The DLSU Green Archers edged the UP Fighting Maroons, 78-72, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jeron Teng, who was back in action after missing two games proved to be the spark for La Salle on head coach Aldin Ayo’s birthday. “A win is a win siyempre,” said Teng after the game. “When we review…
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For some, dreams are things one must aspire towards, no matter how long it takes, and no matter whatever it takes. Dreams can be achieved in a span of a few weeks, a couple of months, or even over the course of a year. What matters most is that one clings to that dream, because…
The DLSU Green Archers will look to push their unbeaten run this season to nine games as they take on the UP Fighting Maroons in the second round of eliminations. Currently holding a 3-6 win-loss record, it is easy to overlook the Fighting Maroons. Fresh off back-to-back wins against the ADMU Blue Eagles and AdU…
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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.5
Recording their best start to the season since 2002, the DLSU Green Archers remain undefeated in eight games. Their supreme performance can be attributed to multiple factors—coach Aldin Ayo’s “Mayhem” system, Jeron Teng’s leadership, or simply, the team’s movement as one unit. However, people should not forget big man Ben Mbala’s play in the middle, a…
While veterans Thomas Torres and Prince Rivero of La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) have been fixtures of the DLSU Green Archers, there was an absence of De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) Junior Archers in last season’s roster for the UAAP. Arnold Van Opstal took the option to forego his final playing year in 2015, while…
Both the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers began their respective quests to defend last season’s UAAP Table Tennis Championships in the first round of this year’s tournament last October 8 and 9 at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. The Lady Paddlers remain this season’s team to beat as they…
In a match between final four contenders, the DLSU Green Archers survived another difficult test, defeating the AdU Soaring Falcons, 86-79, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Kib Montalbo played the hero in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, scoring a late three-point shot with 46.7 seconds left to seal the victory.…
The battle for a spot in the finals of the UAAP Season 79 Badminton Tournament happened yesterday at the Rizal Memorial Badminton Hall, as the DLSU Lady Shuttlers faced their bitter rivals, the ADMU Lady Eagles, in a winner-take-all semi-final match. Prior to the game, ADMU forced the rubber match and negated second-seed La Salle’s…
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The evolution of the UAAP
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines, or more commonly known as the UAAP, entered its 79th season last September 3. A huge sporting event that has stretched throughout the decades, it has, no doubt, experienced its fair share of major changes and improvements in its system, especially with the rotation of host schools. …
Fresh off an emphatic 97-81 win over their archrivals, the ADMU Blue Eagles, the DLSU Green Archers open the second round of the UAAP Season 79 Men’s Basketball Tournament against the AdU Soaring Falcons. With head coach Aldin Ayo back from a one-game suspension, the Green Archers will look to pick up where they left…