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Fil-Oil: Lady Archers tame Lady Bulldogs in close match-up

  The DLSU Lady Archers fended off the NU Lady Bulldogs, 64-62, to remain undefeated on top of the standings. The Lady Archers relied on Ara Abaca and Cass Santos, who paced DLSU with 13 points apiece from their fourth game in the Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Premiere Cup in the Arena in San Juan.…

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Fil-Oil: La Salle routs EAC for fifth straight win

After playing carelessly and losing their composure in the last outing against Lyceum, the DLSU Green Archers came out of the gates with an unselfish offense and tenacious defense, handily conquering the EAC Generals by 28 points at the Arena in San Juan. After the team’s 91-63 triumph, La Salle head coach Gee Abanilla was…

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Matthew Nierras and Nathan Alquiros: Rising to the next level

Looking at the immense global following of football, we can see that it has indisputably become one of the foremost sports worldwide. Despite the global frenzy, football is not a common sport amongst the Filipino youth.   It is blissful news nonetheless that some of the most promising young athletes choose to enter into the…

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Fil-Oil: La Salle fends off feisty Lyceum

Physical play and a bevy of fouls dominated the De La Salle University Green Archers’ 70-64 win over the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates. The Green Archers coasted to easy wins in their last two games against Southwestern University and San Sebastian but the LPU Pirates would not back down. The Green Archers could…

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Coke Football Cup: La Salle strikes gold

Amidst unforgiving summer heat, the DLSU Booters laced up for the 3rd Coca Cola Football Festival held in the Alabang Country Club Football Field, where the Green Booters took home the championship behind the success of their renowned defense. After failing to win the UAAP title last year, both squads began preparations for next season…

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FilOil: Piatos leads Lady Archers past CEU

The DLSU Lady Archers extended their stainless record to 2-0 after slaying the CEU Pink Scorpions with a 63-52 victory in the FilOil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup held at the Arena in San Juan last May 4.   Trisha Piatos rallied the Lady Archers’ offense, shooting six out of 11 from beyond the arc,…

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Gabby Reyes: Come fly with me

After appearing in just one game last UAAP Season for the DLSU Green Archers, former DLSZ Junior Archer standout Gabby Reyes has taken advantage of the increased playing time given to him by coach Gee Abanilla during the ongoing Fil-Oil Flying V Pre-season Premier Cup.   The incoming sophomore has been a dominant force on…

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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…