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UAAP: Green Batters edge UST for sixth straight victory

The DLSU Green Batters slipped past the UST Growling Tigers, 3-2, yesterday, February 25, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. Since their opening day loss to the NU Bulldogs, the team has been playing terrific baseball. Riding on a six-game winning streak highlighted by a win against the defending champions, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Tennisters come up empty in weekend games

The DLSU Green Tennisters’ struggles continued as they were swept by archrival Ateneo last Saturday, February 20, and lost a close 3-2 match against the UST Growling Tigers the following day. Meanwhile, the Lady Tennisters could not maximize their extra day off as they were dealt a 4-1 loss by the UST Growling Tigresses last…

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Word on the street: Second semester athletes

The LaSallian caught up with past and present Lasallian athletes to find out which Taft-based squad, other than their own, has their support for this second semester. Veteran Lady Spiker Mika Reyes, Lady Paddler Yan Lariba, newcomer Martin Alegre of the Men’s Football Team, Green Archer alumnus Luigi de la Paz, and rookies Betto Orendain…

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UAAP: Green Batters overpower Ateneo, UP

Since losing their tournament opener to the NU Bulldogs, the DLSU Green Batters have won five consecutive games, with statement wins over the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons capping off another successful week for last season’s runners-up. Last Thursday, February 18, reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year Boo Barandiaran displayed a full…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers grab fourth win, Green Spikers lose third straight

The struggles continue today for the DLSU Green Spikers as they garnered their third straight loss, this time at the hands of the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 25-9, 24-26, 32-30, 27-25. With the loss, the team dropped to sixth place in the season standings with a 1-4 win-loss record. On the other hand, the Lady Spikers…

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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football Team avenges finals loss to defending champions FEU

The DLSU Men’s Football Team defeated the FEU Tamaraws, 2-1, earlier today at the McKinley Hill Stadium in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. With the win, La Salle has earned a total of 10 points in four games this season. Greggy Yang and Jed Diamante attempted to open the score line early on in the game but…

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UAAP: Lady Fencers improve to third place, Green Fencers settle for fifth

The DLSU Lady Fencers and Green Fencers emerged from the UAAP Season 78 Fencing Tournament at third and fifth place, respectively, after both finishing at fourth place in last year’s edition of the tournament.  This year’s tournament, which featured a six-team playing field, was played from February 10 to 13 at the Blue Eagle Gym in…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Spikers take on Adamson, UE in weekend matches

DLSU’s volleyball teams will return to action tomorrow, February 21, with both squads figuring in important matches that will further impact their positions in their respective tournaments. The Green Spikers will be facing the Adamson Soaring Falcons at 10 am, while the Lady Spikers will have their hands full against the UE Lady Warriors at…

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UAAP: Green Batters stun undefeated ADMU, forge tie for first place

The DLSU Green Batters extended their winning streak to four games after they defeated the reigning UAAP champions, the ADMU Blue Eagles, 14-7, last February 18 at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. La Salle was led by reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year Boo Barandiaran, who displayed a full arsenal of high-speed pitching that dealt Ateneo…

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UAAP: Softbelles roll to second win after besting NU

The DLSU Softbelles began the second round of the UAAP Season 78 Softball Tournament on a good note after defeating the favored NU Lady Bulldogs, 6-3, last Wednesday, February 17, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. Starting pitcher Jamica Arribas, who anchored the La Salle defense throughout the game, capped off with gutsy pitching in…