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UAAP: Lady Spikers race past NU in straight sets

After a shaky start to the first set which saw the NU Lady Bulldogs race to an 8-3 lead, the DLSU Lady Spikers recovered and flashed their dominant form en route to an easy win in straight sets, 25-22, 25-12, 25-15, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. The win marks the second for the…

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Lady Spikers seek second victory against NU

Coming off a four-set opening victory against the AdU Lady Falcons, the Lady Spikers aim to push their momentum further into the tournament as they seek to regain the UAAP crown. Barely scratching the surface of this year’s tournament, the DLSU volleybelles are eager to register a second straight win against the NU Lady Bulldogs.…

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PCCL: Green Archers remain undefeated with crucial victory over FEU

It seemed that the DLSU Green Archers have completed their revenge against familiar UAAP foes FEU Tamaraws after they dominated this season’s UAAP runner-ups in a lopsided win, 74-61, in the Elite Eight round of the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) earlier today at the Ynares Sports Arena. Big man Ben Mbala led the Taft-based…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers cruise past AdU in season-opener

The DLSU Lady Spikers displayed their winning form early on as they won against the Adamson Lady Falcons in four sets, 25-23, 24-26, 25-14, 25-17. Ara Galang led the squad in a dominating performance of 27 points off 22 attacks and five blocks. Camille Cruz also added 10 points as La Salle overcame their slow…

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Lady Spikers kick off UAAP 77 against Adamson

For the DLSU Lady Spikers, the journey to reclaim the women’s volleyball crown officially begins tomorrow. Armed with the willpower and confidence off a dominating championship victory in this year’s UniGames, the La Salle squad has their eyes now set on nothing less but the UAAP crown. Their first assignment is a tough one, though,…

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PCCL: Green Archers survive face-off against San Beda

The DLSU Green Archers prevailed against the five-peat NCAA champion SBC Red Lions in the National Collegiate Championship Elite Eight round, 61-56, last November 21 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Jeron Teng led La Salle with 20 points on 50 percent field goal shooting while he also had nine rebounds, three assists,…

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La Salle’s Spikers eye improved results in UAAP 77

As the first half of UAAP Season 77 has come to a close, excitement has begun to build up for the much-awaited UAAP Season 77 Volleyball tournament which is fast approaching. For the DLSU Green Spikers and Lady Spikers, their respective fates last season have given them extra motivation to excel this coming season. Despite…

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Cienne Cruz: Stepping up in UAAP 77

In sports, defending a championship is difficult, more so when you lose it and try to win it back. UAAP Season 76 was not the best season for the DLSU Lady Spikers despite sweeping the elimination round and earning a rare thrice-to-beat advantage in the finals. The dream of completing a 4-peat was taken away…

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Nicole Macandili: Heart over height

The DLSU Lady Spikers are on a mission to redeem themselves this season after failing to secure their fourth consecutive UAAP championship. With trusted veteran Abigail Maraño graduating, head coach Ramil de Jesus will now have to rely on his younger players to step up and bring back the championship to Taft Avenue. One of…

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Dale Gorospe: Living the La Salle dream

As the second semester of UAAP Season 77 commences, veteran athletes would not be the only ones battling all out, but rookies of a new breed are ready to play, hoping to make a name for themselves in the collegiate level. With DLSU looking to seize another General Championship crown, it would need the effort…