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UAAP: DLSU Men’s Football Team outlasts resilient UE, 1-0

Despite failing to convert on opportune possessions, the DLSU Men’s Football Team managed to fend off a relentless UE Red Warrior side en route to a 1-0 victory last Sunday, February 28, at the Emperador Stadium. The win allowed DLSU to remain at the top of the standings in the UAAP Season 78 Football tournament…

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UAAP: Green Spikers drop fourth straight to FEU in four sets

The Green Spikers lost their fourth straight match in UAAP Season 78 after falling to the FEU Tamaraws in four sets, 22-25, 25-20, 25-23, 25-19, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. With the loss, they now carry a 1-5 win-loss record. Green Spikers team captain Raymark Woo spearheaded La Salle with 17 points on…

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UAAP: Surging Lady Spikers take down Ateneo in finals rematch

It has been two years since the DLSU Lady Spikers won a game against the Ateneo Lady Eagles. After two years and six heartbreaking losses, victory has never tasted so sweet. The Lady Spikers clinched what is arguably their biggest win so far this season after shocking the Lady Eagles in straight sets, 25-22, 25-14,…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Tennisters end Season 78 on contrasting notes

The DLSU Green Tennisters and Lady Tennisters both completed their respective seasons last Wednesday, February 24, at the Rizal Memorial Lawn Tennis Courts. While both teams were already eliminated from championship contention, both wanted to end their campaigns on a high note in their respective matches against the UP Fighting Maroons.   Valiant effort The…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers look to beat archrival Ateneo to extend win streak to three

The Smart-Araneta Coliseum will once again be divided into a sea of blue and green as two fierce rivals, the Ateneo Lady Eagles and the DLSU Lady Spikers, will clash in a battle of title contenders this Saturday at 4:30 pm. The Lady Spikers have a score to settle with the Lady Eagles, whom they…

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UAAP: Green Batters edge UST for sixth straight victory

The DLSU Green Batters slipped past the UST Growling Tigers, 3-2, yesterday, February 25, at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Field. Since their opening day loss to the NU Bulldogs, the team has been playing terrific baseball. Riding on a six-game winning streak highlighted by a win against the defending champions, the Ateneo Blue Eagles, the…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Tennisters come up empty in weekend games

The DLSU Green Tennisters’ struggles continued as they were swept by archrival Ateneo last Saturday, February 20, and lost a close 3-2 match against the UST Growling Tigers the following day. Meanwhile, the Lady Tennisters could not maximize their extra day off as they were dealt a 4-1 loss by the UST Growling Tigresses last…

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Word on the street: Second semester athletes

The LaSallian caught up with past and present Lasallian athletes to find out which Taft-based squad, other than their own, has their support for this second semester. Veteran Lady Spiker Mika Reyes, Lady Paddler Yan Lariba, newcomer Martin Alegre of the Men’s Football Team, Green Archer alumnus Luigi de la Paz, and rookies Betto Orendain…

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UAAP: Green Batters overpower Ateneo, UP

Since losing their tournament opener to the NU Bulldogs, the DLSU Green Batters have won five consecutive games, with statement wins over the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons capping off another successful week for last season’s runners-up. Last Thursday, February 18, reigning UAAP Rookie of the Year Boo Barandiaran displayed a full…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers grab fourth win, Green Spikers lose third straight

The struggles continue today for the DLSU Green Spikers as they garnered their third straight loss, this time at the hands of the Adamson Soaring Falcons, 25-9, 24-26, 32-30, 27-25. With the loss, the team dropped to sixth place in the season standings with a 1-4 win-loss record. On the other hand, the Lady Spikers…