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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,…

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Palacios leads the Philippines in AFF Women’s Championship

With all the buzz coming from the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, there has been a lot of talk about the success of many Filipino athletes who have been representing the country in recent months. Social media has been alive with news regarding both the highs and lows these athletes experience, all of which have nevertheless…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers take down CSB for third straight win

The DLSU Green Spikers took down the College of St. Benilde Blazers in four sets, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 25-15, to win their third straight game in the Spikers’ Turf Tournament yesterday afternoon at the San Juan Arena. With the victory, La Salle improved to 3-1, good for second place in their group standings. They trail…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers clash with CSB for quarterfinals slot

The Lasallian community is in for a treat as the DLSU Green Spikers and the DLS-CSB Blazers will face off in the ongoing Spikers’ Turf this Monday, August 3, at the San Juan Arena. The Green Spikers are coming off a victory in their last outing, sweeping another sister school, the DLSU- Dasmariñas Patriots, 25-17,…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers overthrow Patriots in straight sets

Following their win against the Arellano University Chiefs, the DLSU Green Spikers picked things up from where they left off and managed to defeat the DLSU-Dasmariñas Patriots in straight sets, 25-17, 25-18, 25-22, yesterday afternoon at the San Juan Arena. With the victory, the Green Spikers move to a 2-1 record with their second consecutive…