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UAAP: Lady Spikers return to finals after defeating NU in straight sets

The DLSU Lady Spikers booked their tenth consecutive finals berth after coming away with a 27-25, 25-22, 25-11 victory over the NU Lady Bulldogs, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Kim Dy led La Salle with 17 points on 15 attacks. Michelle Cobb also brought the Lasallians the offense they needed with three…

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UAAP: La Salle clinches playoff berth at the expense of UST

The DLSU Lady Spikers prevailed over the UST Golden Tigresses in straight sets, 25-23, 25-23, 25-22, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. La Salle improved its win-loss card to 10-2 for the season. Kim Kianna Dy had 12 points behind eight attacks and four blocks in the winning effort. Meanwhile, Sisi Rondina exploded…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers cruise past UE in straight sets

In a battle between two teams currently seated on opposite ends of the spectrum, DLSU proved why it was the league-leading team with a convincing win over the UE Lady Warriors. After a grueling five-set match in their previous game against FEU, the Lady Spikers dominated UE in straight sets, 25-8, 25-14, 25-12. La Salle…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers prevail against FEU in a five-set thriller

With hopes of strengthening its hold on the league’s top spot, the DLSU Lady Spikers were able to defeat the FEU Lady Tamaraws in a five-set thriller, 25-17, 21-25, 16-25, 25-20, 15-5, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. DLSU remains at the top of the standings with an 8-2 win-loss record. Majoy Baron…

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By the numbers: UAAP 80 first semester

Since the conclusion of the first half of the UAAP, DLSU sits at second place in the general championship tally behind the defending champions, UST. The institution from España accumulated a total of 151.5 points after the first semester, almost a 20-point lead against La Salle which currently has a grand total of 132. UP,…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers prevail over archrival ADMU in four sets

Following a devastating loss against the AdU Lady Falcons last weekend, the DLSU Lady Spikers managed to bounce back with a win against the ADMU Lady Eagles, 25-20, 25-17, 24-26, 25-20. The victory gives La Salle a 5-2 record, tying with FEU midway through the season. “Coming into this game, we just remembered who we…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers succumb to AdU in four sets

The DLSU Lady Spikers dropped their second game of the season as they lost to the AdU Lady Falcons in four sets earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre,18-25, 25-15, 19-25, 22-25. In the losing effort, Majoy Baron provided La Salle with 13 points on eight attacks and four service aces. Meanwhile, Desiree Cheng…

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UAAP: DLSU Woodpushers set towards the road to redemption

Despite finishing with contrasting results in the previous year, the DLSU Woodpushers are geared to reclaim the title back to Taft. The Lady Woodpushers nearly closed out a back-to-back championship, however, a single tiebreak seemed to be the determinant of a heartbreaking Season 79. The Men’s team, on the other hand, went down to fifth…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers go back to winning ways, overwhelm UE

After a disappointing match against the NU Lady Bulldogs last Sunday, the DLSU Lady Spikers dominated the UE Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-18, 25-17, 25-20, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Center. La Salle improves to a 4-1 win-loss record, whereas the Lady Warriors remain winless at 0-5. Aduke Ogunsanya was named player…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers lose to Lady Bulldogs for first defeat of the season

In a battle between the two remaining undefeated teams, the DLSU Lady Spikers succumbed to the NU Lady Bulldogs in a five-set thriller, 24-26, 25-19, 25-22, 25-17, 16-14. La Salle earned a four-point advantage late in the last set, 12-8, but errors in attacking seemed to be a significant aspect for the Lady Bulldogs to…