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UAAP: Lady Spikers succumb to Lady Eagles in four sets, end elimination round as second seed

Despite a strong start, the DLSU Lady Spikers were unable to contain Jule Samonte and the ADMU Lady Spikers as they fell to their archrivals, 12-25, 25-20, 25-21, 25-19, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Returning from injury, Kim Kianna Dy was a bright spot for La Salle, scoring 15 points on 14 attacks.…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers face Lady Eagles, seek first seed heading into Final Four

Currently tied with an 11-2 win-loss record, the DLSU Lady Spikers and the ADMU Lady Eagles will square off anew to close the elimination round of the UAAP Season 79 Women’s Volleyball Tournament. La Salle is on a six game winning streak since losing to its archrivals in the first half of the season. ADMU, on the…

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Green gallery: MaJoy Baron proves it’s harder than it looks

For athletes, the grind is true. Although people rarely see it, it exists. After the lights go down, behind the flashes of cameras and with the absence of the wandering eyes of the public, they say the real grind begins. It isn’t easy—in fact, most walk away from it. For the few who embrace it,…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers overwhelm UE, secure Final Four berth

The DLSU Lady Spikers secured a spot in the Final Four after overpowering the UE Lady Warriors, 25-16-25-15, 25-9. Desiree Cheng willed La Salle to victory with 10 points on nine attacks and a service ace. Veterans MaJoy Baron and Kim Fajardo added in 9 points apiece with the former recording three blocks and the latter…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers seek to clinch Final Four spot against UE

The DLSU Lady Spikers will seek to clinch a Final Four berth as they face the struggling UE Lady Warriors after a straight-set rout of the UP Lady Maroons last Sunday, March 19. So far, UE has only managed to win one out of all of its 10 games this season. The Lady Warriors are…

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UAAP: Dy, Lady Spikers outlast gutsy NU Lady Bulldogs

The DLSU Lady Spikers clinched their second consecutive victory in the second round after dismantling the gutsy NU Lady Bulldogs in four sets, 25-21, 25-11, 15-25, 25-12. Kim Dy led the streaking Lady Spikers with 17 points on 12 attacks, three service aces, and two blocks. Losing to La Salle for the second time this…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers aim to sweep elimination round series with NU Lady Bulldogs

The DLSU Lady Spikers will seek a sweep in their elimination round series with the NU Lady Bulldogs in their matchup tomorrow, March 12, at 4 pm in the Smart Araneta Coliseum. La Salle will look to carry momentum from their strong second round opener, where they downed the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 25-5, 25-23, 25-23.…

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Function versus form: New gyms around Taft

Coming into the New Year, new resolutions and goals are made for the following months, with having a healthy and balanced diet and exercising two of the most common resolutions made each year. De La Salle University at Taft avenue is home to students, athletes, and student-athletes alike. In addition to the slew of various…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers fall to Lady Eagles in four sets, end first round with 5-2 record

Coming off a three-game winning streak, the DLSU Lady Spikers bowed to the ADMU Lady Eagles in four sets, 26-24, 26-24, 21-25, 25-17, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. La Salle now holds a 5-2 win-loss record and sits in second place. Meanwhile, ADMU holds a 6-1 win-loss record and sits atop the standings.…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers face ADMU in finals rematch, aim for solo lead

The stakes cannot be higher as the Taft-Katipunan rivalry will once again take place with the DLSU Lady Spikers closing the first round of the season against the ADMU Lady Eagles. With both teams tied at first place, with a 5-1 win-loss record apiece, the winner will ensure the top spot going into the second…