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UAAP: Green Spikers, Lady Spikers clinch gritty wins in respective Season 78 openers

The DLSU Green Spikers opened their UAAP Season 78 campaign with a victory after slipping past the UE Red Warriors in straight sets, 25-18, 28-26, 26-24, earlier today at the PhilSports Arena. Team captain Raymark Woo, who missed last season with a torn ACL, led the Green Spikers with 19 points on 17 spikes and…

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By the Numbers: UAAP Season 78 First Semester

With the first semester of the UAAP at a close, The LaSallian takes a look at the Green-and-White’s General Championship (GC) bid so far from a statistical perspective. Behind every team’s result in the UAAP, from basketball to volleyball, are valuable points contributed to each university’s GC points tally. Coming off back-to-back GCs in Season…

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ANCHORED: LSDC-Street claims crown in inaugural Indonesian dance convention

For athletes, nothing can compare to the pressure of competing in a new arena, more so if it is out of the country. Being miles away from home, coupled with competing in an unfamiliar setting, can at times rattle even the most disciplined of athletes. Last November, La Salle Dance Company (LSDC) – Street won…

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The (Great) Legend of Lim Eng Beng: Inside the mind of the ‘Thinking Player’

“During the game, you fight not only to win, but for the pride in you that you are wearing a green and white jersey. Ateneo [was] also like that. They would not [want to] lose a game to La Salle,” said Lim Eng Beng, who lost his battle with liver cancer last December 21, in…

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The Animo Squad: Life behind the lights and sounds

The deafening drums, orchestrated chants, and choreographed dance routines are among the common sights and sounds Lasallians would normally experience in the games either at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum or at the Mall of Asia Arena thanks to the DLSU Animo Squad. But underneath those seamless drumbeats and infectious smiles are bruised muscles and sore throats from…

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UAAP: FEU’s late rally ends Green Archers’ season

Despite holding a nine-point advantage at the end of the third quarter, the DLSU Green Archers failed to hold on to their lead as the FEU Tamaraws’ late-game onslaught crushed La Salle’s hopes for a Final Four appearance and won them the game, 71-68, yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. FEU’s Roger Pogoy proved to be too much for…

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UAAP: Lady Archers defeat Lady Eagles for 12th straight victory

The DLSU Lady Archers continued their stellar run in UAAP Season 78 as they extended their winning streak to 12, defeating the Ateneo Lady Eagles, 63-58, in their UAAP Women’s Basketball Tournament game yesterday at the Blue Eagle Gym in Quezon City. Ara Abaca once again led the way with 16 points and seven rebounds.…

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UAAP: Lady Archers maintain win streak with routs against Adamson and UP

After losing their season opener to NU, the DLSU Lady Archers have now put up 11 consecutive victories after rolling past the Adamson Lady Falcons and the UP Lady Maroons this past week in the ongoing UAAP Season 78 Women’s Basketball Tournament held at the Blue Eagle Gym. Strong start Playing against the Lady Falcons last…

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UAAP: Green Archers suffer third consecutive loss to Ateneo, fall to 5-7

The DLSU Green Archers continued to be plagued by second-half execution after falling to the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 73-62, earlier today at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Sophomore forward Prince Rivero led the way for La Salle with 16 points and nine rebounds as team captain Jeron Teng added 11 points despite fouling out with a little…

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UAAP: Green Tankers finish second, Lady Tankers sustain third in Season 78

The DLSU Tankers took a huge step forward in reaching their goal with their podium finishes in the UAAP Season 78 Swimming Competition held last October 22 to 25 at the Rizal Memorial Complex Swimming Pool. During the four-day event, the Green Tankers tallied 286 points to grab second place, while the Lady Tankers remained…