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Lady Spikers claim first Beach Volleyball crown, Green Spikers settle for sixth

After years of hard work and perseverance, the DLSU Lady Spikers, represented by Kim Fajardo, Cyd Demecillo, and Ernestine Tiamzon, finally reached the top after being crowned champions in the UAAP Season 78 Beach Volleyball Tournament last October 21 at the SM Sands by the Bay. Meanwhile, the DLSU Green Spikers, led by Carlo Sendo,…

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The Animo Squad: Life behind the lights and sounds

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…

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UAAP: Green Archers emerge victorious over UP, keep Final Four hopes alive

The DLSU Green Archers kept their Final Four dreams alive as they ended their three-game losing skid with a 72-68 victory over the UP Fighting Maroons yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Jeron Teng led the way for the Green Archers with 20 points and four rebounds while double-doubles from Prince Rivero (18 points and 16…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers clinch first UAAP Beach Volleyball Championship

After winning their virtual best-of-three semifinals match up against the ADMU Lady Eagles, the DLSU Lady Spikers trounced the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the finals to bag their first UAAP Beach Volleyball title since the tournament’s inception in 2006. The trio of Cyd Demecillo, MVP Kim Fajardo, and Ernestine Tiamzon won nine of their next…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers advance to semifinals, Green Spikers finish with 1-7 record

The elimination round of the UAAP Season 78 Beach Volleyball tournament, which was held last October 9 to 11 and 16 to 17 at SM Sands by the Bay, was bittersweet for the DLSU Green Spikers and DLSU Lady Spikers as both teams had their fair share of wins and losses. Last year’s runner-ups, Kim…