It looks like the Rookie of the Year plum has a liking for DLSU cagebelles. While Miller Ong managed to win the trophy last season, it was her teammate Aracelie “Ara” Abaca who bested other neophytes to win that coveted title this UAAP Season 73. It not only testifies to our laudable recruitment program, but…
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After quitting her high school varsity team six years ago, Amanda Maria Villanueva feels no regrets returning to volleyball action. She first started receiving and digging for volleyballs at the school intramurals and later opted for volleyball, a team sport that suited her personality. An alumna of St. James Academy of Malabon, Villanueva is currently…
The General Championship (GC), which would be the ultimate testament to the University’s superb athletic program and likewise a fitting gift for a University celebrating its 100th year of existence, looms nearer than ever. Perennial champion University of Santo Tomas (UST), however, is looking to spoil that celebration. If they once more win the overall…
The Taft-based paddlers just get better and better. At the conclusion of the Table Tennis tournament of the 73rd Season of the UAAP, both the DLSU Green and Lady Paddlers proved they have what it takes to warrant a well deserved recognition for their teams’ efforts as both of the teams annexed the second place…
Green and Lady Judokas place third
Three seems like a magical number for the DLSU Green and Lady Judokas. As the five competing universities entered the 5,000-seater Fil-Oil Arena in the heart of San Juan, the Green-and-White Judokas came in last with a strong and united but serene vibe as they walked each teammate holding the shoulder of the other, and…
It came a little late but it tasted sweet all the same.
DLSU’s first championship in Season 73 was sealed when Lightweight Xavier Stepanek scored a 7-6 squeaker over University of Sto. Tomas’ Dane Pio De Roca, Oct. 2 at The Fil-Oil Arena in San Juan.
There is one thing an athlete may fear more than his/her opponent: an injury.
Whenever an athlete goes down on the pitch, the mound, or on the all-familiar parquet floor, there is always the sound of collective gasps, as spectators often speculate if the injury is serious or if the athlete can still be nursed back to his or her full health.
The DLSU Green Archers’ 4-3 win-loss record was again duplicated in the second round as they pulled off victories against the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws and the University Santo Tomas (UST) Growling Tigers, before suffering back-to-back losses against the spirited University of the East (UE) Red Warriors and the Adamson Falcons, ending their elimination…
Green Shuttlers bag third place
Not to be outdone by their female counterparts, the DLSU Green Shuttlers have compiled an equally impressive 5-2 win-loss record at the end of the elimination round to fuel up their bid for the crown. The Taft-based Shuttlers, who were last year’s bridesmaids next to the University of Sto. Tomas (UST), have notched the third…
Lady Spikers back to Final Four
Volleyball action hit the University of the East (UE)-Caloocan sand courts once more, Aug. 28, to kick-off the Beach Volleyball tournament for the 73rd Season of the UAAP. The DLSU Lady Spikers wrapped up the elimination round last Sept. 11 by clinching the fourth place and booking a ticket to the Final Four. It is Lady…