The DLSU Lady Spikers remain unbeaten in UAAP Season 79 after defeating the UST Growling Tigresses in four sets, 25-23, 16-25, 25-14, 25-22, earlier today at the Fil Oil Flying V Centre. Despite fielding a younger lineup compared to the past few years, the Lady Spikers managed to overcome a number of UST rallies to…
Author: Renzo Miguel Mercado
Two teams with varying starts to their season will square off during the second week of the UAAP Season 79 Women’s Volleyball Tournament. The DLSU Lady Spikers began their title defense with a three-set sweep over the FEU Lady Tamaraws, though jitters and unforced errors were apparent in some of the first-year and returning players.…
In a span of one year, the DLSU Lady Spikers came from succumbing to injuries against the ADMU Lady Eagles in the Finals to successfully exacting revenge on their archrivals. They eventually secured their place as the country’s best women’s collegiate volleyball team once again. The year 2016 presented many storylines for DLSU, with questions…
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Kib Montalbo regains swagger
Among all the factors that can affect an athlete’s performance, fear is perhaps the most daunting. From the doubt that comes from a serious injury to the sight of an imposing defender, fear can impact the psyche of a player and completely change the complexion of a game, season, and even a career. Coming off…
A second half comeback allowed the DLSU Women’s Football Team to take a 3-2 victory over the FEU Lady Tamaraws in the PFF Women’s League yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. Kyra Dimaandal (86′) and Sara Castañeda (90+3′ penalty), as well as an own-goal from FEU’s Suettie Simoy (43′), provided the scoring for La Salle…
At the UAAP Season 79 Judo Tournament held last November 19 and 20 at the De La Salle Zobel Sports Pavilion, the DLSU Green Judokas and DLSU Lady Judokas garnered a combined total of three gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. The Green Judokas replicated last year’s third place finish after bagging 29 points.…
Right after being awarded third and fifth place, respectively, in the men’s and women’s divisions last season, the DLSU Judokas immediately started training for the UAAP Season 79 Judo Championships. According to records from the OSD which date back to Season 62, the Green Judokas have been consistent in earning podium finishes. However, although they…
Proximity is often among the key factors that draws athletes to their chosen sport. Whether it’s having a sibling dragging them along to the sport, or because they reside in a country that considers certain sports as national pastimes, seeing others compete in sports with a passion can be contagious. Though she had a former DLSU…
Even with their status as the top seed having already been decided, the DLSU Green Archers fought their way back from a tight game against a persistent FEU squad. The Tamaraws led the Archers for the first three quarters, but La Salle was able to make crucial baskets late in the game and managed to…
The DLSU Green Archers will try to bounce back from a frustrating loss against their archrivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, when they end the elimination round against the FEU Tamaraws. La Salle will aim to finish the preliminary round with a 13-1 win-loss record versus a struggling FEU squad that suffered back-to-back losses in their…