Earning a title is a dream every coach aspires for in the world of sports. In the Philippine collegiate setting, winning the “double crown” in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), wherein both men’s and women’s win the championship, is an almost impossible accomplishment. The feat has only been achieved a few times…
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For the Lasallian community, another championship in the books is a great addition for glory. But for Kiko Gesmundo, it means he ends his career on a high note. He was injured during the time the DLSU Green Batters made their championship runs, but at the end of the day, the Lasallian stepped up to…
The UAAP Women’s Football season concluded with a dashing 2-0 finals victory in favor of the De La Salle Lady Booters. It was a victory that every Lasallian football enthusiast or die hard fan can be proud of as the team accomplished its historical three-peat to cap off the victorious run. As the sea of…
Spotting a silver finish behind the seven-peat champions, UE Red Warriors, the DLSU Green Fencers moved up the podium with the assistance of their prized rookie, Darylle Lumahan, as he landed second in the men’s individual épée behind the men’s division MVP Samuel Tranquilan of UE, and garnered gold in the team category. After bagging…
In an interview before the season started, head coach Ronald Kraut expected them to at least make it to the finals. “For women’s, [they were] third place last year, we’re looking for first or second place this year. So it’s doing better definitely than last year,” explained Kraut. The expectation made by coach Kraut may…
Winning a championship is already a difficult task for an athlete, but defending the title is another feat much harder to achieve. Only a few can attain back-to-back titles in their respective sporting events and one of them is Lady Woodpusher graduating team captain Mira Mirano. As The LaSallian’s Female Athlete of the Year for…
Capping off the elimination rounds at the top of the table and going on to win the championship of the UAAP 81 Baseball Tournament have been the high points of Lasallian sports this year. While the DLSU Baseball team has a multitude of players to boast about, right fielder Diego Lozano’s season was exceptional, as…
The DLSU Green Archers found their rhythm as they dominated the Arellano University Chiefs, 95-62, earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre. With the victory, La Salle now holds a win-loss record of 4-1 while Arellano University is winless in four games. Justine Baltazar led the way for the Green-and-White with 21 points and…
Earlier today at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan, the DLSU Green Archers earned their second win in a row after battling it out with the CEU Scorpions, 71-67. The Green-and-White improved to a 3-1 win-loss card, while their opponent obtained their first loss in three games. Once again, Encho Serrano spearheaded the…
The DLSU Men’s Football Team failed to make a stop as they lost the championship to the ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-1, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Football Field. After the game, team captain Jed Diamante shared his thoughts on this season, “I’m just really proud of the boys [for making it this far] because…