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UAAP: Lady Spikers aim for second win against UP

After an impressive win to begin their UAAP Season 78 campaign, the DLSU Lady Spikers are looking to build on their newfound momentum when they take on the UP Lady Maroons this Saturday, 2 pm, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. The Lady Spikers wasted no time in proving that they are among the…

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UAAP: Green Batters drop tournament opener to NU

The DLSU Green Batters lost to the NU Bulldogs, 8-7, yesterday, February 4, in the opening game of their UAAP Season 78 campaign at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. It was a disappointing start for a team that expects big things out of this season, one that even saw them hold a huge lead entering…

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Green Journal: Alyanna Ong

In a few hours, Lasallians will be heading over to the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) to receive their diplomas and begin their life outside the four walls of a classroom. Lady Archer Alyanna Ong is among those who will march after years of toiling in the classroom and on the court. Reflecting on the…

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UAAP: Green Spikers, Lady Spikers clinch gritty wins in respective Season 78 openers

The DLSU Green Spikers opened their UAAP Season 78 campaign with a victory after slipping past the UE Red Warriors in straight sets, 25-18, 28-26, 26-24, earlier today at the PhilSports Arena. Team captain Raymark Woo, who missed last season with a torn ACL, led the Green Spikers with 19 points on 17 spikes and…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Spikers face UE and FEU to open Season 78

As the second half of UAAP Season 78 commences, volleyball players and enthusiasts alike are in for another exciting tournament. Competing teams have rigorously prepared in anticipation for the season, with the DLSU Green Spikers and Lady Spikers pulling out all the stops to improve from their performances last season. The Green Spikers finished last…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers seek redemption in Season 78

After consecutive heartbreaking runner-up finishes, the DLSU Lady Spikers are raring to get back into action, aiming to finally clinch the coveted UAAP title that the Ateneo Lady Eagles took from them in the past two seasons. Now hungrier and more experienced than before, the ladies from Taft don’t plan on being bridesmaids this time…

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UAAP: Green Spikers look to get back on track in Season 78

With the basketball season at a close, volleyball has taken over as the sport to follow for the remainder of the UAAP calendar. As usual, a vast majority of the viewing public will keep a sharp eye on the UAAP Women’s Volleyball tournament, unaware that several squads are currently on the rise as well. It…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Tennisters end opening weekend with mixed results

The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters opened the first round of their UAAP Season 78 campaign last weekend with two games each at the Rizal Memorial Lawn Tennis Courts. On Saturday, the Lady Tennisters swept the UP Lady Maroons, defeating them in all five of their matches. Marinel Rudas set the tone for the Lady…

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UAAP: DLSU Softbelles fall to NU in tournament opener

With a young and revamped lineup that included six rookies, the DLSU Softball team dropped their season opener to NU, 10-2, yesterday, January 30, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Diamond. Both teams started the game with solid defense, as only a single player managed to get on base in the first inning. But later on, the…

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Beyond the Field: Athletes and hobbies

Insofar as the challenges of being a student athlete go, it is especially important to strike a balance between one’s sport and academics. As the latter is typical for every student in the University, being a member of any athletics program requires more time spent in training and competing in the UAAP. As the second…