Tamaraws Survive Mapua Scare to Open Title Defense
FEU survived a second-set scare from Mapua to open its V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense with a straight-set victory.
Author: Staff Writer
Green Spikers Survive Scare, Down Arellano in Straight Sets
![Rui Ventura continued his strong tournament form while helping La Salle secure another V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design623-400x200.png)
De La Salle University swept Arellano University in the V-League Collegiate Challenge to extend its winning streak to two matches.
Arellano’s Perfect V-League Run Faces a Fierce Perpetual Test
![Heart Villaflores and Cris Servidad have been key contributors to Arellano's perfect start in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design617-400x200.png)
Arellano University seeks a fourth straight win when it faces Perpetual Help in the V-League Collegiate Challenge on Saturday.
PVL Invitational: EST Cola Topples Mighty Creamline
![Papatchaya Phontham was a key figure in EST Cola's victory over the two-time PVL Invitational champions. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PVL-INV-26-Creamline-vs.-Est-Cola-Papatchaya-Phontham-3072-400x200.jpg)
EST Cola stunned unbeaten Creamline in four sets, moving within one win of a finals berth in the PVL Invitational.
Nxled Overcomes Marathon Set, Late Collapse to Beat Vietnam
![MJ Phillips played a key role in Nxled's victory as the Chameleons held their composure late against Ho Chi Minh City. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PVL-INV-26-Nxled-vs.-HVF-MJ-Phillips-1924-400x200.jpg)
Nxled bounced back from a draining five-set loss to beat Ho Chi Minh City and stay alive in the PVL Invitational Finals race.
PLDT Survives Farm Fresh Scare, Sets Up Creamline Showdown
![Savi Davison led PLDT's attack with 32 points as the High Speed Hitters improved to 2-2 in the tournament. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PVL-INV-26-PLDT-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Savi-Davison-1033-400x200.jpg)
PLDT survived Farm Fresh in four sets to improve to 2-2 and keep its PVL Invitational campaign alive ahead of Sunday’s clash with Creamline.
Alex Eala Storms Into US Open Third Round in Just 64 Minutes
![Alexandra Eala has reached the US Open third round for the first time in her career. [WTA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design614-400x200.png)
Alexandra Eala reached the US Open third round for the first time after beating Oleksandra Oliynykova 6-1, 6-4 in just 64 minutes.
EST Cola Pulls Off Insane Comeback to Shock Nxled in PVL Thriller
![Papatchaya Phontham provided a major offensive contribution as EST Cola completed its comeback. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design608-400x200.png)
EST Cola erased an eight-point deficit in the fourth set before beating Nxled in five sets to move into solo second in the PVL Invitational.
Ho Chi Minh City Stuns PLDT in PVL Invitational Upset
![The Ho Chi Minh City volleyball club ended its two-match losing streak with a statement win over PLDT. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design607-400x200.png)
Ho Chi Minh City ended a two-match skid by upsetting defending champion PLDT in four sets and reviving its PVL Invitational Finals hopes.
Creamline Stuns Farm Fresh With Lethal Net Defense in PVL Clash
![Jema Galanza continues to provide an important all-around contribution for the Creamline Cool Smashers. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/PVL-INV-26-Creamline-vs.-Farm-Fresh-Jema-Galanza-7741-400x200.jpg)
Creamline Cool Smashers leaned on a dominant blocking display to defeat Farm Fresh in five sets and extend their PVL Invitational winning streak.