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Halftime Thoughts: The race for Filipino-foreign basketball players in the UAAP

As the UAAP comes alive once again with more of its events returning amid the pandemic, the trend of half-Filipino and one-and-done players continues to rise in the league.

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UAAP: Lady Archers snap NU’s 108-win streak

The DLSU Lady Archers downed the NU Lady Bulldogs in overtime, 61-57, to stain NU’s previously undefeated win-loss record and snap their historic 108-game win streak earlier today, November 23, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. This marks the Lady Bulldogs’ first loss since UAAP Season 76 back in 2014. In the momentous victory, Fina Niantcho…

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UAAP: DLSU Lady Archers escape ADMU Blue Eagles, tally eight win

The DLSU Lady Archers survived a rollercoaster affair versus their archrivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, 56-55, earlier today, November 6, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. This marks their eighth UAAP Season 85 win as they see their record increase to 8-2 for the Season. Lee Sario was on target for the Lady Archers, posting a…

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UAAP: Lady Archers demolish Lady Warriors for their third win

The DLSU Lady Archers took control of their matchup against the UE Lady Warriors from the get-go, winning their fourth game of the season, 76-53, earlier today at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Joehanna Arciga led La Salle with 14 points and five rebounds en route to their third win. Center Fina Niantcho chipped in with…

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UAAP: Green Archers bounce back and demolish Growling Tigers in lop-sided win

The DLSU Green Archers demolished the UST Growling Tigers for their first win in UAAP Season 85, 83-63, at the PhilSports Arena earlier today, October 5. Schonny Winston led the way again for La Salle, scoring 19 points to go with three assists and two steals. CJ Austria contributed 13 points, while Michael Phillips and…

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UAAP: Lady Archers crumble against the Growling Tigresses

After an impressive UAAP Season 85 debut against the UP Fighting Maroons, the DLSU Lady Archers dropped their second game in the tournament against the UST Growling Tigresses, 71-57, earlier today, October 5, at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. Eka Soriano posted a team-high 28 points, together with six rebounds and seven assists, in the win…

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FilOil: Green Archers pull away in the second half to win their sixth-straight game

The DLSU Green Archers won their sixth straight game to remain undefeated in the 2022 FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup as they prevailed over the JRU Heavy Bombers, 74-62. Despite struggling to find their groove in the first half, the Green Archers showcased why they continue to be one of the favorites in this tournament.  Deschon…

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FilOil: Green Archers cruise past Tamaraws with a convincing victory on opening day

The DLSU Green Archers opened their FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup with an emphatic win against the FEU Tamaraws, 65-49, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre earlier today, July 23. Bright Nwankwo led  DLSU in scoring as he posted 14 points, while bigman Michael Phillips anchored the paint by recording a double-double with 12 points and 11…

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Beyond the Court: Michael and Ben Phillips on the transition to Philippine collegiate basketball

The Phillips brothers’ journey to reach the pinnacle of collegiate basketball has a long way to go.

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers settle for another silver, Green Woodpushers improve to fourth overall

Last June 15, the DLSU Lady Woodpushers ended their UAAP Season 84 campaign finishing second behind the NU Lady Bulldogs, while the DLSU Green Woodpushers finished fourth after the second round of elimination. To this, DLSU head coach Susan Grace Neri commented on the feats that her team achieved this season, “I think we have…