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UAAP: Bench players shine, Lady Spikers survive surging UP

The DLSU Lady Spikers found unexpected heroes in rookie Christine Joy Soyud and two other bench players after defeating the feisty UP Lady Maroons in four sets, 25-27, 25-20, 25-23, 25-10, earlier today at The Arena in San Juan City.Soyud showed her volleyball prowess with a season high 16 points off 13 attacks, one block…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers bow to Ateneo in five sets

The DLSU Lady Spikers failed to keep their undefeated run in the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament alive as they fell short against the UAAP defending champion ADMU Lady Eagles in five sets, 25-22, 25-27, 16-25, 25-14, 15-9, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Team captain Alyssa Valdez led the Lady Eagles with 26…

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Lady Spikers versus Lady Eagles: A timeless rivalry

The rivalry between the DLSU Lady Spikers and the ADMU Lady Eagles is perhaps one of the reasons why the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament has achieved so much popularity nowadays compared to the years before. For two straight years, the Lady Spikers denied the Lady Eagles’ attempt to take the championship when they faced each other…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers sweep UE, improve to 6-0

As the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament resumed after the long holiday break, the DLSU Lady Spikers welcomed the new year on a high note as they dominated the UE Lady Warriors in straight sets, 25-6, 25-16, 25-11, earlier today at The Arena in San Juan City.The duo of veterans Mika Reyes and Ara Galang led…

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Hero Yu: A hero of his own

When people see a championship team, the common notion is that they became successful either because of the players or the coaching staff guiding the team. What most people forget to recognize is the involvement and impact that the team manager, along with the different team patrons, have on the team. Despite taking the backstage…

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Breaking free from the shadows: The unheralded heroes of DLSU sports

For any sports team, winning a game in whatever league or tournament is always a gift. Every member of the squad is grateful for all of the team’s achievements, as they are the sweet fruits of all their sacrifices and hard work. But what most people forget is the idea that more than being thankful…

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UAAP: DLSU Tracksters conclude Season 77 on a high note

This season’s UAAP Athletics tournament was all about improvement and redemption for the DLSU Tracksters. After placing fourth last season, the Green Tracksters took home the second place plum thisyear with a total of 228 points. Their female counterparts, the Lady Tracksters, improved to fourth place with a total of 102 points this season after…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers edge UST, remain undefeated

After three games since the start of the season, the DLSU Lady Spikers were able to keep a clean 3-0 win-loss record as they defeated the UST TIgresses in a gruelling straight set match, 25-23, 27-25, 25-17, earlier today at The Arena in San Juan City.Team captain Ara Galang led the Lady Spikers with 21…

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Lady Spikers battle UST, aim for 3-0 record

After escaping the surging AdU Lady Falcons and sweeping the NU Lady Bulldogs in their first two games of the season, the DLSU Lady Spikers seek to extend their winning streak to three as they face the UST Tigresses at 2 pm on Sunday, November 30, at The Arena in San Juan City. La Salle…

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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…