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UAAP: Green Archers beat UE, 99-78, clinch Final Four berth

The DLSU Green Archers subdued the UE Red Warriors, 99-78, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. The victory gave La Salle a 9-2 win-loss record and pushed its winning streak to four games after edging the AdU Soaring Falcons last Saturday, October 21, late in the final frame. With this win, the Green…

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UAAP: Lady Shuttlers claim championship after eight-year drought

The DLSU Lady Shuttlers bade goodbye to their eight-year drought and bagged the championship title after defeating the reigning champions, UP Lady Maroons, 3-2, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. Third year player Nicole Albo was also awarded Most Valuable Player of the season, after beating Ann Maranon in the fifth match of…

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UAAP: Lady Shuttlers hand UP first loss of season in Game 1

After silencing the ADMU Lady Eagles for a spot in the finals, the DLSU Lady Shuttlers earned their second straight victory in Game 1 of their best-of-three finals against the UP Lady Maroons, 3-2, last Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall.   Equal scoring Arianne Rivera played the first game against the reigning UAAP…

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UAAP: ADMU defeat ends Green Shuttlers’ Season 80

Despite their determination and perseverance to clinch a spot in the Final Four, The DLSU Green Shuttlers took an early exit from the season, as they fell in a knockout match against the ADMU Blue Eagles, 3-2, last Saturday, October 7, at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall.     Close scoring The Blue Eagles took the…

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UAAP: Green Shuttlers fail to keep momentum, Lady Shuttlers subdue Blue Eagles

The DLSU Green Shuttlers failed to continue their momentum as they fell to the NU Bulldogs, 4-1, while the Lady Shuttlers won again as they defeated the ADMU Lady Eagles, 4-1, loss on Sunday, October 1, at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. With the loss, the men’s team’s record dropped to three wins and two losses,…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers open season with mixed results

The DLSU Green and Lady Shuttlers opened their season last Thursday, September 22, at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall with the former facing UST and the latter, AdU. The Green Shuttlers then had two more match-ups over the weekend, going up against AdU and ADMU on September 23 and 24, while the Lady Shuttlers battled…

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Accounting, engineering, double degree student-athletes further break down stereotypes

Hassle, challenging, and stressful. These are some of the things that come into people’s minds when they think about courses like accounting, engineering, and double degree programs. Although these are just some of the conventionally heavy programs offered by DLSU, there are athletes who are able to prove themselves worthy of tackling these difficult programs…

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UAAP: DLSU shuttlers all set for success in Season 80

The DLSU Green and Lady Shuttlers aim to clinch the UAAP Season 80 title as the badminton season began last Thursday, with both teams winning against the UST Growling Tigers and the AdU Lady Falcons, respectively, in their first match-ups. The Green Shuttlers ended last season in fourth place, while the Lady Shuttlers reached the…

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Prep to pro: DLSU Football Alumni conquer the PFL

The Philippines Football League (PFL) is a Filipino professional sports organization, considered to be the highest level of men’s club football in the country. It recently replaced the now defunct United Football League (UFL), the country’s de facto premier league. Following the recent success of the Philippine Azkals at the start of the decade, the…

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Student managers: The unsung heroes of La Salle sports

Athletes do everything they can to win a championship. From dietary plans to rigorous training to playing in front of a crowd, they are extraordinary individuals who strive to excel at their chosen sport. But behind every athlete’s success are the student managers who work just as hard as the athletes by looking after and…