The LaSallianThe defending champion DLSU Green Archers escaped a late rally by the JRU Heavy Bombers in their first game in this year’s Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) with a final score of 67-62. The future looks bright for La Salle as the squad was led by rookies Ben Mbala and Joshua Torralba who carried the…
Sixteen years ago, in the year 1998, Franz Pumaren was named head coach of the DLSU Green Archers. Until that year, the 90s was a decade replete with disappointing runner-up finishes for behind the powerhouse UST Growling Tigers, who reigned as champions for four consecutive years from 1993 to 1996, and the FEU Tamaraws, who…
After two weeks of rigorous battles, the DLSU Lady Jins realized the fruits of their labor, improving to a second place finish in the UAAP Season 77 Taekwondo Tournament. The same did not hold true for their male counterparts though, as despite them coming in as last season’s champions, the Green Jins found themselves stumbling…
It has always been sweet to emerge as the victor in any competition. What makes it much sweeter though are the stories and the struggles that precede the end result. The players reap the immediate fruits of being named champions but what is usually lost in the celebration are the people behind the success achieved.…
Though many would argue that an athlete’s success is solely dependent on his or her hard work and determination, there are actually certain individuals who commit to the same struggles and responsibilities in order to help these athletes reach their goals, yet they are rarely given credit. Some of these extraordinary individuals are the student…
The Green Archers pulled away in the final quarter for a 68-56 win.
It has been a while since the home stretch of the UAAP Men’s Basketball tournament have been this drama-filled and crucial. Every game and every outcome bears a significant impact for the five teams left battling for title contention. On Saturday, September 13 at 6pm, two of those fighting for the last final four seeds…
A student’s final school year in the University is probably the most difficult one that any student could go through. Thesis, practicum, and sleepless nights devoted to studying are a few of the things that Lasallians have to put up with before being rewarded with that hard-earned diploma. As Lasallians would know, the road…
The Green Archers beat the lowly Soaring Falcons, 66-57.
The competition has become highly competitive in the UAAP Season 77 Men’s Basketball tournament, with three teams tied for second place and just one game behind the league-leading FEU Tamaraws. After a heartbreaking loss endured by the DLSU Green Archers against the FEU last Wednesday, it propelled down the defending champions to a triple tie at…
