ayo’s “Mayhem” system, Jeron Teng’s leadership, or simply, the team’s movement as one unit. However, people should not forget big man Ben Mbala’s play in the middle, a…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Tankers eye Season 79 Championship

Another championship quest begins for the Green and Lady Tankers as a new season in the UAAP kicks off this October. DLSU claimed podium finishes during the last UAAP Season 78 Swimming Competition, with the Green Tankers ending their campaign in second place, and the Lady Tankers landing in third, garnering 286 and 177 points,…

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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.4

“Did you even know what you just did? You just did what people call a poster and that was your first dunk ever!” recalls Ben Mbala in his second version of the Green Journal on what he was once told by his former coach. Halfway into his much anticipated debut in the UAAP, Mbala has now experienced being…

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UAAP: Claro and Castillo lead Lady Archers, shoot down Lady Eagles, 67-57

The DLSU Lady Archers’ first round of the UAAP Season 79 Women’s Basketball Tournament concluded today after prevailing over the ADMU Lady Eagles, 67-57. With the victory, La Salle avenged its early playoff exit at the hands of ADMU last year. Jollina Go led Ateneo, finishing with 18 points in the losing effort. Camille Claro…

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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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The loud and the proud: The Animo Squad Drummers

Every team has its own fan base that rallies behind them throughout the season. Within that fan base lies a spirited group of people that ignites the energy within the crowd. For the Lasallian community, it is the Animo Squad that sets the tone in every match, fueling the electric atmosphere inside the arena. With…

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UAAP: Lady Archers overcome slow start, fend off Lady Falcons, 69-61

After a tightly contested first half, the DLSU Lady Archers were able to hold off the AdU Lady Falcons, 69-61, improving their record to 4-1. Camille Claro led all scorers in the game with 14 points along with four steals. Jamie Roxas also played a vital role in the winning effort, recording 12 points and…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Archers face high-flying Soaring Falcons

The DLSU Lady Archers, who are currently 3-1, look to build off momentum from their bounce-back win against the UST Growling Tigresses coming into their next matchup against the AdU Lady Falcons. On the other hand, Coach Aldin Ayo and the Green Archers will defend their unbeaten run against former DLSU Coach Franz Pumaren and…

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UAAP: Lady Archers succumb to Lady Bulldogs, 72-59

It was a tale of two halves as the DLSU Lady Archers fell to two wins and one loss after succumbing to the NU Lady Bulldogs, 72-59. The defending champions capped off their win with a 17-0 run late in the fourth quarter to keep their Season 79 record unblemished with four wins and zero…