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UAAP: La Salle succumbs to FEU, 1-0, goes on a three-game skid

Coming off two consecutive losses, the DLSU Men’s football Team went up against the FEU Tamaraws yesterday in the Moro Lorenzo Field in Ateneo. The Lasallians received another loss as Nicolas Ferrer scored the lone goal of the game with a header at the the 34’ mark. “Even if we lost this game, we gave…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers cruise past AdU, take second straight win

Earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre, the DLSU Lady Spikers cruised past the AdU Lady Falcons in three sets, 25-12, 25-16, 25-15. The Lady Spikers booked their second consecutive victory and now hold a 4-1 win-loss record. Although La Salle capitalized on its height advantage, Dawn Macandili was named player of the game…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers face winless AdU, aim for second straight win

Coming off a straight-set 29-27, 25-16, 25-21, victory over the NU Lady Bulldogs, the DLSU Lady Spikers will look to continue their winning ways at the UAAP Season 79 Women’s Volleyball Tournament. La Salle will square off with the AdU Lady Falcons, who are coming off a 25-19, 25-18, 25-13, loss to the ADMU Lady…

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UAAP: DLSU Tennis remains winless after first weekend of play

The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters formally opened their UAAP Season 79 campaign this past weekend, with matches set last February 18 and February 19 at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center. The men put up a valiant effort in their first official tie last Sunday, but fell just short against the ADMU Blue Eagles.…

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Discovering the lifestyle of a student-athlete

Maintaining a balance between academics and personal interests is one of the biggest challenges of staying in college. Daily readings, requirements, and quizzes all build up to the unbearable stress of a term. Extra-curricular activities and responsibilities also add up to the weight of one’s workload. The struggles of a student are often difficult to…

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UAAP: Green Batters dominated by ADMU, take second loss of the season

In a rematch of last year’s finals, the DLSU Green Batters were unable to figure out their counterparts as they were defeated by the ADMU Blue Eagles, 13-6, yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Diamond. Pitching proved to be the team’s biggest problem, as ADMU’s offense was locked in from the very first pitch.  …

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UAAP: Lady Spikers bounce back, hand NU first loss

The DLSU Lady Spikers return to the win column as they dominated the undefeated NU Lady Bulldogs in straight sets, 29-27, 25-16, 25-21. With the win, La Salle is tied with the ADMU Lady Eagles and the Lady Bulldogs for second place with a 3-1 record. DLSU found the offense it needed after struggling in…

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UAAP: Green Spikers drop four-set match against NU

The DLSU Green Spikers lost to the NU Bulldogs in a four-set match, 27-29, 25-17, 25-21, 25-19, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. As a result, they now have a 1-3 win-loss standing. NU’s Fauzi Ismail led all scorers as he brought in 17 points on 13 attacks and two service aces for…

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UAAP: DLSU Women’s Football Team triumphs over UP, 2-1

In its UAAP Season 79 opener, the DLSU Women’s Football Team defeated last season’s champions, the UP Lady Maroons, 2-1. La Salle showed dominance in the opening half where several goal attempts were made. A stunning goal by Kyra Dimaandal at the 45+1’ mark gave the team its first goal of the season. Meanwhile, DLSU…

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UAAP: AdU deals DLSU Men’s Football second consecutive defeat

After coming off a loss against archrivals ADMU Blue Eagles last Thursday in Moro Lorenzo Field, the Lasallians received their second straight loss. They were upset by the AdU Soaring Falcons, 1-0, earlier today in the FEU-Diliman Field. Ejike Ugwoke was the lone goal scorer as he headed the ball home at the 58th minute.…