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UAAP: Green Batters finally strike gold, Softbelles surprise in UAAP campaign

After two runner-up finishes against their archrivals, the DLSU Green Batters finally overthrew the Ateneo Blue Eagles in thrilling fashion, clinching an 11-9 victory that allowed them to capture the UAAP Season 78 Baseball Championship at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field last March 14. With a large Lasallian crowd cheering them on, the Green Batters…

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UAAP: Yang, Diamante lead DLSU XI past stingy AdU

The DLSU Men’s Football Team bounced back from their disappointing loss to the ADMU Blue Eagles after defeating the AdU Soaring Falcons, 2-0, at the McKinley Hill Stadium yesterday, April 17. Greggy Yang and rookie Jed Diamante provided the scoring for La Salle, as the win secured the team a top-four finish and a Final…

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Passing the torch: Olympian Stephen Fernandez and Olympic hopeful Kris Uy

The Olympics is considered as the pinnacle of practically every established sport in the world, with perhaps the FIFA World Cup as one of the few exceptions. Held every four years, it is every athlete’s dream to represent his or her country in the Olympics. What makes it all the more prestigious is that not…

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All for the love of the game: Student-organized tournaments in DLSU

For most Lasallians, playing on the biggest stages and being adored by thousands of fans is but a dream. Whether being on a basketball court receiving a pass from Jeron Teng in the dying seconds of a do-or-die game against Ateneo, or being a part of the towering defense behind the net with Mika Reyes,…

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UAAP: Green Batters fend off Blue Eagles in Game 2, clinch Season 78 Baseball Championship

After two runner-up finishes against the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the past two seasons, the DLSU Green Batters have finally overthrown their fierce rivals in a thrilling fashion, clinching an 11-9 walk-off victory that allowed them to capture the UAAP Season 78 Baseball Championship earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. With a large…

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UAAP: Green Batters take Game 1 over defending champion Ateneo

The DLSU Green Batters defeated the ADMU Blue Eagles, 8-3, yesterday, March 11, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-three finals match-up. Rookie pitcher Diego Lozano came out of the dugout with a stirring performance, finishing with seven strikeouts that prevented Ateneo from scoring. Meanwhile, La Salle scored…

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UAAP: DLSU XI outclass UST Lady Booters to clinch third straight victory

The DLSU Women’s Football Team defeated the UST Growling Tigresses, 6-0, on a scorching Sunday afternoon at the McKinley Hill Stadium. With temperatures rising as high as 38 degrees, DLSU outplayed a hapless UST team, scoring five goals in the second half alone. With their third straight win, they currently top the season standings with…

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UAAP: DLSU Football out for redemption in Season 78

With the 2016 UAAP Football Season well underway, Coach Hans Smit’s squads are out for redemption. The DLSU Men’s Football Team are aiming to make up for their heartbreaking runner-up finish last season, while the DLSU Women’s Football Team are aiming to bounce back from their fourth-place finish in the five-team tournament. The men’s team…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football Team outlasts resilient UE, 1-0

Despite failing to convert on opportune possessions, the DLSU Men’s Football Team managed to fend off a relentless UE Red Warrior side en route to a 1-0 victory last Sunday, February 28, at the Emperador Stadium. The win allowed DLSU to remain at the top of the standings in the UAAP Season 78 Football tournament…

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UAAP: Green Batters overpower Ateneo, UP

Since losing their tournament opener to the NU Bulldogs, the DLSU Green Batters have won five consecutive games, with statement wins over the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons capping off another successful week for last season’s runners-up. Last Thursday, February 18, reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year Boo Barandiaran displayed a full…