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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers seek first win against Arellano

The DLSU Green Spikers are looking to bounce back from last week’s four-set loss to Ateneo in their upcoming match against the NCAA’s Arellano University Chiefs in the Spikers’ Turf this Wednesday, July 22. The Arellano University Chiefs, who are coming off their own four-set loss against UP, will look to keep the Green Spikers…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers drop first match to UAAP champion Ateneo

The DLSU Green Spikers dropped their Spikers’ Turf season opener to the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a gruelling four-set match, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19, 25-23, earlier today at the San Juan Arena. The Taft-based squad was led by Arjay Onia and team captain Raymark Woo with 19 and 15 points, respectively. On the other hand, Ateneo’s…

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Spikers’ Turf: Green Spikers look to shine on the big stage

After a fourth place finish in the recently held Philippine National Games, the DLSU Green Spikers are raring for more volleyball action before the start of UAAP Season 78 as they take part in the newly founded Spikers’ Turf tournament. Last year, Sports Vision Management Group, Inc., the organizers of the Shakey’s V-League tournament, introduced…

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Lasallian athletes make strides in the 2015 PNG leading up to UAAP Season 78

The preseason has given a majority of the DLSU athletes a boost with just a couple of months left before the opening of UAAP Season 78. With the conclusion of the recent Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup, preparations for one of the biggest college tournaments in the country…

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The blueprint: Green Archers look to improve as they head into UAAP Season 78

Three months can seem like an eternity in the UAAP. Roster and staff changes, injuries, new coaching strategies — these and more can come and go in the 75 or so days that stand between the end of the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup Finals and the opening of the league’s 78th season. Though…

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SEA Games 2015: Lasallian athletes aid the Philippine medal haul

One of the biggest and most anticipated sporting events in Philippine sports is the South East Asian Games (SEA Games). Celebrated every two years, athletes from various sporting disciplines in Southeast Asia are given the chance to showcase their talents and skills on one of the more prestigious stages in the region. In the last…

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Gilas Cadets win gold in SEA Games Basketball Tournament

Facing their toughest test in years, the Gilas Cadets, bannered by the some of the country’s brightest amateur prospects, captured the gold medal in the recently concluded Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Basketball Tournament in Singapore after beating Indonesia, 72-64, in the finals of the biennial meet held from June 9-15, 2015. With most national federations…

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PSL All-Filipino Conference 2015: Lady Spikers, Friends and Foes

For more than a decade, the DLSU Lady Spikers have been a cohesive and successful unit, having only finished in the bottom half of the UAAP in Seasons 69 and 70, which was also during the time the DLSU sports program was suspended for eligibility issues. Other than those two years, the Lady Spikers have…

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FilOil: Green Archers stake crown in do-or-die finals against San Beda

On the run for a second straight title in the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup, the DLSU Green Archers will battle the San Beda Red Lions in the tournament’s finals later today at the San Juan Arena. It is yet another finals rematch between familiar foes, as La Salle also faced the gritty NCAA…

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FilOil: Perkins’ endgame heroics lift DLSU past UPHSD

The DLSU Green Archers survived a furious late rally by the UPHSD Altas, 81-79, to book a ticket to the FilOil preseason cup semifinals. Jason Perkins’ endgame heroics lifted La Salle as he scored a clutch basket with only 0.6 seconds left in the game. Jeron Teng led the DLSU squad with a team-high 19…