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Spikers’ Turf: DLSU clinches first quarterfinal win over struggling FEU

Holding on to another two-set lead in their second game in the Spikers’ Turf Collegiate Conference quarterfinals, the DLSU Green Spikers found themselves in familiar territory, as last week’s game had seen the team squander a two-set advantage against the NCBA Wildcats. Yesterday’s match, however, ended triumphantly for the Green Spikers as they never took their foot off […]

Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers look to bounce back against FEU

For the DLSU Green Spikers, last Wednesday’s debacle is a thing of the past. After failing to secure a win given the 2-0 set advantage they gained early in the game against the NCBA Wildcats, the Taft-based squad will try to regain the fire that fueled their four-game winning streak earlier in the season as […]

Spikers’ Turf: La Salle has streak snapped by resurgent NCBA

Late in the third set, the DLSU Green Spikers were just three points away from clinching the set and the game. Three more points and their winning streak would be extended to five. Three more points and they would be one step closer to the semifinals. The NCBA Wildcats, however, would have none of it. […]

Spikers’ Turf: La Salle extends winning streak to four after outlasting UP in five sets

Starting at a 2-1 set deficit, the DLSU Green Spikers rallied to overcome a gritty UP Fighting Maroons squad to win their final elimination match in the Spikers’ Turf in five sets, 25-22, 24-26, 15-25, 25-13, 15-13, yesterday at the San Juan Arena. With yesterday’s victory, the DLSU team has secured a second place in […]

Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers take down CSB for third straight win

The DLSU Green Spikers took down the College of St. Benilde Blazers in four sets, 25-18, 25-19, 17-25, 25-15, to win their third straight game in the Spikers’ Turf Tournament yesterday afternoon at the San Juan Arena. With the victory, La Salle improved to 3-1, good for second place in their group standings. They trail […]

Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers overthrow Patriots in straight sets

Following their win against the Arellano University Chiefs, the DLSU Green Spikers picked things up from where they left off and managed to defeat the DLSU-Dasmariñas Patriots in straight sets, 25-17, 25-18, 25-22, yesterday afternoon at the San Juan Arena. With the victory, the Green Spikers move to a 2-1 record with their second consecutive […]

Former Green Archers chase PBA dream

On August 23, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), the country’s premiere basketball league, will once again open its doors to the country’s top amateur prospects. The annual draft serves as a chance for PBA teams to recruit possible missing pieces, as well as next generation franchise players. Although the official list of draft prospects will […]

Spikers’ Turf: DLSU outhustles Arellano to clinch first win

The DLSU Green Spikers relied on timely spikes and forced the Arellano University Chiefs into committing numerous errors to clinch their first win in the Spikers’ Turf in straight sets, 25-17, 25-22, 25-21, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. With the win, DLSU is now at 1-1 while Arellano falls to 0-2. Arjay Onia […]

Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers drop first match to UAAP champion Ateneo

The DLSU Green Spikers dropped their Spikers’ Turf season opener to the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a gruelling four-set match, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19, 25-23, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. The Taft-based squad was led by Arjay Onia and team captain Raymark Woo with 19 and 15 points, respectively. On the other hand, Ateneo’s […]

The blueprint: Green Archers look to improve as they head into UAAP Season 78

Three months can seem like an eternity in the UAAP. Roster and staff changes, injuries, new coaching strategies — these and more can come and go in the 75 or so days that stand between the end of the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup Finals and the opening of the league’s 78th season. Though […]