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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers aim for second consecutive win against DLSU-Dasmariñas

After their first victory against the Arellano University Chiefs, the DLSU Green Spikers look to continue their winning ways as they face the DLSU-Dasmariñas Patriots this Wednesday, July 29. The Green Spikers, who dropped their opening match against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in straight sets, quickly recovered to overpower Arellano in a straight-set match last…

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Former Green Archers chase PBA dream

On August 23, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the country’s premiere basketball league, will once again open its doors to the country’s top amateur prospects. The annual draft serves as a chance for PBA teams to recruit possible missing pieces, as well as next generation franchise players. Although the official list of draft prospects will…

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Spikers’ Turf: DLSU outhustles Arellano to clinch first win

The DLSU Green Spikers relied on timely spikes and forced the Arellano University Chiefs into committing numerous errors to clinch their first win in the Spikers’ Turf in straight sets, 25-17, 25-22, 25-21, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. With the win, DLSU is now at 1-1 while Arellano falls to 0-2. Arjay Onia…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers seek first win against Arellano

The DLSU Green Spikers are looking to bounce back from last week’s four-set loss to Ateneo in their upcoming match against the NCAA’s Arellano University Chiefs in the Spikers’ Turf this Wednesday, July 22. The Arellano University Chiefs, who are coming off their own four-set loss against UP, will look to keep the Green Spikers…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers drop first match to UAAP champion Ateneo

The DLSU Green Spikers dropped their Spikers’ Turf season opener to the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a gruelling four-set match, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19, 25-23, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. The Taft-based squad was led by Arjay Onia and team captain Raymark Woo with 19 and 15 points, respectively. On the other hand, Ateneo’s…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers look to shine on the big stage

After a fourth place finish in the recently held Philippine National Games, the DLSU Green Spikers are raring for more volleyball action before the start of UAAP Season 78 as they take part in the newly founded Spikers’ Turf tournament. Last year, Sports Vision Management Group, Inc., the organizers of the Shakey’s V-League tournament, introduced…

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Lasallian athletes make strides in the 2015 PNG leading up to UAAP Season 78

The preseason has given a majority of the DLSU athletes a boost with just a couple of months left before the opening of UAAP Season 78. With the conclusion of the recent Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup, preparations for one of the biggest college tournaments in the country…

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The blueprint: Green Archers look to improve as they head into UAAP Season 78

Three months can seem like an eternity in the UAAP. Roster and staff changes, injuries, new coaching strategies — these and more can come and go in the 75 or so days that stand between the end of the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup Finals and the opening of the league’s 78th season. Though…

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SEA Games 2015: Lasallian athletes aid the Philippine medal haul

One of the biggest and most anticipated sporting events in Philippine sports is the South East Asian Games (SEA Games). Celebrated every two years, athletes from various sporting disciplines in Southeast Asia are given the chance to showcase their talents and skills on one of the more prestigious stages in the region. In the last…

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Gilas Cadets win gold in SEA Games Basketball Tournament

Facing their toughest test in years, the Gilas Cadets, bannered by the some of the country’s brightest amateur prospects, captured the gold medal in the recently concluded Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Basketball Tournament in Singapore after beating Indonesia, 72-64, in the finals of the biennial meet held from June 9-15, 2015. With most national federations…