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UAAP: Green Batters begin season on high note, dismantle UP

Coming off a championship, some teams are known to lose concentration or take their foot of the gas pedal for even a day. Today, however, was not that day for the DLSU Green Batters, as the defending champions dominated the UP Fighting Maroons, 19-1, in their mercy rule win yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball…

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UAAP: Baron leads Lady Spikers past FEU in season opener

Despite sweeping their opponents in three sets, the DLSU Lady Spikers struggled past the resilient FEU Lady Tamaraws, 29-27, 25-22, 25-23. Majoy Baron led the team with 15 points on three service aces to go along with her 10 attacks and three blocks. Baron set the tone for the Lady Spikers from the onset, showcasing…

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UAAP: Green Spikers drop season opening match against FEU

The DLSU Green Spikers tasted their first defeat of the season after losing against the FEU Tamaraws in straight sets, 25-16, 25-19, 26-24, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. FEU setter Cian Silang was named the player of the game after successfully providing 41 excellent sets to his teammates. On the offensive side, Gregorio…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football Team draws with UP Fighting Maroons, 0-0

In its first match in this year’s UAAP Season 79 Football Tournament, the DLSU Men’s Football Team squared off with last season’s champion, the UP Fighting Maroons, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. The first half had DLSU scrambling to get possession of the ball, but the team managed to assert its presence during the second half.…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers strive to defend crown in Season 79

In a span of one year, the DLSU Lady Spikers came from succumbing to injuries against the ADMU Lady Eagles in the Finals to successfully exacting revenge on their archrivals. They eventually secured their place as the country’s best women’s collegiate volleyball team once again. The year 2016 presented many storylines for DLSU, with questions…

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UAAP: DLSU Green Spikers off to a fresh start

With the basketball season coming to a close, UAAP Volleyball will now take the floor. A new season will allow teams to build on their progress or regroup. Season 79 will be a new opportunity for the DLSU Green Spikers as it has been four seasons since the team has reached the Final Four. They…

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UAAP: DLSU Football poised for triumph

Another championship quest begins for the DLSU Football Team as the second half of the UAAP kicks off this February, with the UP Fighting Maroons and Lady Maroons set to defend their respective titles this coming season. La Salle claimed podium finishes in the last season of the UAAP Football Tournament, with the women’s team…

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UAAP: Green Batters all in for back-to-back championships, Lady Batters set sights on Final Four stint

After claiming the UAAP Baseball crown last season, the DLSU Green Batters are primed to defend their title this year. Meanwhile, the DLSU Lady Batters will aim to improve their sixth place finish last year. As the journey to the top begins at zero, both teams are determined and poised to make a run in…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers gear up for title defense, Green Woodpushers aim for redemption

Among the key contributors to DLSU’s third UAAP General Championship (GC) were the DLSU Green Woodpushers and Lady Woodpushers. Both chess teams remain as among the league’s elite despite the loss of a number of key veterans. The Lady Woodpushers enter Season 79 as the defending champions after overcoming a stacked field that included FEU…

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UAAP: Lady Archers fall just short of crown in Season 79

Despite a stellar elimination round campaign that saw them win 11 games and lose only three, the DLSU Lady Archers were unable to dethrone the now three-time champions, the NU Lady Bulldogs. Entering the step-ladder postseason due to NU’s undefeated record, DLSU was confident going in as the second seed. While the Lasallians were able…