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Lady Paddlers aim to extend dominance; Green Paddlers hope to follow suit

The stellar performance of the Green Paddlers and the Lady Paddlers in UAAP Season 75 was a big contributing factor in La Salle’s campaign towards its first-ever General Championship (GC). The Lady Paddlers seized the championship last season, dominating each and every challenger with an unscathed record of 14-0. On the other hand, the Green…

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Ina Ongsiako: The Green Archers’ leading lady

Aside from the latest batch of rookies added to the DLSU Green Archers’ arsenal and a new head coach in Juno Sauler, a new woman will also be making her debut on the sidelines and will be with the Green-and-White throughout the entire season. Magic 89.9 Junior Jock and La Salle’s very own Ina Ongsiako…

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DLSU Tankers: Battle tested, battle ready

Contributing crucial points to last season’s GC tally were the Green Tankers and the Lady Tankers who gracefully finished their events at second and third place respectively. Although the Tankers failed to seize the prestigious gold medal in both divisions, the opening of UAAP Season 76 shows promise for the Green-and-White squad. With a generally…

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Juno Sauler: An underdog’s journey

  With barely three weeks remaining before the beginning of the 76th season of the UAAP, a surprise announcement was made when Juno Sauler was named the head coach of the DLSU Green Archers. There was hardly any time left for preparation before the team’s critics began to dismantle the team with their words, as…

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UAAP Season 76 goes into full throttle

Greatness goes into full throttle in the 76th season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) as host Adamson University leads the charge under the theme “Greatness never ends”. This season, De La Salle University enters as the UAAP General Champions (GC) for the first time since they entered the league 27 years…

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UAAP 76: Passing the torch of greatness

The lights were dimmed and the stage was set. Just as the dust from last season’s UAAP battles had settled, the drums began to beat to again to mark a new beginning. The stands were filled with cheering fans from each of the eight member universities. Without a doubt, the excitement in the air all…

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Green Journal: Jason Perkins v.1

With the UAAP season around the corner, the teams that will represent the Green-and-White have begun to dominate the headlines once more. Now, it’s time to shift our focus to the players that compose these teams. The Green Journal hopes to bring readers closer to the players by revealing the athletes’ personal perspectives. Here in…

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La Salle-Ateneo Round 1: As told by Twitter

This year’s first round basketball game between the DLSU Green Archers and the ADMU Blue Eagles was one for the books, with the Green Archers winning against their arch rivals for the first time since July 24, 2010. The LaSallian helps you relive the latest chapter of the Philippines’ greatest sports rivalry with a tweetcap…

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UAAP: La Salle beats winless Ateneo in dramatic fashion

Victory has never been this sweet for the DLSU Green Archers. For the past few years, Ateneo has come away with not only the wins, but also the championships in the UAAP. Yet on this fateful Sunday, it seemed as if good things are finally coming the Green Archers’ way after an extended period of…

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La Salle-Ateneo: Different names, same game

When it comes to the UAAP, the first thing that comes to mind for many Lasallians is the La Salle-Ateneo basketball matchup. The rivalry that knows no age, class, and time will once again be rekindled this Sunday, and despite both teams having their own question marks and storylines, all of these will be thrown out…