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UAAP: Balanced attack on the Lady Bulldogs brings Lady Spikers into finals

The DLSU Lady Spikers took a step closer in the team’s three-peat aspiration after a strong performance against the Lady Bulldogs earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The team’s defensive prowess helped in sweeping the Lady Bulldogs, 25-18, 25-23, 25-18.   Sophomores Ara Galang and Mika Reyes combined for 29 points, which include a series of timely attacks in…

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DLSU Spikers gain momentum on nearing playoffs

As the playoffs draw closer, the Green and Lady Spikers have started to earn their playoff berths. The Green Spikers currently holds a 7-5 record, good for fourth place in the standings while the Lady Spikers, the defending back-to-back champion, showcased an almost perfect 12-1 record to lead the women’s division.   Green Spikers keeping…

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Training off-campus: Beneficial or detrimental?

Training grounds have always played a role in a team’s performance. Aside from the concepts learned from the guidance of the coach, teams consider its training grounds as its home.   The current setting The Enrique Razon Sports Complex has served as a home court and primary training venue for many of the athletes. Sheltering…

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Christensen and Cerveza powers Green Spikers against Red Warriors

The DLSU Green Spikers breezed through the UE Red Warriors in four sets, 23-25, 25-17, 25-22, 25-17 in the first ever UAAP volleyball game held at the Mall of Asia Arena last February 9, 2013. Red Christensen led the Taft-based squad with 20 points, 4 of which from blocks while Team Captain Philip Cerveza added…

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UAAP: Gumabao shines as La Salle sweeps season series against Ateneo

In front of the 19,836 crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena, the DLSU Lady Spikers dominated the Ateneo Lady Eagles via a three-set sweep, 25-19, 25-23, 25-21 last February 9. This time around there were no extensions, no comebacks and no cardiac finishes unlike their first round encounter.   Michelle Gumabao played her A-game…

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For the love of Football

Football is the number one sport in the world, which is one of the reasons why it is called a universal sport. It is a different sport; it is unique in that players don’t use hands except for the goalkeeper. There is nothing like the passion you get when you see the crowd get crazy…

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Green Tennisters opens title bid with consecutive wins

The DLSU Green Tennisters posted strong statements in the team’s Season 75 title defense with a couple of convincing, 4-1, victories against the Ateneo de Manila University and University of the East last January 12 and 13 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium Tennis Court.   Strong opener In the team’s season debut against the Ateneo…

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Antonio’s 30 not enough: Green Spikers bows to Tamaraws

The Green-and-White squad was hopeful that Myco Antonio’s successful attack would pull the team an inch closer to a win, 14-13.   The squad, however, failed to push through as the team lost, 25-22, 19-25, 21-25, 28-26, 15-13,at the hands of the defending champion, the FEU Tamaraws last January 20 at the FilOil Flying V…

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UAAP: Green Spikers bludgeons Soaring Falcons in first round finale

The DLSU Green Spikers made quick work of the Adamson Soaring Falcons in a, 25-14, 25-19, 25-18, three-set sweep last January 12 at the FilOil Flying V Arena in San Juan City.   Myco Antonio led the Taft-based squad with 13 points while Philip Cerveza and Kevin Dela Vega carried their defensive duties with a…

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13 things to watch out for in 2013

In preparation for the coming New Year, The LaSallian’s Sports section brings you 13 things to look forward to and to expect from the different La Salle sports teams.    1. Wounded Green Batters’ comeback After missing a chance to take the trophy home last season, the DLSU Green Batters is looking forward to nothing…