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Male rookie of the year: Green Fencer Darylle Lumahan exceeds expectations

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…

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FilOil: Green Archers dominate the AU Chiefs, 95-62, capture their fourth win

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…

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UAAP Finals: DLSU Men’s Football team stumble, fail to claim championship against ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-1

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…

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UAAP: Arrows up, Green Booters aim for championship over Blue Eagles

Capping off the eliminations with a win over the FEU Tamaraws, the DLSU Green Booters locked in a semi-final slot as the third seed, finishing a spot above their elimination round standings last year. The Green-and-White then stunned the Fighting Maroons in the semi-final, as they escaped with a 2-1 victory that gave them their…

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UAAP: Undefeated Lady Booters target title defense to claim 11th crown over Lady Tamaraws

The DLSU Lady Booters have earned themselves the chance to cement a three-peat in UAAP football, entering the tournament postseason as the top seed. Zero losses in eight games propelled the Lasallians to their fourth consecutive finals appearance, this time confronting the FEU Lady Tamaraws for the crown. Both finalists are no stranger to the…

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Lady Booters, PH bets perform in international campaign

The Philippine Women’s National Team scored a 2-1 record in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Qualifiers for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament. Called the Malditas, the national team defeated Iran and Palestine, but lost to Chinese Taipei in the second qualifying round held last April 4 to 10 in Qatar. Six of the DLSU Lady…

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UAAP: Lady Spikers end Lady Eagles’ winning streak with a sweep, secure semis berth

Undaunted by their rivalry, the DLSU Lady Spikers restated their dominance over the top-seeded ADMU Lady Eagles in straights sets, 25-17, 25-13, 25-23, exposing their rivals’ vulnerability. The Lady Eagles were previously unbeaten, bowing down only once during the first round, but found their match again in La Salle as they clashed earlier today at…

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UAAP Finals: Lady Tennisters improve to second overall, Lady Bulldogs clinch fifth title in six years

Yesterday, April 9, at the CSA Bulacan Tennis Courts, the Lady Tennisters concluded their UAAP Season 81 campaign on a high note as they clinched second place overall in the women’s division. The Green-and-White improved to second place from a third place finish in UAAP Season 80. The last time the team reached the finals…

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UAAP Finals: Gesmundo’s late HR lifts DLSU past ADMU to win the championship

In the final match of a championship series that went down to the wire, the DLSU Green Batters edged the ADMU Blue Eagles, 11-9, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. After the game, head coach Joseph Orillana shared how it felt to take the crown after all the hard work the team put…

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UAAP: Green Booters concede early lead, falter against ADMU Blue Eagles, 3-1

The DLSU Green Booters were unable to snap their second round losing streak as they succumbed to the ADMU Blue Eagles, 3-1, earlier today at the FEU-Fern Diliman Football Pitch. In the losing effort, Mauro Acot scored an early goal, but the squad later conceded two goals in the first half and a third goal…