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FilOil: Green Archers escape UP in overtime behind Rivero’s double-double

In a thrilling overtime finish marred by injuries, the DLSU Green Archers defeated the UP Fighting Maroons, 82-79, in their FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup match-up at the San Juan Arena. The Green Archers found a tough opponent in the Maroons, a team they dominated in previous encounters, after trailing their UAAP rivals for…

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FilOil: Green Archers aim for second win against young UP lineup

The DLSU Green Archers will try to snatch their second win in the FilOil Flying-V Hanes Tournament against the UP Fighting Maroons on May 8, 5pm at the San Juan Arena. Rising stars In their last appearance last Wednesday, the Green Archers cruised to a 90-69 victory against the LPU Pirates, as DLSU’s guards lit up…

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Different game, same name: Jeron Artest joins Green Archers’ practice

Last April 13, Jeron entered the Enrique Razon Sports Complex at three o’clock in the afternoon just in time for basketball practice. He took part in some drills and joined in a couple of scrimmages, showing off some skills and grit comparable to that of his basketball star father. While many might think that this is…

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Injury 101: A look at some of the most common sports injuries

An injury is the lingering threat in sports that nobody ever wants to happen. Unfortunately, it’s completely unavoidable under certain circumstances, especially in contact sports. Depending on the severity or degree, it can either greatly affect one’s performance or end one’s career. La Salle’s athletes, in particular, have been struck hard by injuries this season,…

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Green Spikers finish sixth in UAAP Men’s Volleyball

Another long year for the Green Spikers came to a screeching halt after the team stumbled to sixth place in this year’s edition of the UAAP Men’s Volleyball tournament. After finishing fifth last year due to the AdU Soaring Falcons taking the last Final Four spot in the tournament, the men’s volleyball team was poised…

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Diamante brothers shine for DLSU Football

Sibling football players are a common sight here in the Philippines. Despite basketball being the most popular sport in the country, some families end up bringing their children to grass pitches instead of the hard courts. In fact, the Philippines’ very own national football team has several brother pairs in its talent pool, with the…

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Titan’s clash comes to an end: Team Buckets wins LSAL Championship

It was another productive year for the La Salle Sports Commission (LSSC) after they successfully staged the annual La Salle Athletic League (LSAL) Basketball Tournament which ran from September 2014 until January 29 this year. Sponsored by Titan Barbershop, the tourney concluded with a finals meeting between Team Buckets from the White Bracket and Team…

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Team Buckets defeats Team OPAYI for LSAL Basketball championship

After a long and grueling season, the La Salle Athletic League (LSAL) Basketball Tournament concluded with a clash between Team Buckets from the white bracket and Team OPAYI from the green bracket. The former came out victorious, 74-69, in the late night game held at the ninth floor of the Enrique Razon Sports Center last…

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UAAP: Green Spikers oust UE in four sets for second win

With their season in peril, the DLSU Green Spikers pulled out an inspired performance to once again beat the UE Red Warriors in four sets, 25-15, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22, today at the Filoil Arena in San Juan City. Despite the victory, the team remained in seventh place, just behind the UP Fighting Maroons and today’s…

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One Great Push: DLSU Woodpushers look to sweep UAAP

After an exciting first half of UAAP Season 77, second semester sports teams will be looking to carry on the momentum and bring out their best performances— all vying for the title to bring pride to their respective institutions. The DLSU Woodpushers are among the squads with that goal, but with them they bring a…