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UAAP: Laying the groundwork for the upcoming season

Seven long years have passed since DLSU last dominated the UAAP Table Tennis scene. The Green and Lady Paddlers are especially aiming to reignite their supremacy.

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SSL: Lady Spikers take five-set thriller over AdU, advance to finals

The DLSU Lady Spikers won their Shakey’s Super League semifinal matchup against the AdU Lady Falcons in five sets, 25-16, 18-25, 25-23, 22-25, 15-8, earlier tonight, November 11, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Thea Gagate bagged the Player of the Game honors, scoring 27 points on 18 attacks, five blocks, and four aces. Hitting their…

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SSL: Lady Spikers overcome rough first set to hand UST Golden Tigresses first loss

The DLSU Lady Spikers earned a four-set victory in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) over the UST Golden Tigresses, 22-25, 27-25, 25-16, 25-21, earlier today, October 30, at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Their win-loss record in the second round of the SSL now stands at 2-0. Angel Canino showed out in the victory for DLSU,…

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UAAP: Lady Archers avenge first-round loss to UST Growling Tigresses, tie for second seed

Capturing their first victory in the second round, the Lady Archers drubbed the UST Growling Tigresses 67-60 earlier today, October 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Lady Archer Joehanna Arciga posted an all-around performance with 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Consistent as ever for DLSU, Lee Sario once again chipped in…

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UAAP: Lady Archers outlast Lady Falcons, end first round with 5-2 record

Redeeming themselves after a tough loss, the DLSU Lady Archers bagged a win against the AdU Lady Falcons, 75-65, earlier today, October 22, at the Ynares Center Antipolo. The team ends the first round with a 5-2 win-loss record. Lee Sario exploded in the outing for DLSU, scoring 26 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and securing…

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UAAP: Green Archers break losing streak against archrival Blue Eagles in passionate fashion

The DLSU Green Archers marked their third game of UAAP Season 85 with a victory over their almost five-year losing spell against archrivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, 83-78, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum earlier today, October 9. Schonny Winston paved the way for DLSU, scoring 25 points while dishing out six assists. Evan Nelle and…

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A new dawn: Making history with the Filipinas

After a historical World Cup qualification, the Philippine Women’s National Football Team dominated the recently concluded ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Championship, as the Filipinas were crowned champions for the first time in the tournament’s run. Looking back at their historic AFF stint, the Philippines’ triumph is beyond the actual result of winning the championship trophy.…

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Halftime thoughts: Questioning the specificity of athletic wear on women

One can know what sport an athlete is playing just by looking at their uniforms. These uniforms are supposed to be designed according to how these individuals move—whether that be running, swimming, or jumping. This is why at times, sports have specific uniforms that cater to the sport’s environment, movement, and other functions. However, there…

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Athlete revisited: Two-time champion Michelle Cobb exits DLSU with grace

Before deciding to go pro, star setter Michelle Cobb had to endure a tough decision of leaving the DLSU Lady Spikers.

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UAAP: Lady Spikers drop the bomb on Lady Warriors with sweep, clinch Final Four berth

The DLSU Lady Spikers managed to extend their winning streak in three sets, 25-12, 25-19, 25-22, against the UE Lady Warriors earlier today, June 4, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. La Salle also clinched a Final Four berth with their ninth win in the second round. Blazing the trail for DLSU were middle…