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Francis Zamora: From Archer to Public Servant

The life of an athlete is not an easy one to live, especially here in the Philippines. They are highly regarded by many people because of their talents in a certain sporting field, with their ability to astonish the crowd with the grace and skill that only a few people can ever reach. Many would…

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UAAP: Green Spikers fall to NU, drop second straight match

The Green Spikers had a rough time against the NU Bulldogs, getting swept in three sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-19, in their game earlier today at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.The Green Spikers struggled throughout the game, committing many errors which resulted in points for the opposing side. The loss is their second straight after dropping their…

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A ghost from the past: The early struggles of the DLSU Batters

Baseball was a relatively new sport for the Lasallian community back when the school first joined the UAAP in 1986. Although, despite the fact that many students were already familiar with the sport, the gameplay that is experienced in a collegiate league was still considered as an uncharted territory for both the team and the…

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2005 & 2007 DLSU Lady Spikers: In victory and defeat

It is undeniable that the DLSU Volleyball team has produced some of the best volleyball players of the country today. Whether they are currently in the collegiate league or in the professional arena, the likes of DLSU Lady Spikers Mika Reyes and Ara Galang as well as former stars Abigail Maraño and Michele Gumabao always…

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PBA: The Life of an Expansion Team

Basketball has always been the staple Filipino sport since it was introduced by the Americans back during colonial times. Due to its popularity, more and more people grew to play the sport, while some were contented by simply spectating. Back then, the only way someone can watch a competitive basketball game was through collegiate leagues…

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UAAP: NU overcomes Lady Archers’ late rally, sweeps eliminations

In the battle between the top two teams in the tournament, the NU Lady Bulldogs were able escape the gritty DLSU Lady Archers, 75-71, behind clutch free throws from Shelley Gupilan, earlier today at the UST Gym. NU’s Gemma Miranda was a force inside the paint, dropping 23 points on 10/14 shooting. Andrea Tongco and…

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Animo Squad aims for top finish anew in this year’s CDC

With the UAAP basketball tournaments approaching its climax, the rhythmic and thunderous banging of the drums coupled with the spirited and signature chants of each participating university’s pep squads get more deafening and significant in the annual UAAP Cheerdance Competition (CDC). This season’s edition of the UAAP CDC will be held this Sunday, September 14…

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UAAP: FEU snaps Lady Archers’ second round win streak

Angel Arellano drilled a triple with 35 seconds remaining to help the FEU Lady Tamaraws put away the DLSU Lady Archers, 48-43, in their showdown at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Arellano, apart from her game sealing shot, led the Lady Tamaraws with 19 points coming off the bench. Backcourt partner Jacqueline Tanaman…

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UAAP: Lady Archers surge past UP behind Melendres’ shooting display

The DLSU Lady Archers shrugged off a hard fighting Maroons squad, 62-40, behind a fourth quarter run to push their winning streak to four, earlier today at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Jonah Melendres waxed hot for 15 points, all on three-point shots to lead DLSU. Camille Claro chipped in nine markers and five assists while Inna…

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UAAP: Piatos lifts Lady Archers to season sweep of UE

The DLSU Lady Archers relied on a dominant second quarter performance to sweep their series with the University of the East Lady Warriors, 78-52, in their first game in the SMART-Araneta Coliseum this season. Trisha Piatos flashed her old form as she torched UE for 20 markers, on 6/8 shooting from beyond the arc in…