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UAAP: Lady Archers crush UP, earn second straight victory

  The DLSU Lady Archers, fueled by a strong run in the second quarter, defeated the UP Lady Maroons, 65-46, in their game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum earlier today. The win gives the team a perfect 2-0 record to start their Season 79 campaign. Bennette Revillosa contributed 13 points, shooting 4 of 7 from…

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Green, Lady Archers look to continue winning ways versus UP

Coming off respective season opening victories versus their counterparts from FEU, the DLSU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams aim to continue their strong starts. The Lady Archers will play at 10 am, while the Green Archers take the court later at 4 pm, with both teams scheduled to play on Saturday, September 10, at the…

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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.3

In the third installment of his Green Journal, Green Archer Ben Mbala gives his message to the Lasallian community for this upcoming UAAP season. Mbala also shares how his three-year residency helped him grow as a person. Now that he is set to play in the UAAP in a few weeks, the Cameroonian also talks…

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UAAP: Vergara, Peñaranda lead Lady Archers to season opener win against Lady Tamaraws

The DLSU Lady Archers began their UAAP Season 79 campaign with a 76-52 win over the FEU Lady Tamaraws. La Salle’s Chay Vergara had 19 points, which included five out of six three pointers.  Snow Peñaranda also had a double-double performance of 15 points and 13 rebounds. Valerie Mamaril led the way for FEU with…

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UAAP: Green Archers outlast gutsy FEU in Season 79 opener

The DLSU Green Archers survived the first test of their UAAP Season 79 campaign after they took down the FEU Tamaraws, 83-78, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Despite building a 16-point lead in the second half, the Green Archers needed key baskets from Jeron Teng down the stretch to put…

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UAAP: Lady Archers seek to avenge disappointing Season 78 campaign

UAAP Season 79 will be a season of redemption for the DLSU Lady Archers after being upset in last season’s semi-finals. Widely expected to face undefeated National University in the finals last year, La Salle crumbled in the semi-finals to rival Ateneo. Entering the playoffs with a 12-2 record in the elimination round, their early…

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UAAP: Green Archers out to reclaim glory in UAAP Season 79

A new UAAP season, a new opportunity for the DLSU Green Archers to take the much coveted men’s basketball title back to Taft. La Salle ended Season 78 in bitter disappointment, after finishing in fifth place and failing to make the Final Four. Out of the 22 editions of the Final Four, the Green Archers…

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Alex Depante: Once an athlete, always an athlete

With three UAAP General Championships in just four years, it can be said that La Salle has entered an era of consistency and potential dominance in the realm of sports. While it is obviously the result of the athletes’ sheer hard work and determination, there are other factors at work that deserve credit as well.…

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Green Journal: Ben Mbala v.2

In the second installment of his Green Journal, Ben Mbala recalls the first time he dunked a ball and the biggest lesson he has learned from the sport. The eager Green Archer also talks about his favorite food, shares his thoughts on DLSU head coach Aldin Ayo, and names the rookies that have impressed him…

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Nes Pamilar

Behind every successful team is a selfless mentor who has devoted himself to bringing out the best in his team. Just last month, Nes Pamilar assumed the head coaching position of the Green Spikers, a team seeking to end their Final Four drought. With months to go before the opening of the UAAP Season 79…