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UAAP: Green Archers look to build momentum against UE

With the midway point of UAAP Season 78 just a week away, teams are scrambling to find not just their positions but their identities as well. For the DLSU Green Archers, last week’s dominant win over Adamson was a sign that talent and cohesion can get them over the hump. The UE Red Warriors, on…

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UAAP: Lady Archers survive tough test from Ateneo to clinch fourth straight win

In a slugfest between bitter rivals, the DLSU Lady Archers came out on top against the Ateneo Lady Eagles, 44-43, last Wednesday, September 23, at the latter’s home court, the Blue Eagle Gym, in Quezon City. Ana Castillo was the lone double-digit scorer for La Salle, finishing with 11 points built on three three-pointers. Snow…

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Word on the street: How well will DLSU perform in UAAP Season 78?

With UAAP Season 78 set to unfold, The LaSallian decided to get the take of different members of the Lasallian community with regards to how they think the DLSU athletes will perform this year. From the athletes themselves down to The Green Mind, anyone and everyone shared their thoughts on the school’s quest to reclaim…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Spikers converge on the sand for Season 78

The past two editions of the UAAP Beach Volleyball tournament have been tough for the DLSU Green Spikers. For two consecutive seasons, they failed to get a single victory in 14 games despite playing close matches against some of the league’s top contenders. On the other hand, the DLSU Lady Spikers are fresh off a…

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UAAP: DLSU Tankers plunge into Season 78 with high aspirations

Last season, the DLSU Green Tankers, together with the DLSU Lady Tankers, finished fourth and third, respectively. This time around, the teams are spearheading campaigns not just to reclaim their respective championships, but also the General Championship that was lost to UST. Season 77 saw swimming powerhouses ADMU, UP, and UST take control of the…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Paddlers aim for rare back-to-back double championships

After a very long lay-off caused by the UAAP’s calendar shift, the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers are excited to get back into the groove as they begin a quest that few teams have ever had the chance of undergoing. Fresh off a double championship in Season 77, both teams are entering the tournament…

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New-look Green Archers aim for redemption in Season 78

To tweak a popular phrase, the road to every championship begins with a tough setback. In the DLSU Green Archer’s case, three setbacks set up their path to redemption for UAAP Season 78. Every title they won in a span of ten months from 2013 and 2014 was taken from them by both their UAAP…

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UAAP: Lady Archers seek redemption in UAAP cage wars

“Yung mindset lang namin this year is yung mabalik ang championship sa La Salle,” new team captain Alyanna Ong said. UAAP Season 78 marks the beginning of a new era for the DLSU Lady Archers as they try to bounce back from a surprising third-place finish last season.  This year, the squad will look significantly…

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UAAP: Hajime! DLSU Judokas suit up for Season 78

Hungry for a championship—these words best describe the mindset of both the Green Judokas and the Lady Judokas as they enter this year’s tournament. The men’s team has yet to lift the coveted UAAP title but have been inching their way close every year. On the other hand, it has been 24 months since the…

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Almost but not quite: A Look at DLSU’s UAAP Season 77 GC Runner-Up Finish

After snagging its first UAAP General Championship (GC) in 2013 and winning it yet again in 2014, much was expected from De La Salle University’s varsity teams in UAAP Season 77. The Lasallians’ charge towards a third consecutive GC, unfortunately, fell short by just three points as the University of Santo Tomas reclaimed its perch…