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UAAP President, OSD Director Emmanuel Calanog looks back on UAAP Season 84

Months ago, sports fans were unsure if the UAAP would return, as the country’s dire circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the planning stage of UAAP Season 84.  Fast forward to yesterday, June 21, UAAP Season 84 ended on a high note as the NU Lady Bulldogs were crowned as Women’s Volleyball champions for…

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UAAP: Lady Bulldogs claim first championship title in 65 years, sweep Lady Spikers in Finals Game 2

The DLSU Lady Spikers suffered a hard-fought drubbing in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 84 Volleyball Finals, losing the championship title to the undefeated NU Lady Bulldogs in three sets, 15-25, 15-25, 22-25, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena earlier tonight, June 21. The Green and White secured a first-runner-up finish in the…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers get straight-sets beating by Lady Bulldogs in Game 1 of Finals

The DLSU Lady Spikers suffered a tough loss in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 84 Volleyball Finals after getting drubbed by the still-undefeated NU Lady Bulldogs in straight sets, 20-25, 12-25, 21-25, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena earlier tonight, June 18.  Despite the losing effort, Leila Cruz posted six points to lead…

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UAAP: Lady Woodpushers settle for another silver, Green Woodpushers improve to fourth overall

Last June 15, the DLSU Lady Woodpushers ended their UAAP Season 84 campaign finishing second behind the NU Lady Bulldogs, while the DLSU Green Woodpushers finished fourth after the second round of elimination. To this, DLSU head coach Susan Grace Neri commented on the feats that her team achieved this season, “I think we have…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers sweep Blue Eagles in Final Four encounter, book Finals matchup against undefeated Lady Bulldogs

In a highly anticipated Final Four match, the DLSU Lady Spikers defeated archrivals ADMU Blue Eagles in straight sets, 25-19, 25-20, 25-23, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena earlier today, June 16. The win allowed the Green and White to enter the UAAP Women’s Volleyball Finals for the first time since 2018. Star rookie…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Woodpushers grind through opening half, aim for a strong Season 84 finish

The DLSU Woodpushers opened their UAAP Season 84 campaign on the right track last June 1 at the Far Eastern University Engineering Building after a three-year hiatus. At the end of the first round, the Green Woodpushers recorded three wins, one loss, and a tie. Meanwhile, the Lady Woodpushers scored a 3-3 win-loss record heading…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers stumble against Lady Falcons, fail to secure Final Four twice-to-beat advantage

The DLSU Lady Spikers fell short as they marked their second loss in round two after losing to the AdU Soaring Falcons in four sets, 23-25, 25-17, 16-25, 24-26, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena earlier today, June 9.  The trio of Jolina Dela Cruz, Thea Gagate, and Alleiah Malaluan led the scoring for…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers complete comeback win against archrival Blue Eagles in five-game thriller

The DLSU Lady Spikers now hold a five-game winning streak after defeating archrivals ADMU Blue Eagles in five thrilling sets, 19-25, 25-18, 20-25, 25-22, 15-12, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena earlier today, June 7. Alleiah Malaluan and Baby Jyne Soreño carried the scoring for the Lady Spikers as they both posted 17 points.…

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UAAP: Green Spikers cap off Beach Volleyball campaign with a bronze medal, Kampton wins ROY

The DLSU Green Spikers finally ended their two-game losing streak after dominating the UP Fighting Maroons during the bronze-medal match of the UAAP Season 84 Beach Volleyball tournament in straight sets, 21-17, 21-17, at Sands SM by the Bay earlier today, June 5. It was not an easy trip to the podium for Green 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…