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UAAP Cheerdance: Animo Squad finishes last, NU seizes fifth CDC crown

Earlier today, the UAAP Season 81 Cheerdance Competition (CDC) kicked off at the Mall of Asia Arena. The DLSU Animo Squad may have had a lot of speed bumps throughout their preparations, but it did not stop the squad from giving their all for the University. This year, DLSU finished in eighth place, garnering 459.5…

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UAAP: Lady Archers lose heartbreaker to Golden Tigresses, 68-65, will head into playoff for last Semis seat

Earlier today, the DLSU Lady Archers were defeated by the UST Golden Tigresses, 68-65, at the FilOil Flying V Centre. Both the team from Taft and the team from España concluded the second round with an 8-6 win-loss record. Aurea Larosa helped UST win their eighth win of the season with 25 points, four rebounds,…

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UAAP: Animo Squad ready to take it to the next level

The UAAP Season 81 Cheerdance Competition is just a few days away, and the Animo Squad is vigorously preparing for this year’s competition. After last year’s disheartening outcome, team captain Lara Andrada and head coach Ramon Pagaduan remain optimistic for the squad despite the many setbacks they’ve been experiencing so far. Despite placing in a…

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UAAP: Fighting Maroons outgun Green Archers, solidify first Final Four bid since 1997

The UP Fighting Maroons continued their winning ways at the expense of the DLSU Green Archers, 97-81, at the Mall of Asia Arena. With the win, the Fighting Maroons solidified their Final Four bid, maintaining a solo third with a 8-6 win-loss record. Brothers Juan Gomez de Liaño and Javier Gomez de Liaño both scored…

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UAAP: Green Tankers retain second, Lady Tankers return to the podium

The UAAP Season 81 Swimming Tournament began last Thursday, November 8 at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex swimming pool, and concluded earlier today, November 11. Throughout the four-day meet, the DLSU Green Tankers garnered a total of 382 points, concluding their season in second, while the Lady Tankers improved to a third place finish, earning…

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UAAP: Blue Eagles edge out Green Archers, 71-62, breaks La Salle’s winning streak

Earlier today, the DLSU Green Archers broke their winning streak after facing yet another defeat from the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 62-71, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. La Salle remains at third with an 8-5 win-loss record while ADMU still dominates the table with a record of 11 wins and two losses. Thirdy Ravena and Kakou…

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UAAP: De La Salle Taekwondo Poomsae reclaims title, Kyorugi teams bag third and fifth

The De La Salle Taekwondo (DELTA) Men’s and Women’s Poomsae teams reclaim the championship in the recently concluded UAAP Season 81 Taekwondo Tournament held last November 6 to 9 at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym. Meanwhile, the DELTA Kyorugi Women’s team made an impact this season as they clinched a spot in the podium, winning…

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UAAP: Green Archers edge Bulldogs, 84-77, for eighth victory

Earlier today, the DLSU Green Archers outlasted the NU Bulldogs, 84-77, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Green-and-White notched their eighth win of the season, while the NU Bulldogs were handed their ninth loss. Leonard Santillan led La Salle’s offense, as he posted 18 points and five rebounds, followed by Andrei Caracut and Aljun Melecio,…

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Road to recovery: Taane Samuel’s Jones Fracture

One of the worst things any athlete can experience is receiving an injury to any part of the body. Whether it be a fracture, tear, or a strain, it’s difficult for both the person who sustained it and the people who support this person. The LaSallian was fortunate enough to interview Samuel, his physical therapists…

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UAAP: DLSU Fencers set their eyes on the prize this UAAP 81

Aiming for the top is doable with the right training and resources. That will be no easy task as the UE Red Warriors continue their dominant run and clinched their sixth consecutive title, while the UE Lady Warriors conquered the competition for the eleventh straight year last season. With the gap closing, team captains David…