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UAAP: Green Archers edge past Bulldogs, 83-82, to claim first win of the season

The DLSU Green Archers fought their way past the NU Bulldogs, 83-82, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to gain their first win of the season. The Green-and-White now sport a 1-1 win-loss record, while the NU squad still remains winless. Justine Baltazar led the Taft-based squad, showing his dominance on both sides of…

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UAAP: Lady Bulldogs overpower Lady Archers, 112-58, deliver DLSU’s second straight loss

The DLSU Lady Archers suffered their second straight loss as five-peat champions NU Lady Bulldogs nearly doubled La Salle’s score, 112-58, earlier today at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The defeat brings the Taft-based team to a 1-2 win-loss record. It was a combined team effort for the Lady Bulldogs. Rhena Itesi, Camille Clarin, and Jack…

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UAAP: Green Archers absorb first loss of season at the hands of the Blue Eagles, 81-69

The DLSU Green Archers opened their UAAP season with a loss as the ADMU Blue Eagles surpassed them, 81-69, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. With the loss, the Green-and-White sports a 0-1 win-loss record to start their campaign. For the Blue Eagles, Mike and Matt Nieto led the team in scoring, recording 18…

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UAAP: Late fightback not enough, as DLSU Lady Archers fall to ADMU Lady Eagles, 92-90, in first defeat of the season

The DLSU Lady Archers fell to their archrivals, the ADMU Lady Eagles, 92-90, earlier today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The win brings the Lady Eagles to a 2-0 win-loss record thus far, while giving the Lasallians their first loss. Lady Eagle Alyssa Villamor proved her strength on both sides of the court, taking 20…

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UAAP: Reignited Green Archers look to make their mark in Season 82

The UAAP Season 81 campaign of the Green Archers ended abruptly when they missed out on a Final Four spot, courtesy of the FEU Tamaraws. It was the first time in three years that the Green-and-White sat out early for the postseason activities. While the La Salle faithful watched their archrivals take away the championship,…

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UAAP: DLSU Lady Archers blitz UP Lady Maroons, 78-47, rookie Pastrana shines

The DLSU Lady Archers eased past the UP Lady Maroons, 78-47, earlier today at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion. The Taft-based squad played in dominant fashion to win their UAAP Season 82 opening game. Rookie Kent Pastrana led the Lady Archers past the UP squad, recording 24 points, 14 rebounds, and six steals. Valiant efforts were…

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UAAP: DLSU Lady Archers seek redemption in Season 82

The DLSU Lady Archers are looking to gain prominence as they enter the new season. When the team from Taft won in 2013 after an 11-year drought, there was a looming expectation that the team would be in title contention for years to come. However, the NU Lady Bulldogs have been dominating the tournament. They…

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Meeker, Malonzo, and Pado look to provide a new element to the Green Archers

“That’s the strength of La Salle. Not just one, not two, not three, but the sum of all parts.” This is what 6’9” big man James Pado believes to be the key for them to win it all this season. Coming off of a disappointing end last season, the Green Archers bolstered their roster with…

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Animo Rally 2019: #4WARDLASALLE

As the 82nd season of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) tournament begins this September, numerous athletes from various sports donned the jersey of the Green-and-White and presented themselves at the Animo Rally earlier today, August 30, at the Corazon Aquino Democratic Space.   Returning for her second stint as the University’s Courtside Reporter,…

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Beyond the ballpark: A look into baseball in the PH

Over the last few editions of the UAAP Men’s Baseball Tournaments, more and more people have been coming to the historic Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium to watch and support their schools. Even with players coming from various parts of the Philippines, baseball is still considered a small sport, as compared to basketball and football. The…