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UAAP: Lady Spikers fall to NU, drop to 2-1

The DLSU Lady Spikers could not build on their opening week victories as they fell to the NU Lady Bulldogs in four sets, 25-16, 26-24, 14-25, 25-23, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the loss, La Salle is now tied with NU at 2-1 in the season standings. Player of the Game Jorelle…

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UAAP: Green Spikers, Lady Spikers clinch gritty wins in respective Season 78 openers

The DLSU Green Spikers opened their UAAP Season 78 campaign with a victory after slipping past the UE Red Warriors in straight sets, 25-18, 28-26, 26-24, earlier today at the PhilSports Arena. Team captain Raymark Woo, who missed last season with a torn ACL, led the Green Spikers with 19 points on 17 spikes and…

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ANCHORED: LSDC-Street claims crown in inaugural Indonesian dance convention

For athletes, nothing can compare to the pressure of competing in a new arena, more so if it is out of the country. Being miles away from home, coupled with competing in an unfamiliar setting, can at times rattle even the most disciplined of athletes. Last November, La Salle Dance Company (LSDC) – Street won…

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The (Great) Legend of Lim Eng Beng: Inside the mind of the ‘Thinking Player’

“During the game, you fight not only to win, but for the pride in you that you are wearing a green and white jersey. Ateneo [was] also like that. They would not [want to] lose a game to La Salle,” said Lim Eng Beng, who lost his battle with liver cancer last December 21, in…

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UAAP: Green Archers fall to fifth, miss first Final Four since 2011

Among the various positives and negatives that could describe the DLSU Green Archers’ UAAP Season 78, the one factor that tied them together was youth. In La Salle’s 14 games, different aspects of the team’s age stood out, with the need for experienced players playing a part in their missing out on the Final Four…

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Bricks and glue guys

The Japanese may be known for their discipline and delectable cuisine but what really stands out is the honor they put in their work. As my family and I were riding the train to Kyoto back in 2013, my dad pointed out how the train conductor would bow whenever he enters and exits each car,…

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UAAP: Green Archers take on UP with Final Four hopes at stake

Despite being on a three-game losing streak, the DLSU Green Archers still have a shot at the Final Four. However, with just two games left in the elimination round, not only will their opponents get tougher, but their margin of error also continues to shrink with the NU Bulldogs holding a half-game lead over them. Even if…

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UAAP: Green Archers drop second straight after faltering to NU

Lack of late-game composure continues to plague the DLSU Green Archers as they couldn’t close the NU Bulldogs from hitting key baskets down the stretch, allowing them to take an 81-73 win earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the loss, La Salle drops to 5-6 while the Bulldogs move to within half…

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UAAP: Green Archers take on reeling NU to inch closer to Final Four

The DLSU Green Archers will aim to bounce back from last Saturday’s heartbreaking loss to the Adamson Soaring Falcons when they take on the NU Bulldogs, whose tough loss to the Ateneo Blue Eagles also put their Final Four hopes in jeopardy, today, October 28, at 4 pm in the Mall of Asia Arena. La…

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UAAP: Green Archers falter to Adamson down the stretch, fall to 5-5

Despite entering the fourth quarter with an 11-point lead, the DLSU Green Archers could not hold off the Adamson Soaring Falcons, who came back from being down by as many as 16 points to come away with a 75-74 victory yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. The Green Archers pounded the ball inside for most of the…