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UAAP: Green, Lady Shuttlers improve standings in opening matches

The Green Shuttlers and Lady Shuttlers had a roller coaster ride this week at the Rizal Memorial Complex, as they began their Badminton tournament for UAAP Season 81. Both the Green, Lady Shuttlers experienced losses in their respective games but showed flashes of resiliency with their victories. The Green Shuttlers currently have a 3-1 record,…

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DLSU Green Paddlers share third with AdU, Lady Paddlers secure top spot after first round

With the first round of elimination games completed, the Green Paddlers now sit in third place alongside the AdU Soaring Falcons with a win-loss record of 4-3, while the Lady Paddlers remain at the top of the tournament after being victorious in all seven of their games.   Green Paddler’s inconsistency Last September 22, the…

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UAAP: Green and Lady Spikers end opening week with contrasting results

The UAAP Season 81 Beach Volleyball started its weekend of matches last September 24, 25, and 28 at the MOA Sands by the Bay. The DLSU Green and Lady Spikers were at the opposite ends of the spectrum at the end of the third day of the competition. After finishing fourth last year, Tin Tiamzon,…

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UAAP: Green Archers succumb to UP, 67-61, earn second loss of the season

The DLSU Green Archers fell short against the UP Fighting Maroons, 61-67, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. La Salle now holds a 2-2 win-loss record, while UP improves to 2-3. Bright Akhuetie of the UP Fighting Maroons was dominant on both ends of the court, recording 19 points, 19 rebounds, and three…

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UAAP: Lady Archers overwhelmed by Lady Tamaraws, 77-55

The DLSU Lady Archers absorbed their second loss of the season as they were overpowered by the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 77-55, earlier today at the Blue Eagle Gym. La Salle currently holds a 2-2 win-loss standing while FEU improves to a 4-1 record. Lady Tamaraw Clare Castro tallied the most amount of points in the…

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Continuing the Legacy: Senior High Lady Spikers

A lot of people around the country recognize the players of the Lady Spikers for their success on the court. However, there are other members of the team that should be given recognition, and they are the senior high school trainees. These players aspire to be like one of their “ates” in the coming years,…

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UAAP: Green, Lady Woodpushers launch Season 81 campaigns with mixed results

The DLSU Woodpushers began their respective UAAP Season 81 campaigns with wins and losses last September 19, 22, and 23, with the Chess Tournament held at the University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Pavilion, Sampaloc, Manila.   Day one On the first day of the competition, the DLSU Green Woodpushers fell to the UP Fighting Maroons,…

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UAAP: DLSU Green, Lady Paddlers hope for double championship in Season 81

UAAP Season 80 saw mixed results from the DLSU Green and Lady Paddlers. The men’s division finished in fifth place, while the women’s achieved their goal of claiming the UAAP crown for the fourth straight year. With the table tennis tournament right around the corner, the players and head coach Lauro Crisostomo gives a glimpse…

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UAAP: DLSU outshoots NU for first victory of the season, 80-76

The DLSU Green Archers clinched their first victory in UAAP Season 81 after a tightly contested game against the NU Bulldogs, 80-76, earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City. The win gave the Lasallians a 1-1 win-loss record. Aljun Melecio spearheaded the Green-and-White, recording 19 points, while Justine Baltazar chipped in 17…

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Word on the street: Favorite moment of the World Cup

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked-off last June 14 as Russia, the host country for the entire tournament, defeated Saudi Arabia by recording a 5-0 victory. The hype for football’s biggest international tournament lived up to expectations as the goals and last-minute drama thrilled fans all over the world. The spectacle ended on July 15…