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Spikers’ Turf: DLSU falls to NU in four sets to drop to 1-2

The DLSU Green Spikers suffered a setback in their Spikers’ Turf campaign as they could not overcome an undefeated NU squad that clinched yesterday’s quarterfinal match in four sets, 27-25, 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, at the San Juan Arena. Arjay Onia once again came up big for the Green Spikers as he finished with a game-high 22…

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Spikers’ Turf: La Salle aims for second straight win versus undefeated NU

Fuelled by their victory against the FEU Tamaraws in their second Spikers’ Turf’ quarterfinal match last Monday, the DLSU Green Spikers will aim for a second consecutive win as they clash against the top seeded NU Bulldogs this Wednesday, August 26, at 5pm in the San Juan Arena. The Bulldogs, who have yet to lose…

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Spikers’ Turf: DLSU clinches first quarterfinal win over struggling FEU

Holding on to another two-set lead in their second game in the Spikers’ Turf Collegiate Conference quarterfinals, the DLSU Green Spikers found themselves in familiar territory, as last week’s game had seen the team squander a two-set advantage against the NCBA Wildcats. Yesterday’s match, however, ended triumphantly for the Green Spikers as they never took their foot off…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers look to bounce back against FEU

For the DLSU Green Spikers, last Wednesday’s debacle is a thing of the past. After failing to secure a win given the 2-0 set advantage they gained early in the game against the NCBA Wildcats, the Taft-based squad will try to regain the fire that fueled their four-game winning streak earlier in the season as…

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Spikers’ Turf: La Salle has streak snapped by resurgent NCBA

Late in the third set, the DLSU Green Spikers were just three points away from clinching the set and the game. Three more points and their winning streak would be extended to five. Three more points and they would be one step closer to the semifinals. The NCBA Wildcats, however, would have none of it.…

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Spikers’ Turf: La Salle eyes fifth straight win versus NCBA

A month has passed since the DLSU Green Spikers last succumbed to a defeat, which they suffered at the hands of powerhouse Ateneo Blue Egales in the inaugural Spikers’ Turf collegiate tournament. Tomorrow at 3pm, the Taft-based squad will attempt to extend their winning streak against the resilient National College of Business and Arts (NCBA)…

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Spikers’ Turf: La Salle extends winning streak to four after outlasting UP in five sets

Starting at a 2-1 set deficit, the DLSU Green Spikers rallied to overcome a gritty UP Fighting Maroons squad to win their final elimination match in the Spikers’ Turf in five sets, 25-22, 24-26, 15-25, 25-13, 15-13, yesterday at the San Juan Arena. With yesterday’s victory, the DLSU team has secured a second place in…

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Green Journal: Cholo Villanueva v.1

After plying his trade with different teams on various levels, DLSU Lady Archers head coach Cholo Villanueva is finally home. Many remember Villanueva from his time with the Green Archers, wherein the 2007 UAAP co-Finals MVP took down the previously undefeated UE Red Warriors in UAAP Season 70 along with JVee Casio, TY Tang, and…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers face UP in final elimination match

The DLSU Green Spikers will look to end the preliminary round of the Spikers’ Turf on a high note as they take on the UP-Diliman Fighting Maroons this Wednesday, August 12, at 1 pm in the San Juan Arena. In what will also be a match between UAAP member squads, the final match for both…

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Cholo Villanueva: Different system, same spirit

Former basketball players becoming coaches is nothing new in this day and age. With the skills, plays, and techniques they’ve learned over the years of grinding it out on the hardwood, it would only be natural that these players would eventually try their hand at coaching. Whether it be in the professional or amateur ranks,…