Aside from the increased level of intensity that comes with the UAAP Men’s Basketball Final Four, the stories that accompany the teams further add flavor to the already competitive mix. Season 79 presents four squads that have gone through different paths in pursuing the much coveted championship that has only changed hands four times in […]
Right after being awarded third and fifth place, respectively, in the men’s and women’s divisions last season, the DLSU Judokas immediately started training for the UAAP Season 79 Judo Championships. According to records from the OSD which date back to Season 62, the Green Judokas have been consistent in earning podium finishes. However, although they […]
With 2016 coming to a close, the cheerdance community is gearing up for the much-anticipated UAAP Season 79 Cheerdance Competition (CDC). This year’s team to beat is the NU Pep Squad, who has successfully defended their title for three consecutive years. In this year’s competition, the DLSU Animo Squad is looking to come out strong […]
Proximity is often among the key factors that draws athletes to their chosen sport. Whether it’s having a sibling dragging them along to the sport, or because they reside in a country that considers certain sports as national pastimes, seeing others compete in sports with a passion can be contagious. Though she had a former DLSU […]
Few would disagree with the notion that a championship is the crowning achievement to a long and grueling season. However, winning a title doesn’t mean that the work has ended. The best athletes know that being a champion only means the pressure will increase the following season, with the focus now on them and their […]
Perhaps one of the best goalkeepers to put on the La Salle jersey, Patrick Deyto once watched over the fields by the goalkeeper box of the old DLSU Football Field and the Rizal Memorial Stadium, which then featured natural grass. Flash forward to today, the Henry Sy Sr. Hall now sits on the site of […]
With Season 78 Mythical Five member Ara Abaca and team captain Alyanna Ong playing out their eligibility at the end of last season, there was a need for a veteran Lady Archer to step up and take on the leadership roles left behind by the aforementioned players. While it has taken a team effort for […]
DLSU Green Archer Justine Baltazar hails from the northern province of Pampanga, and although it may seem that teammate Mark Dyke was recruited from abroad, he actually grew up from the same province. Calvin Abueva, Arwind Santos, and Japeth Aguilar are some Filipino basketball icons who also call Pampanga their home. Their grinding, “out-hustle everyone” […]
Even with their status as the top seed having already been decided, the DLSU Green Archers fought their way back from a tight game against a persistent FEU squad. The Tamaraws led the Archers for the first three quarters, but La Salle was able to make crucial baskets late in the game and managed to […]
Inspired by their recent win against the UE Lady Warriors last Saturday, the DLSU Lady Archers defeated the UP Lady Maroons, 65-48, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. Khate Castillo had a stellar performance as she finished with 22 points, making nine of her 13 shot attempts, while adding seven rebounds. For UP, […]