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Green and Lady Spikers off to different starts this season

The Green and Lady Spikers shared contrasting fates to open UAAP Season 75. The squads have opposite places in the team standings as the ladies sport a 2-1 start while their counterparts recorded 1-2 a win-loss slate. Both squads performed remarkably last season as the Green Spikers made it to the Final Four while the…

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From struggling scribbles to indelible ink

It is without a doubt that we aim to take a ride at the superhighways of success and victory. Seeing people achieve incredible things ignites a sensation and transforms us into a different person. In this world, everyone is unique and we all have our chapters to write. During my stay at Don BoscoTarlac, like…

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Lady Spikers ends 2012 with a win against the Lady Bulldogs

The DLSU Lady Spikers won the team’s fourth victory at the expense of the NU Lady Bulldogs last December 19, at the Arena in San Juan.   Seniors Michelle Gumabao and Abi Maraño showed their leadership combining for 17 points.   Head Coach Ramil De Jesus commended,“Actually nung third set makikita mo pa nga na…

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Climbing back: Lady Spikers resurges back into form

Finally, the team is gelling into form. In what seemed to be a disastrous season after a five-set defeat against the University of Sto. Tomas Lady Tigresses in the season opener, the DLSU Lady Spikers finally found the team’s winning formula and turned the tides, winning three straight games. Lady Spikers Head Ramil De Jesus…

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Green and Lady Spikers: Reaching the golden pitch

With the second half of the 75th UAAP season fast approaching, no other sport draws more attention than volleyball. Coming off a championship run, a win against the University of St. La Salle Lady Stingers from the recently concluded UniGames in Bacolod City, the DLSU Lady Spikers has set the team’s eyes on a third…

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Gone too soon: Archers ends PCCL campaign

Much to the disappointment of many spectators, the DLSU Green Archers failed to make a deep run in the the Philippine Collegiate Champions League. The team was outclassed by the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 63-56, last November 15 at the Cebu Coliseum.   With hopes running high after an improbable come-from-behind, 75-72, win against Coach Aric…

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PCCL: Archer duo sparks comeback win against Altas

Staring down with a seven-point lead to open the fourth quarter, the De La Salle University Green Archers made a strong advance from behind to deal a, 75-72, victory against the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas last November 10 in the opener of the Philippine Collegiate Championship (PCCL) sweet 16 stepladder at the…

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UniGames: La Salle asserts early dominance

De La Salle University surged to the lead in the first two days of the University Games last October 22 and 23 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Early action The athletes from Taft bagged early wins as the men’s football, and both volleyball teams hold perfect records. The Green Booters pulled a remarkable win against San…

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La Salle locks top spot in first half of the General Championship race

After gritting through seven sports events, De La Salle University currently tops the UAAP General Championship tally with 152 points, giving the University a slim eight-point cushion, 152-144, over the defending general champion, University of Santo Tomas. UST has held the GC plum for 14 straight seasons. The University of the Philippines follows at third…

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UAAP: Teng hailed as Rookie of the Year and Mythical Five member

After an impressive rookie campaign, ending with an improved, 9-5, record for the De La Salle Green Archers, Jeron Alvin Teng ended his UAAP bid with the Rookie of the Year and Mythical Team honors last October 11 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.   Posting norms of 16.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per…