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UAAP: Lady Spikers prevail against FEU in a five-set thriller

With hopes of strengthening its hold on the league’s top spot, the DLSU Lady Spikers were able to defeat the FEU Lady Tamaraws in a five-set thriller, 25-17, 21-25, 16-25, 25-20, 15-5, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. DLSU remains at the top of the standings with an 8-2 win-loss record. Majoy Baron…

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Brothers for life: Mathew Custodio and Chris Lawless

They say friends are special because they are the family not given to us, but the ones we get to choose. Even fewer than those are the true best friends who know almost everything about our lives and have been there for us in both the ups and downs. Mathew Custodio and Chris Lawless are…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers open second round with straight set win versus NU

After handing the DLSU Lady Spikers their first loss earlier in the season, La Salle managed to exact revenge with a three-set win against the NU Lady Bulldogs earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, 27-25, 27-25, 25-16. The victory gives La Salle a 6-2 win-loss record, tying with NU at the top of…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers succumb to AdU in four sets

The DLSU Lady Spikers dropped their second game of the season as they lost to the AdU Lady Falcons in four sets earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre,18-25, 25-15, 19-25, 22-25. In the losing effort, Majoy Baron provided La Salle with 13 points on eight attacks and four service aces. Meanwhile, Desiree Cheng…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers lose to Lady Bulldogs for first defeat of the season

In a battle between the two remaining undefeated teams, the DLSU Lady Spikers succumbed to the NU Lady Bulldogs in a five-set thriller, 24-26, 25-19, 25-22, 25-17, 16-14. La Salle earned a four-point advantage late in the last set, 12-8, but errors in attacking seemed to be a significant aspect for the Lady Bulldogs to…

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UAAP: Green Tracksters finish third, Lady Tracksters step down to sixth

After five days of intense competition, the Green Tracksters retained their place on the podium, finishing in third place. Unfortunately for the Lady Tracksters, it was a disappointing outcome as their attempt to maintain their standing or improve their place failed; dropping from last year’s fourth place finish to this year’s sixth. This year, the…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers overwhelm UP In straight sets, win second game

The DLSU Lady Spikers triumphed over the UP Lady Maroons in straight sets earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, 25-21, 25-22, 26-24. Kianna Dy and Tin Tiamzon willed the Green-and-White to victory with 13 points each. Desiree Cheng and Michelle Cobb added 10 points each as well, with the former having seven successful…

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UAAP: Tracksters aim for gold this Season 80

After failing to clinch the title last UAAP Season 79, wherein the men’s and women’s teams finished third and fourth, respectively, both squads are looking to improve on their last year’s run. This season, both teams aim to continue building on their recent success. As The LaSallian sat down with Shaira Hernandez, the team captain…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers open season with five-set win against UST

  In the first game of their title defense, the DLSU Lady Spikers beat the UST Golden Tigresses in five thrilling sets, 25-20, 17-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-8, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Despite the win, however, the Lady Spikers struggled against the resilient Golden Tigresses. Majoy Baron led the team with 19…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers go back to square one, aim for three-peat

The DLSU Lady Spikers will suit up once again as they bid for a third consecutive title in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball Tournament. Coach Ramil De Jesus and his squad outplayed AdMU in the past two years and was glorious enough to be crowned as back-to-back champions. For La Salle, however, reigning best setter and…