The DLSU Green Batters extended their winning streak to four games after they defeated the reigning UAAP champions, the ADMU Blue Eagles, 14-7, last February 18 at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. La Salle was led by reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year Boo Barandiaran, who displayed a full arsenal of high-speed pitching that dealt Ateneo…
Author: Jose Rafael Mendoza
The DLSU Softbelles began the second round of the UAAP Season 78 Softball Tournament on a good note after defeating the favored NU Lady Bulldogs, 6-3, last Wednesday, February 17, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. Starting pitcher Jamica Arribas, who anchored the La Salle defense throughout the game, capped off with gutsy pitching in…
From an outsider’s perspective, DLSU has been known to be an institution that prides itself in its excellence in its athletics programs, particularly in the UAAP. Having won back-to-back General Championships (GCs) prior to the current season, as well as being the other half of the “most storied rivalry in Philippine sports” with Ateneo de…
The DLSU Green Batters notched their first win in UAAP Season 78 after beating the UP Fighting Maroons, 7-4, yesterday, February 7, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. Rookie starting pitcher, Diego Lozano, put in a stellar performance with 10 strikeouts through seven innings. Both teams displayed strong defensive field play through the first four…
The DLSU Green Batters notched their first win in UAAP Season 78 after beating the UP Fighting Maroons, 7-4, yesterday, February 7, in the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. Rookie starting pitcher Diego Lozano put in a stellar performance, with 10 strikeouts through seven innings. Both teams displayed strong defensive field play through the first four…
With a young and revamped lineup that included six rookies, the DLSU Softball team dropped their season opener to NU, 10-2, yesterday, January 30, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Diamond. Both teams started the game with solid defense, as only a single player managed to get on base in the first inning. But later on, the…
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Beyond the Field: Athletes and hobbies
Insofar as the challenges of being a student athlete go, it is especially important to strike a balance between one’s sport and academics. As the latter is typical for every student in the University, being a member of any athletics program requires more time spent in training and competing in the UAAP. As the second…
Residing in the United States is nothing new for Filipinos, particularly because of the close-knit ties between the two countries that started early in the 20th Century. As their numbers continued to grow, so too did their presence, with the state of California being among the areas with a huge Filipino presence. Because of this,…
The deafening drums, orchestrated chants, and choreographed dance routines are among the common sights and sounds Lasallians would normally experience in the games either at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum or at the Mall of Asia Arena thanks to the DLSU Animo Squad. But underneath those seamless drumbeats and infectious smiles are bruised muscles and sore throats from…
The DLSU Tankers took a huge step forward in reaching their goal with their podium finishes in the UAAP Season 78 Swimming Competition held last October 22 to 25 at the Rizal Memorial Complex Swimming Pool. During the four-day event, the Green Tankers tallied 286 points to grab second place, while the Lady Tankers remained…