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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…

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Under construction: Newest Taft towers in Men’s Volleyball are soon to rise

After lackluster finishes in recent years, a new dynamic duo hopes to bring the Green Spikers to glory for seasons to come.

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UAAP: Lady Spikers falter against Golden Tigresses in five-set thriller, suffer back-to-back losses

The DLSU Lady Spikers narrowly dropped a tough game against the UST Golden Tigresses in five sets, 24-26, 25-22, 27-25, 23-25, 12-15, earlier today, May 12, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.  DLSU banked on the all-around performance of blue-chip rookie Alleiah Malaluan who posted her second triple-double of the season with a career-high…

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UAAP: Aiming high, Lady Spikers clinch back-to-back wins at expense of Lady Falcons

The DLSU Lady Spikers seized a win against the AdU Lady Falcons in three sets, 25-21, 25-20, 25-14, earlier today, May 7, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Outside hitter and veteran Jolina Dela Cruz and rookie Alleiah Malaluan both led the Lady Spikers with 12 points each. Team captain and setter Marionne Alba…

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UAAP: Green Archers tame Bulldogs, stomp on NU’s Final Four hopes

The Green Archers forged a win against the NU Bulldogs, 76-65, earlier today, May 1, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Taft-based squad now holds a 9-5 win-loss record, cementing their well-earned spot in the Final Four. In the absence of Deschon Winston and Justine Baltazar, veteran forward Joaqui Manuel stepped up by…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers return to their grind for Season 84

After resorting to online training for so long, the DLSU Lady Spikers finally return to the court.