![Criss Cross celebrates after sealing the nerve-jangling fifth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-6613-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame Kindai University in a five-set thriller, finally capturing its first-ever Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference title after years of near misses.
![Despite the 5-1 scoreline, the Filipina5’s goal shows belief can take us further. [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/att.YU0iFe0V10xM9SKNU3WFHcvlIpKP87Jw0Wl4gFhjluw-400x200.jpeg)
The Filipina5 scored their lone goal in a 5-1 loss to Argentina at the FIFA Women’s Futsal World Cup, proving the Philippines can compete on futsal’s biggest stage.
![Wendel Miguel rises for a clean hit as Cignal regains control. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Savouge-Wendel-Miguel-4314-400x200.jpg)
Cignal pulled off a gritty comeback to deny Savouge Athletics another podium run, clinching bronze in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational after a tense five-set battle on Saturday.
![The veteran spiker continues to be a dominant force in the 2025 Invitational Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs-Criss-Cross_CC_GARCIA-Jude-03125-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia’s standout week in the 2025 Invitational Conference propelled Criss Cross King Crunchers to the Spikers’ Turf finals, earning him the Press Corps Player of the Week award.
BRAVE CF heavyweight champion Pavel Dailidko embraces the challenge of facing unbeaten Slovenian contender Miha Frlic, setting up a thrilling 2026 showdown.
![From start to finish, Gilas Pilipinas sets the tone, breaking records and leaving Guam struggling to keep pace. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_459-400x200.png)
The Philippines overwhelmed Guam with record-setting rebounding to start their World Cup 2027 qualifying run on a high note.
![Wooyoung Cho stays sharp as he chases a crucial late-season breakthrough. [Asian Tour photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/unnamed222-400x200.jpg)
Wooyoung Cho surged to the top at the Bharath Classic in Gujarat, putting himself in prime position for a crucial late-season breakthrough on the Asian Tour.
![Fans anticipate a thrilling finale at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-0690-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Kindai University collide today in San Juan, with the King Crunchers chasing a long-awaited championship and the Japanese guests eyeing a historic league debut finish.
![Anna DeBeer unleashes another decisive swing in ZUS Coffee’s sweep of PLDT. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Zus-vs.-PLDT-Anna-DeBeer-1689-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee surged into the PVL Reinforced Conference Finals after overpowering PLDT in straight sets, putting the Thunderbelles on the brink of their first franchise championship.
![Ryutaro Aun delivers a spike to help Kindai University secure a finals berth. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Savouge-vs-Kindai_Kindai_RYUTARO-Aun-03901-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University overcame Savouge Aesthetics, 25-16, 26-28, 25-20, 25-18, to secure a historic spot in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference championship, setting up a title clash against Criss Cross.