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UAAP: Green Spikers fall to Growling Tigers in four close sets

Looking to secure a Final Four spot after a huge win last Wednesday, the DLSU Green Spikers went neck-and-neck against the UST Growling Tigers only to come up short for their fifth loss of the season in four sets, 21-25, 25-23, 28-30, 27-29, yesterday, April 2, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. JM Ronquillo was dominant…

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UAAP: Lady spikers fall prey to Golden Tigresses, 3-1, see UAAP 85 undefeated run snap

Following a thrilling five-set battle between the two in their Round One matchup last February, the DLSU Lady Spikers had their nine-game win streak broken in their second meeting versus the UST Golden Tigresses in four sets, 19-25, 25-14, 18-25, 12-15, earlier today, April 2, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. In the losing effort, rookie…

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UAAP: Green Booters deal Red Warriors their first taste of UAAP 85 defeat, 2-1, avenge opening day loss

The DLSU Green Booters toughed it out for another #UAAPSeason85 win, this time avenging their opening day embarrassment against the UE Red Warriors with a victory, 2-1, in their second-round matchup. Strikes from Mikio Umilin and Franck Anoh were enough to give the DLSU Men’s Football Team the win despite a penalty conversion by UE’s…

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UAAP: Green Spikers survive Tamaraws in five-set thriller to avenge first-round loss

In a close encounter from start to finish, the Green Spikers emerged victorious over the third-seeded FEU Tamaraws in a heated five-setter match 25-22, 25-27, 25-20, 25-21, 15-12, earlier tonight, March 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Open hitter Noel Kampton spearheaded La Salle’s victory with 23 points built on 19 attacks, two…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers outlast Lady Tamaraws in gritty three-set affair to stay unscathed at 9-0

After two consecutive sweeps in their previous games, the Lady Spikers tallied another 3-0 victory against the FEU Lady Tamaraws 30-28, 25-12, 28-26, earlier today, March 29, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Angel Canino registered a monstrous triple-double outing with 16 points, 15 excellent receives, and 14 excellent digs. Fellow open spiker Jolina…

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UAAP: Green Batters’ impressive comeback capped off by 14-run 10th inning against rival ADMU Blue Eagles

After a mercy-rule victory in their previous game against the NU Bulldogs, the DLSU Green Batters continued their hot streak, dominating the ADMU Blue Eagles, 21-8, in an extra-inning thriller that set the standard for the upcoming second round of the tournament. Taft’s finest sluggers were silent for the first six innings but were able…

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UAAP: Wonder goals by Go, Almohjili, and Umilin allow Green Booters to take three points over Growling Tigers in a cardiac match

The DLSU Green Booters sparked a comeback versus the UST Growling Tigers, 3-2, to open the second round of the UAAP Season 85 Men’s Football tournament in a nailbiting match earlier today, March 26, at the UP Diliman Football Pitch. Paolo Go, Mohammad Almohjili, and Mikio Umilin each shined in the victory, masterfully carving out…

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UAAP: Lady Booters downs table-topping Lady Tamaraws for their second straight win

Fresh off their dominant display against their rivals, the DLSU Lady Booters produced a prolific win with multiple goals in the second half to nip the previously undefeated FEU Lady Tamaraws, 3-2, last night, March 25, at the UP Diliman Football Field. Mari Layacan, MJ Villacin, and Arantxa Trebol scored for La Salle, securing the…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers tame Lady Bulldogs in Round 2 rematch, go 8-0

The DLSU Lady Spikers opened the second round of the UAAP Season 85 Women’s Volleyball tournament with a decisive straight-set victory against the NU Lady Bulldogs once again, 26-24, 26-24, 25-16, earlier tonight, March 25, at the PhilSports Arena. Super rookie Angel Canino topped the scoring for the Lady Spikers with 15 points, while Player…

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Halftime Thoughts: Why do we tolerate financial setbacks as a rite of passage for Filipino athletes?

There is no denying that Filipinos wear resiliency as an epic badge of honor. Even some of our country’s most well-renowned athletes carry their crest on weighed-down shoulders.