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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers dominate UE in sixth round of competition

In the sixth round of the UAAP Season 79 Badminton tournament, the DLSU Green Shuttlers and Lady Shuttlers defeat their counterparts from UE yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. The men’s team bested the Red Warriors, 4-1, while the women’s team ended with a clean 5-0 slate over the Lady Warriors. Both the Green Shuttlers and Lady…

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UAAP: DLSU Green, Lady Shuttlers subdue UST

The DLSU Green Shuttlers bested the UST Growling Tigers with a 4-1 victory yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. The victory, combined with today’s results, evens out the Green Shuttler’s win-loss record to 2-2. The Lady Shuttlers on the other hand, won by a close margin, 3-2, also against UST. They now improve to…

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The loud and the proud: The Animo Squad Drummers

Every team has its own fan base that rallies behind them throughout the season. Within that fan base lies a spirited group of people that ignites the energy within the crowd. For the Lasallian community, it is the Animo Squad that sets the tone in every match, fueling the electric atmosphere inside the arena. With…

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UAAP: DLSU Lady Archers prevail over UST Growling Tigresses, 77-67

The DLSU Lady Archers rebounded from Sunday’s defeat to the NU Lady Bulldogs after defeating UST, 77-67, at the Mall of Asia Arena last Wednesday. Khate Castillo led the way for the Archers with 20 points, shooting eight out of 15 from the field and draining four out of eight three-point attempts. Bennette Revillosa was…

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UAAP: Mixed results for DLSU Green, Lady Shuttlers versus NU

The DLSU Green and Lady Shuttlers yielded opposite results against their counterparts from NU, with the former team losing 4-1 while the latter came away with a 5-0 victory yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall. The men’s side was outclassed by the defending champion, the NU Bulldogs, but did not go down without a…

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UAAP: DLSU Shuttlers strive for redemption in UAAP Season 79

Despite consistently making it to the Final Four, it has been six seasons since the Lady Shuttlers last won the title in Season 72. On the other hand, the Green Shuttlers have been itching to take back the crown after falling short for the past two years, ending up as the first runners-up in consecutive…

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UAAP: Lady Archers crush UP, earn second straight victory

  The DLSU Lady Archers, fueled by a strong run in the second quarter, defeated the UP Lady Maroons, 65-46, in their game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum earlier today. The win gives the team a perfect 2-0 record to start their Season 79 campaign. Bennette Revillosa contributed 13 points, shooting 4 of 7 from…

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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.3

In the third installment of his Green Journal, Green Archer Ben Mbala gives his message to the Lasallian community for this upcoming UAAP season. Mbala also shares how his three-year residency helped him grow as a person. Now that he is set to play in the UAAP in a few weeks, the Cameroonian also talks…

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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.2

In the second installment of his Green Journal, Ben Mbala recalls the first time he dunked a ball and the biggest lesson he has learned from the sport. The eager Green Archer also talks about his favorite food, shares his thoughts on DLSU head coach Aldin Ayo, and names the rookies that have impressed him…

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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.1

With less than a month to go before the opening of UAAP Season 79, the preparations of the DLSU Green Archers have gone up another notch. Despite the team’s intense practices and competitive tuneup games, Cameroonian Ben Mbala took time out of his busy schedule to sit down with The LaSallian. In this first installment,…