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UAAP 81: Lady Spikers dismantle NU in four sets

The DLSU Lady Spikers clinched their third consecutive win after dismantling the gutsy NU Lady Bulldogs in four sets, 25-10, 20-25, 27-25, 25-22. May Luna led the team with 14 points on 13 attacks. In the losing effort, Princess Robles managed to score a game-high of 18 points on 17 attacks. With the win, the…

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UAAP: Lady Batters build early lead, blitz past Lady Eagles, 8-1

With the earlier wins against the UP Lady Maroons and UE Lady Warriors set in stone, the DLSU Lady Batters are on a hot streak as they trounced the ADMU Lady Eagles, 8-1, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Diamond. The first inning set the pace of the game for the Lady Batters. Crafty…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Tennisters away to smash their way to UAAP title

With the second half of the UAAP Season 81 beginning this February, the Green and Lady Tennisters will battle it out to climb their way up to the top spot from their bronze bid in both the men’s and women’s divisions last season. As new faces enter the scene and veterans get over the hump,…

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Sporting events to look forward to in 2019

With the new year kicking off, there are a number of sporting events to anticipate this 2019. Varying from sports that have been an annual tradition, to other leagues seeking relevance from its newly formed foundation. There are tournaments that are held every two to four years like the World Cup and the Special Olympic…

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Change of scenery: UAAP Season 81 first semester venues

The first half of UAAP Season 81 saw the constant venues for the first semester sports tournaments such as the Mall of Asia Arena, Smart Araneta Coliseum, UP Human Kinetics Gym, Blue Eagle Gym, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, SM Sands by the Bay, and the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. However, there have also been some changes…

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UAAP Cheerdance: Animo Squad finishes last, NU seizes fifth CDC crown

Earlier today, the UAAP Season 81 Cheerdance Competition (CDC) kicked off at the Mall of Asia Arena. The DLSU Animo Squad may have had a lot of speed bumps throughout their preparations, but it did not stop the squad from giving their all for the University. This year, DLSU finished in eighth place, garnering 459.5…

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UAAP: Animo Squad ready to take it to the next level

The UAAP Season 81 Cheerdance Competition is just a few days away, and the Animo Squad is vigorously preparing for this year’s competition. After last year’s disheartening outcome, team captain Lara Andrada and head coach Ramon Pagaduan remain optimistic for the squad despite the many setbacks they’ve been experiencing so far. Despite placing in a…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers improve standings in opening matches

The Green Shuttlers and Lady Shuttlers had a roller coaster ride this week at the Rizal Memorial Complex, as they began their Badminton tournament for UAAP Season 81. Both the Green, Lady Shuttlers experienced losses in their respective games but showed flashes of resiliency with their victories. The Green Shuttlers currently have a 3-1 record,…

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UAAP: DLSU Green, Lady Paddlers hope for double championship in Season 81

UAAP Season 80 saw mixed results from the DLSU Green and Lady Paddlers. The men’s division finished in fifth place, while the women’s achieved their goal of claiming the UAAP crown for the fourth straight year. With the table tennis tournament right around the corner, the players and head coach Lauro Crisostomo gives a glimpse…

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Certain sports moved to first semester for Season 81

The UAAP Season consists of two parts, the first and second semester. The first semester usually starts on September and ends in December, while the second half runs spans from February to May. Last season, Basketball, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Taekwondo, Judo, Table Tennis, and Swimming were all played in the first fraction of the season.…