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.
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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.
Gilas Pilipinas Falls to Bahrain Despite Oftana’s Efforts
![Calvin Oftana delivered a career-best international performance with 31 points in Gilas Pilipinas’ 89-85 loss to Bahrain. [FIBA photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design688-400x200.png)
Calvin Oftana erupted for 31 points, but Gilas Pilipinas fell 89-85 to Bahrain in its Asian Games Group C opener.
Ramos, Edu Thank Manila Fans After Wild B.League OT Thriller
![AJ Edu's Gunma won. Dwight Ramos' Levanga fell short. But both Gilas stars left Manila with gratitude for the fans. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design687-400x200.png)
Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu thanked Filipino fans after Gunma beat Hokkaido in overtime to close the historic B.League Manila Games.
Lapilus Eyes History as First-Ever French World Champ
Taylor Lapilus will fight Mitch McKee for the inaugural PFL Bantamweight World Championship at PFL Lyon on Dec. 19.