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Almost but not quite: A Look at DLSU’s UAAP Season 77 GC Runner-Up Finish

After snagging its first UAAP General Championship (GC) in 2013 and winning it yet again in 2014, much was expected from De La Salle University’s varsity teams in UAAP Season 77. The Lasallians’ charge towards a third consecutive GC, unfortunately, fell short by just three points as the University of Santo Tomas reclaimed its perch…

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UAAP: Jins raring to take to the mats in Season 78

After months of waiting, the DLSU Jins are now ready to bring the Animo spirit back to the mats as they make their final preparations for this year’s UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Championship. Ups and downs Following a third place finish during Season 76, the DLSU Lady Jins made huge strides in their development and…

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OSD’s outlook for UAAP Season 78 remains optimistic despite various changes

Business as usual. This is the sentiment the Office of Sports Development has had despite the shift in the UAAP calendar and the consequences that come with it. However, this does not take away the feeling of optimism they have coming into the new season, one they believe will be a great one for DLSU.…

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From claws to bows: Caracut looks to take the UAAP by storm

Over the years, the UAAP has become the premier amateur league in this basketball-crazed nation. With many of the country’s top educational institutions as its members, the UAAP garners extensive media coverage, as well as adoration amongst the masses from all over the archipelago. This is the reason why so many young Filipino athletes dream…

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UAAP: Lady Archers overpower UP for third straight victory

The DLSU Lady Archers, winners of their last two games, added another win to their tally after thrashing the UP Lady Maroons, 76-34, in their match yesterday at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Camille Claro spearheaded a balanced scoring attack for La Salle with 13 points and five assists. Ana Castillo added 11 points,…

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UAAP: Green Archers shoot down Adamson for second win

The DLSU Green Archers may have posted their most dominant win this season, as they blew out the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 88-71, earlier today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. With the victory, La Salle improves to a 2-2 win-loss record while Adamson remains winless in four games. Jeron Teng led the Green Archers with 18 points,…

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UAAP: Green Archers look to end slump against Adamson

Only three games have passed and the pressure is already on the DLSU Green Archers to turn their season around. After three rigorous matches, the Taft-based squad is holding on to a 1-2 win-loss record, courtesy of a two-game losing streak after falling to UP and FEU. Their next game against the Adamson Soaring Falcons…

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UAAP: Lady Archers overcome FEU to improve to 2-1

The DLSU Lady Archers are back to their winning ways after defeating last year’s finalists, the FEU Lady Tamaraws, last Thursday at the Blue Eagle Gym, 54-45. La Salle overwhelmed the Lady Tamaraws on the defensive end, forcing a total of 33 turnovers while piling up 27 points off those errors. Ana Castillo had a…

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UAAP: Lady Archers escape gritty UE to clinch first win

The DLSU Lady Archers banked on the late game heroics of rookie Snow Penaranda to overcome a gutsy UE Lady Warriors side, 63-59, to claim their first victory in the UAAP Season 78 Women’s Basketball tournament last Sunday, September 13, at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Penaranda scored nine of her 15 points…

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UAAP: Tamaraws hand Green Archers second straight loss

The DLSU Green Archers succumbed to the FEU Tamaraws, 93-75, earlier this evening in their third UAAP Season 78 Men’s Basketball game at the Mall of Asia Arena. With their second consecutive loss, La Salle moves to sixth place with a 1-2 win loss record. The Morayta-based squad assisted on 22 of their 34 successful…