Category: Sports

FilOil: Green Archers make it rain, grab first win against LPU

Live by the three, thrive by the three. The DLSU Green Archers shot down the LPU Pirates with a barrage of three-point baskets that blew the game wide open in their FilOil Flying V matchup at the San Juan Arena earlier today, scoring 90-69 and earning them their first victory while keeping LPU winless in […]

FilOil: Green Archers look to hook their first win against LPU

With last April 25’s defeat at the hands of NCAA champions San Beda in overtime, 86-80, the DLSU Green Archers are eager to get their first win in the FilOil tournament against the LPU Pirates tomorrow, May 6. Fresh from a victory over the Saint Clare Saints (SCS), 85-82, last Saturday, LPU will look to […]

FilOil: DLSU drops preseason opener to San Beda despite Caracut’s 22

The DLSU Green Archers dropped their FilOil tournament opener in an overtime thriller against the NCAA champion San Beda Red Lions earlier at the San Juan Arena, 86-80. Eager to test his rookies, Green Archers head coach Juno Sauler fielded a total of 12 different players in the game, half of which were incoming rookies. […]

FilOil: DLSU begins back-to-back FilOil Cup bid against San Beda

The DLSU Green Archers look to begin their 2015 campaign on a high note when they face off against reigning NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions on the opening day of the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup this Saturday, April 25. Entering the tournament as the defending champions, the Green Archers look to build […]

Success breeds success: Lariba hailed UAAP Athlete of the Year

With the close of UAAP Season 77 and as the school year slowly winds down, DLSU Lady Paddler Ian Lariba’s year is only getting better. Aside from being included in the Philippines’ roster for the table tennis tournament of the Southeast Asian Games, Lariba was recently cited as the UAAP Athlete of the Year, along with ADMU’s […]

Different game, same name: Jeron Artest joins Green Archers’ practice

Last April 13, Jeron entered the Enrique Razon Sports Complex at three o’clock in the afternoon just in time for basketball practice. He took part in some drills and joined in a couple of scrimmages, showing off some skills and grit comparable to that of his basketball star father. While many might think that this is […]

Utility Men: Working behind the scenes

Looking after the needs of athletes is no easy task. De La Salle University’s two consecutive finishes as the General Champion of the UAAP over the past two years attests to the fact that our athletes are given not just the adequate support needed but also the best one there is. These, and the quality of […]

The Hard Knock Life: The life of a student-athlete

Many of those following the UAAP season hear more about how their school’s athletes compete on the court than in the classroom. It is common for student-athletes to be asked on how they deal with the pressures of their sport while most forget that they have exams and projects waiting for them at their classes. […]

Dragon Boat Team: One beat at a time

Dragon boat sporting events have been making waves in the Philippines for their high intensity races and adrenaline filled moments. Riding this surge of momentum is the DLSU Dragon Boat team, which proved to many that they do fit in among the top teams this country has to offer. DLSU Dragon Boat team captain Erico […]

Injury 101: A look at some of the most common sports injuries

An injury is the lingering threat in sports that nobody ever wants to happen. Unfortunately, it’s completely unavoidable under certain circumstances, especially in contact sports. Depending on the severity or degree, it can either greatly affect one’s performance or end one’s career. La Salle’s athletes, in particular, have been struck hard by injuries this season, […]