Meralco Overpowers Converge Despite Missing Three Key Starters
![Javee Mocon scored 20 points and sparked Meralco's decisive 19-8 closing run against Converge. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design710-400x200.png)
Meralco leaned on Javee Mocon and Chris Banchero to beat short-handed Converge, 96-89, in the PBA On Tour.
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Araño’s Late Aces Rescue Letran From Mapua Upset Bid
![Wayne Araño delivered two clutch aces during his decisive 4-0 run to seal Letran's victory over Mapua. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design708-400x200.png)
Letran survived Mapua in five sets to become the first team to secure a V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal berth.
Knop Leads UST’s Balanced Attack in Statement Win Over Letran
![Ashlee Knop led the UST Golden Tigresses with 14 points in their dominant win over Letran. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design704-400x200.png)
UST Golden Tigresses swept Letran in straight sets to improve to 3-2 and strengthen their semifinal hopes in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
UE Ends Skid With Gutsy 5-Set Escape Over Perpetual in V-League
![Janessa Buhay delivered 20 points and sparked UE's decisive fifth-set rally against Perpetual. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design703-400x200.png)
UE Lady Warriors rallied from an 8-12 deficit in the fifth set to stun Perpetual and revive their V-League semifinal hopes.
NU Sets Up Semis Showdown With FEU After Sweep
![Leo Ordiales led NU with 19 points on 18 attacks as the Bulldogs weathered Benilde's late third-set rally to complete the straight-sets victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design702-400x200.png)
National University swept Benilde in straight sets to set up a crucial V-League clash with unbeaten FEU on Sept. 20.
SMB Survives Without Fajardo, Perez in PBA On Tour
![Mo Tautuaa delivered a key three-pointer in the final minute, giving San Miguel Beer a four-point cushion and helping the Beermen close out Phoenix. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design701-400x200.png)
Marcio Lassiter and Mo Tautuaa stepped up as San Miguel Beer beat Phoenix, 94-89, despite missing six regulars in the PBA On Tour.
Sali’s Late Heroics Lift UST Past Feisty Mapua
![Al-Bukhari Sali produced a match-high 22 points as UST overcame Mapua in four sets for its second straight V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design700-400x200.png)
Al-Bukhari Sali delivered back-to-back blocks late in the fourth set as UST rallied past Mapua for its second straight V-League win.
Ahanmisi, Bolick Lead Gilas Charge Past Kazakhstan
![Ahanmisi was scorching from deep, Bolick battled through injury, and Gilas' defense made life difficult for Kazakhstan. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design699-400x200.png)
Jerrick Ahanmisi and Robert Bolick combined for 42 points as Gilas Pilipinas crushed Kazakhstan to even its Asian Games record at 1-1.
Cam Bartolome Erupts for 23 as Benilde Downs San Beda
![Cam Bartolome scored 23 points on 19 kills, three blocks and a service ace to lead College of Saint Benilde past San Beda University in four sets. [PVL photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design696-400x200.png)
Cam Bartolome erupted for 23 points as Benilde defeated San Beda in four sets to remain in the V-League semifinal race.
Servidad’s 21 Kills Power Arellano Past Unbeaten Adamson
![The Arellano Lady Chiefs rallied from a 12-9 deficit in the deciding set to pull off their third five-set victory of the tournament. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design694-400x200.png)
Cris Servidad fired 21 kills as Arellano University outlasted Adamson University in five sets to remain unbeaten at 5-0.