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PSL All Filipino: Baron, Lady Spikers banner F2 Logistics, fall short in title defense

Roughly a month after the culmination of the UAAP Season 79 Women’s Volleyball Tournament, the DLSU Lady Spikers were back to work as most of them competed under the F2 Logistics Cargo Movers in the Philippine Superliga’s (PSL) recently concluded 2017 Rebisco All Filipino Conference. The Ramil De Jesus-led team filled mostly by different generations…

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PCL: DLSU Dragon Boat stamps its class over AdU, SBC, seals four titles

Coming off its competition in China, the DLSU Dragon Boat Team clinched four titles in the 1st Triton-Philippine Collegiate League (PCL) held at Manila Bay last July 1. The Lasallians finished first place in the four small boat competitions, namely 250m Mixed, 250m Open, 500m Mixed, and 500 Open. Results In the 250m Mixed, DLSU…

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By the numbers: UAAP 79 second semester

After winning the general championship last season, DLSU concluded the 79th edition of the UAAP in second place, 39 points behind this season’s host and general champions, the UST. The LaSallian examines the numbers posted by those who donned the Green-and-White in the second half of the recently concluded season.   General championship tally 271–…

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Uy ends WTC in Round of 32, sets eyes on Chuncheon Korea Open, Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games

The World Taekwondo Championships (WTC) is considered to be one of the world’s most prestigious international taekwondo competitions. Along with the Olympics, the biennial tournament is a chance for taekwondo athletes to represent their country. This year, the 23rd edition of the WTC was held in Muju, South Korea from June 24 to 30. Former…

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DLSU Dragon Boat wraps up campaign in China, clinches fifth in Men’s 500m Small Boat

The DLSU Dragon Boat Team recently represented the Philippines in the the 2017 World Famous University Dragon Boat Festival held at DaLi County of Weinan City, Shaanxi, China last June 24 to 25. The Lasallians placed eighth for both the 200m and the 2000m events, while placing fifth for the 500m division. Led by team…

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FilOil: Green Archers finish second, fail to defend preseason title

In their third finals matchup in four years at the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup, the San Beda College (SBC) Red Lions retook the title after edging the defending champions, the DLSU Green Archers. With a record of five wins and three losses in the elimination round, the team from Taft clinched the last…

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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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FilOil: DLSU edges LPU, moves one step closer to defending preseason title

It was a nail-biter yet again between the DLSU Green Archers and the LPU (Lyceum of the Philippines University) Pirates in the semifinals of the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premiere Cup as La Salle was able to come away with a win to advance to the finals, 100-99. Aljun Melecio led all scorers with 30…

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FilOil: La Salle dispatches FEU, 78-53, advances to the semifinals

The DLSU Green Archers defeated the FEU Tamaraws, 78-53, earlier today in the FilOil Flying V Center. Ben Mbala recorded a double-double for the Green Archers with 32 points and 19 rebounds. “Di lang naman si Ben, lahat ng players gumawa. Lahat ng players motivated,” said head coach Aldin Ayo after the game. Aljun Melecio…

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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…