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FilOil: Green Archers make it rain, grab first win against LPU

Live by the three, thrive by the three. The DLSU Green Archers shot down the LPU Pirates with a barrage of three-point baskets that blew the game wide open in their FilOil Flying V matchup at the San Juan Arena earlier today, scoring 90-69 and earning them their first victory while keeping LPU winless in…

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FilOil: Green Archers look to hook their first win against LPU

With last April 25’s defeat at the hands of NCAA champions San Beda in overtime, 86-80, the DLSU Green Archers are eager to get their first win in the FilOil tournament against the LPU Pirates tomorrow, May 6. Fresh from a victory over the Saint Clare Saints (SCS), 85-82, last Saturday, LPU will look to…

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Utility Men: Working behind the scenes

Looking after the needs of athletes is no easy task. De La Salle University’s two consecutive finishes as the General Champion of the UAAP over the past two years attests to the fact that our athletes are given not just the adequate support needed but also the best one there is. These, and the quality of…

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Coping with Calories: Fitness places around Taft

Thursday nights for Lasallians are known for being that time of the week to lay low by visiting nearby places around Taft Avenue for relaxation. Just a short walk away from campus are various restaurants and hangout locations that cater to the demand of hungry and tired Lasallians. Add that to the tons of schoolwork…

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Green Archers Then and Now: When legacy meets charity

Two teams, one school. On one side, former DLSU Green Archers while on the other, the present basketball club of the Taft-based squad as they faced off in a charity game in front of hundreds of attendants at the 9th floor of the Enrique Razon Sports Complex as part of the DLSU Vision-Mission Week. Team…

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The LaSallian’s 12 Plays of Christmas

Twelve months in and the year is almost at its end. Never has the time been more appropriate and more significant to reminisce about what transpired during the year than the calendar’s final month. For the La Salle community, 2014 saw its athletes, their supporters and doubters alike, face situations that brought about emotions ranging…

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PCCL Finals: Green Archers drop Game One against San Beda

The DLSU Green Archers fell short against the San Beda Red Lions in the first game of the PCCL Finals, 88-81, yesterday at the Ynares Sports Arena. Despite being riddled with foul trouble, Ben Mbala managed to contribute a game-high of 26 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks in La Salle’s losing effort.   Red…

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Pumaren vs. Sauler: Examining the system

Sixteen years ago, in the year 1998, Franz Pumaren was named head coach of the DLSU Green Archers. Until that year, the 90s was a decade replete with disappointing runner-up finishes for behind the powerhouse UST Growling Tigers, who reigned as champions for four consecutive years from 1993 to 1996, and the FEU Tamaraws, who…

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UAAP: Green Tankers settle for fourth; Lady Tankers clinch third place

The DLSU Tankers were determined to improve their previous UAAP standing this year. However, with the Green Tankers finishing fourth and their female counterparts ending their campaign at third place, their hopes of winning a championship this season were stumped. The four-day event held at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex from October 2 to 5…

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The Tratter of Power

Winning a championship is not an easy task. Defending one does not come any easier especially since every team will be fired up going against you. Luckily for the DLSU Green Archers, not only do they have one of the league’s brightest stars in reigning UAAP Finals MVP Jeron Teng, but they also boast a…