Golden Spikers End Skid With Gritty Sweep of La Salle
![Al-Bukharie Sali led UST's scoring effort as the Golden Spikers moved to 1-3 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design669-400x200.png)
UST earned its first win of the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge by sweeping La Salle in three tightly contested sets.
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Cardinals Fall Again as NU Bulldogs Flex Muscle
![Leo Ordiales led National University with 19 points in the Bulldogs' straight-set victory over Mapua. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design668-400x200.png)
National University swept Mapua to improve to 3-1, while the Cardinals remained winless after four matches in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Murrell’s Heist-and-Slam Shocks NLEX in PBA Thriller
![David Murrell emerged as a key figure in Blackwater's dramatic win over the NLEX Road Warriors. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design667-400x200.png)
David Murrell’s late steal and slam lifted Blackwater past NLEX, 109-107, in a thrilling PBA On Tour finish.
Lady Altas Rout UST in Statement Sweep at V-League
![Jem Menor led the Perpetual Help Lady Altas with a match-high 16 points in the straight-set victory over UST. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design665-400x200.png)
Perpetual Help swept UST in straight sets to snap its skid and force a three-way tie at 2-2 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
PH Ends 51-Year Asian Games Drought With U23 Squad
![The Philippines U23 men's national football team prepares for its long-awaited return to the Asian Games after a 51-year absence. [PSC, PFF photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design664-400x200.png)
The Philippines will return to Asian Games football for the first time since 1974, with U23 squad set for a tough Group C in Nagoya.
Culanay’s Career Night Lifts San Beda Over UE in Marathon Match
![Khim Culanay's 13 blocks and 22 points powered San Beda University to its second straight V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design662-400x200.png)
Khim Culanay erupted for 13 blocks and 22 points as San Beda outlasted UE in a five-set V-League Collegiate Challenge thriller.
EST Cola Shocks PVL, Claims Second-Ever Guest Team Crown
![Papatchaya Phontham became the first player from a guest team to earn the PVL Invitational MVP award. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design650-400x200.png)
EST Cola captured the 2026 PVL Invitational title as Papatchaya Phontham became the league’s first guest-team MVP.
PLDT Stuns Creamline Twice, Claims Bronze in Thrilling Rally
![The PLDT High Speed Hitters secured bronze in the PVL Invitational after defeating Creamline for the second time in three days. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design649-400x200.png)
PLDT defeated Creamline for the second time in three days, rallying to win in four sets and secure bronze in the PVL Invitational.
UST Eyes Second Straight Win, Chases Unbeaten Adamson, Arellano
![UST aims to maintain its early momentum and move closer to the unbeaten teams at the top of the standings. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design648-400x200.png)
UST looks to build on its 2-1 start when the Golden Tigresses face Perpetual on Wednesday in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Foxies Close PVL Invitational With Dominant Straight-Set Sweep
![Ces Molina delivered a strong all-around performance as Farm Fresh secured fifth place in the PVL Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design647-400x200.png)
Farm Fresh swept Ho Chi Minh City to finish fifth in the PVL Invitational, closing its campaign with a dominant straight-set victory.