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Youthful Green Archers dominate Stags, win third straight

The DLSU Green Archers remains unblemished in the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup with their win against the San Sebastian Stags today, April 26. La Salle won the high scoring encounter by 17 points, with a final score of 90-74, at the Arena in San Juan. Midway through the fourth quarter, the DLSU Green…

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DLSU routs SWU, wins second straight

Coming strong a week after their opening win against UST, the DLSU Green Archers maintained their focus and dropped the SWU Cobras by 37, 98-61. The ball game never inched in close as La Salle led for most of the match. The Green Archers’ ball movement led to a total of 23 assists as compared…

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New UAAP rule: Who really benefits?

Despite controversy and dismay from the public, the UAAP has approved a new residency rule which was passed last April 16 and will be effective beginning UAAP Season 76. It requires high school graduates from UAAP member schools to undergo two years of residency before suiting up for another member of the league in the…

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2013 FilOil FlyingV Hanes Premier Cup complete schedule

The DLSU Green Archers will participate in the 7th edition of the FilOilFlying V Hanes Premier Cup from April to June in preparation for the upcoming 76th Season of the UAAP. La Salle will be joined by schools from the UAAP, NCAA and South Western University from Cebu. The Green Archers won the tournament in…

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Fil-Oil Opener: Green Archers’ team effort slays Growling Tigers

The DLSU Green Archers started the 2013 FilOil Flying V Pre-season Premier Cup with a hard-fought, 73-67, win against UAAP rival, the UST Growling Tigers, yesterday afternoon at the Arena in San Juan. Newcomer Jason Perkins led the team with 17 points and 13 rebounds while sophomore Gabby Reyes added 13 markers of his own.…

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Fil-Oil Presscon: The Stars Align

With Reports From Kebet Libo-on   With the end of the UAAP diamond season last month, the attention of the public now shifts once again to the first semester sports, particularly basketball. As the buildup to the 76th UAAP Season continues, the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup will be at the forefront of the…

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The hunt resumes: Green Archers’ 2013 campaign kicks off

Staring at a three-point deficit against arch rival Ateneo in the waning seconds of their Final Four encounter, Jeron Teng embarked on a bullish foray to the rim to make a basket and hopefully draw a foul to tie the count at 66. What ensued though was far from the fairytale ending that the Green Archers had hoped for…

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Melissa Gohing: The Ninja’s journey

[widgetkit id=8130] A perfectly executed point in volleyball all starts with a great reception, and while majority of the spectators focus on who scored, they rarely notice the importance of who initiates the play. The importance of the libero position is often overlooked and La Salle’s Melissa Gohing is no exception. La Salle has risen…

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Atayde sheds light on new UAAP rule

Last month, rumors of a soon-to-be-approved UAAP rule allowing high school players from UAAP schools only two-year residency when they opt to transfer into other UAAP schools, circulated in online media bureaus and forums, pre-empting analyses and commentary from UAAP analaysts.   These analyses include speculation on FEU star Jerie Pingoy’s wish to transfer to…

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DLSU Spikers: Ladies bag three-peat, men placed third

The DLSU Spiker teams ended in contrasting fashion to conclude Season 75 as the Lady Spikers successfully completed La Salle’s three-peat quest while the Green Spikers took yet another bump in the road. Successfully winning a third straight title this season, the Lady Spikers stymied the Ateneo Lady Eagles once again after sweeping the match,…