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Witness history: LeBron James in Manila

LeBron James get the ball at the wing. He jabs, gets his defender off his feet then begins his attack. He slices the teeth of the defense and as he skies over for the dunk, a defender jumps with him. James not only gets two points but also takes his defenders’ pride with him. Now imagine…

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Green Archers seek to end losing streak against AdU

Carrying the burden of their two consecutive heartbreaking losses against the undefeated FEU Tamaraws and the preseason favorite UE Red Warriors on their shoulders, the DLSU Green Archers aim to bounce back as they face this season’s host, the AdU Soaring Falcons, on Wednesday at 4 pm in the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. La Salle dropped to sixth…

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Green Archers aim to bounce back against Red Warriors

Fresh off a heartbreaking overtime defeat at the hands of the FEU Tamaraws, the DLSU Green Archers will strive to place that loss behind them as they go head-to-head with the Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Premiere Cup champions, the UE Red Warriors, on July 20 at 2:00 pm in the Mall of Asia Arena. Encompassing a…

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Green Archers to face undefeated Tamaraws

Coming off a huge win against Ateneo last Sunday, the DLSU Green Archers look to ride on their momentum as they try to extend their winning streak while handing the FEU Tamaraws their first loss of the season. The last time these two squads met was in last year’s knockout game for the fourth and…

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Eyes on the Prize: Judokas are in it to win it

Entering Season 75 of the UAAP Judo Tournament, both the DLSU Green Judokas and the Lady Judokas had their eyes set on the championship, but revealed a disappointing subpar performance. This season, the Judokas are going back to square one, but their goal to get to the top of the league for the first time…

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Lady Paddlers aim to extend dominance; Green Paddlers hope to follow suit

The stellar performance of the Green Paddlers and the Lady Paddlers in UAAP Season 75 was a big contributing factor in La Salle’s campaign towards its first-ever General Championship (GC). The Lady Paddlers seized the championship last season, dominating each and every challenger with an unscathed record of 14-0. On the other hand, the Green…

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DLSU Tankers: Battle tested, battle ready

Contributing crucial points to last season’s GC tally were the Green Tankers and the Lady Tankers who gracefully finished their events at second and third place respectively. Although the Tankers failed to seize the prestigious gold medal in both divisions, the opening of UAAP Season 76 shows promise for the Green-and-White squad. With a generally…

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UAAP 76: Passing the torch of greatness

The lights were dimmed and the stage was set. Just as the dust from last season’s UAAP battles had settled, the drums began to beat to again to mark a new beginning. The stands were filled with cheering fans from each of the eight member universities. Without a doubt, the excitement in the air all…

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La Salle-Ateneo Round 1: As told by Twitter

This year’s first round basketball game between the DLSU Green Archers and the ADMU Blue Eagles was one for the books, with the Green Archers winning against their arch rivals for the first time since July 24, 2010. The LaSallian helps you relive the latest chapter of the Philippines’ greatest sports rivalry with a tweetcap…

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La Salle-Ateneo: Different names, same game

When it comes to the UAAP, the first thing that comes to mind for many Lasallians is the La Salle-Ateneo basketball matchup. The rivalry that knows no age, class, and time will once again be rekindled this Sunday, and despite both teams having their own question marks and storylines, all of these will be thrown out…