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UAAP: DLSU Green, Lady Shuttlers stand at third, second to end eliminations

With opposing turnouts, the Lady Shuttlers drubbed the NU Lady Bulldogs with a compelling 3-1 victory, whereas the Green Shuttlers suffered a 4-1 loss at the hands of the ADMU Blue Eagles at the end of eliminations earlier today at Camp Crame PNP Badminton Club in Quezon City. Today’s matches proved to be crucial to…

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PT Shiella: An unsung hero on the sidelines

On the battleground, audiences are the ones cheering on athletes, especially during their best moments. But they do not see the athletes enduring trying times when they are not under the spotlight. An athlete’s greatest investment is the body. It is their armory—their source of greatness. Countless hours are spent everyday in training to stay…

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Male rookie of the year: Green Fencer Darylle Lumahan exceeds expectations

Spotting a silver finish behind the seven-peat champions, UE Red Warriors, the DLSU Green Fencers moved up the podium with the assistance of their prized rookie, Darylle Lumahan, as he landed second in the men’s individual épée behind the men’s division MVP Samuel Tranquilan of UE, and garnered gold in the team category. After bagging…

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UAAP Final Four: Lady Spikers bow to Golden Tigresses in five sets, snap 10-year finals streak

Without a twice-to-beat advantage, the DLSU Lady Spikers collapsed unarmed in five grueling sets against the UST Golden Tigresses, 19-25, 19-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-10, in their Final Four showdown earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. As the Golden Tigresses ended the Lady Spikers’ 10-year Finals appearance streak, they will advance to the Finals…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers bow against Lady Tamaraws in five-set thriller

Ending their last eliminations match on a low note, the Lady Spikers suffered their fourth loss at the hands of the Lady Tamaraws in five sets, 22-25, 25-13, 25-15, 25-27, 8-15, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Falling into a deadlock at the second spot, with a 10-4 win-loss card, the DLSU will…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers end Lady Eagles’ winning streak with a sweep, secure semis berth

Undaunted by their rivalry, the DLSU Lady Spikers restated their dominance over the top-seeded ADMU Lady Eagles in straights sets, 25-17, 25-13, 25-23, exposing their rivals’ vulnerability. The Lady Eagles were previously unbeaten, bowing down only once during the first round, but found their match again in La Salle as they clashed earlier today at…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers hunt Lady Tamaraws, keep sole second-seed

Aiming to continue their winning streak, the DLSU Lady Spikers dispatched their UAAP Season 80 Finals contender, the FEU Lady Tamaraws, in straight sets, 25-15, 25-19, 26-24, to close the first round of the eliminations at the earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, San Juan. The team from Taft now hold the solo…

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Green journal: One last time v.2

In the second installment of the graduating athletes Green Journal, The LaSallian catches up with Yoshiharu Koizumi and Alfonso Montelibano of the DLSU Men’s Football Team, Jamica Arribas of the Lady Batters, and Jenni Dizon of the Lady Tennisters to discuss their journeys as student athletes and the lessons they will take with them once…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers suffer first defeat at hands of Lady Maroons

Earlier today, the DLSU Lady Spikers absorbed their first loss as they stumbled past the UP Lady Maroons in a thrilling five-setter match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, 25-21, 20-25, 21-25, 25-20, 12-15. Isabel Molde was dominant on both ends of the floor as she led the Lady Maroons with 20 points on 17 attacks…

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Change of Scenery: UAAP Season 81 second semester venues

The second half of  UAAP Season 81 has already began and we have already seen several new and familiar faces take center stage in the volleyball, football, lawn tennis, baseball, and softball divisions. While the location of the games of the volleyball, men’s football, baseball, and softball divisions remain constant, the same cannot be said…