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Behind the scenes of the OSD, UAAP with board member Emmanuel Calanog

Every fan has their own choice of player who serves as an idol or inspiration in life, while every player has their own team to rely on to achieve their goals. Behind the success of the numerous teams in DLSU, though, lies the effective management of the Office of Sports Development (OSD). The OSD’s main…

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FilOil: DLSU succumbs to SBC, 75-72, fails to defend preseason title

The DLSU Green Archers once again fell at the hands of the SBC (San Beda College) Red Lions behind a go-ahead three-pointer from former Green Archer Robert Bolick with eight seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. A close battled ensued between the reigning UAAP and NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) champions until the Lasallians faltered…

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Team of the Year: DLSU Women’s Football soars to greater heights

A coherent team with unshakable determination and a relentless pursuit. These were invaluable aspects displayed by the DLSU Women’s Football Team in its undefeated run to the UAAP Season 79 title. After falling against the UP Lady Maroons and clinching the first runner-up in 2016, the Lasallians remained confident and were fueled by their setback.…

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FilOil: La Salle advances, downs CSJL, 93-77

The DLSU Green Archers bested the CSJL Knights, 93-77, behind 45 points and 17 rebounds from Ben Mbala. Ricci Rivero added 17 points in the winning effort, while Jerrick Balanza tallied 22 points for Letran in the loss. After the game, Aldin Ayo emphasized the importance of his team’s unselfish play in a win that…

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UAAP: LSDC-Street dethrones UP, claims third championship

After a five-year title drought, La Salle Dance Company-Street (LSDC-Street) finished with 89 points to become champions of the UAAP Season 79 Street Dance Competition earlier today at the Plaza Mayor in UST, Manila. LSDC-Street clinched its third UAAP title after previously winning in 2011 and 2012. The UP Street Dance Club (UPSDC) and UST…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football takes early exit in Season 79

The DLSU Men’s Football Team closed its UAAP Season 79 campaign with disappointment as it landed in sixth place and clinched four General Championship points for the Green-and-White. With a record of four wins, four draws, and six losses, this season marked the first time that La Salle missed the football Final Four since its…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football gets back to winning ways, trounces NU, 1-0

The DLSU Men’s Football team prevailed over the NU Bulldogs to remain undefeated in the second round of the UAAP Season 79 Men’s Football Tournament yesterday at the Moro Lorenzo field in Ateneo. Nace Gonzales provided the winning goal for the Lasallians with a spectacular finish coming from a cross from Marcus Garcia during the…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football prevails over AdU, 2-0, starts second round strong

The DLSU Men’s Football Team opened the second round of the UAAP Season 79 Football Tournament with a 2-0 win against the AdU Soaring Falcons yesterday at the Moro Lorenzo field in Ateneo. Nicko Villacin delivered the first goal of the game with a header at the 67th minute while Jed Diamante sealed the game for…

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UAAP: Green Tennisters claim podium finish, Lady Tennisters stumble

The DLSU Tennisters capped off UAAP Season 79 in contrasting fashion. The Green Tennisters finished the season with a 5-5 win-loss record, settling for third in the league, a massive improvement from last year’s winless campaign. Meanwhile, the Lady Tennisters found themselves at the bottom of the team standings with a 1-7 record. It was…

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UAAP: DLSU Tennis Teams end Season 79 on contrasting notes

The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters concluded their respective UAAP Season 79 campaigns on contrasting notes at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. The Green Tennisters fell against UE, 4-1, last March 11, before defeating the UP Fighting Maroons, 3-2, earlier today, March 12. Meanwhile, the Lady Tennisters succumbed to the NU Lady Bulldogs last…