Cagas, Habacon Power San Beda Past Rival Letran in Thriller
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San Beda snapped its winless start with an 18-16 fifth-set victory over reigning NCAA champion Letran in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
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EST Cola Outlasts Vietnam in Thriller, Locks Finals Spot
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EST Cola survived Ho Chi Minh City in three tight sets to become the first team to secure a PVL Invitational Finals berth.
Letran’s Late Composure Sinks La Salle in Three Sets
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Letran swept La Salle in three sets for its fourth straight win, moving closer to securing a semifinals berth in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
FEU Outlasts Benilde in Five-Set Battle for Second Straight Win
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FEU survived Benilde in five sets to remain unbeaten in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind clutch performances from Dryx Saavedra and Amet Bituin.
Chameleons Survive Farm Fresh Scare, Now Must Play the Odds
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Nxled beat Farm Fresh in four sets to finish 3-2, but its PVL Invitational finals fate now depends on the final elimination-round results.
Stephen Loman Stunned in Croatia, Suffers Bantamweight Setback
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Stephen Loman’s comeback ended in disappointment as Lasha Abramishvili handed him a unanimous decision loss at BRAVE CF 108.
Eala’s Heartbreak: Jovic Escapes Classic US Open Battle
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Iva Jovic rallied past Alexandra Eala, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, in a three-hour US Open battle to reach the fourth round.
Rookie Marga Altea Saves UST in Epic Comeback vs UE Lady Warriors
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Rookie Marga Altea erupted for 21 points as UST rallied past UE in five sets to improve to 2-1 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Unstoppable Lady Chiefs Set Up Blockbuster Clash With Adamson
![Heart Villaflores led Arellano's balanced attack with 16 kills in the Lady Chiefs' latest V-League victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design625-400x200.png)
Arellano swept Perpetual Help for its fourth straight V-League win, setting up a crucial unbeaten showdown with Adamson on Sept. 12.
PVL Invitational Countdown: Who Books the Ticket to Tuesday’s Final?
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Four teams remain in the hunt for two PVL Invitational finals spots, with EST Cola and Creamline holding the edge over PLDT and Nxled.