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.
Volleyball
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.
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.
Golden Spikers End Skid With Gritty Sweep of La Salle
![Al-Bukharie Sali led UST's scoring effort as the Golden Spikers moved to 1-3 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design669-400x200.png)
UST earned its first win of the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge by sweeping La Salle in three tightly contested sets.
Cardinals Fall Again as NU Bulldogs Flex Muscle
![Leo Ordiales led National University with 19 points in the Bulldogs' straight-set victory over Mapua. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design668-400x200.png)
National University swept Mapua to improve to 3-1, while the Cardinals remained winless after four matches in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Lady Altas Rout UST in Statement Sweep at V-League
![Jem Menor led the Perpetual Help Lady Altas with a match-high 16 points in the straight-set victory over UST. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design665-400x200.png)
Perpetual Help swept UST in straight sets to snap its skid and force a three-way tie at 2-2 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Culanay’s Career Night Lifts San Beda Over UE in Marathon Match
![Khim Culanay's 13 blocks and 22 points powered San Beda University to its second straight V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design662-400x200.png)
Khim Culanay erupted for 13 blocks and 22 points as San Beda outlasted UE in a five-set V-League Collegiate Challenge thriller.
EST Cola Shocks PVL, Claims Second-Ever Guest Team Crown
![Papatchaya Phontham became the first player from a guest team to earn the PVL Invitational MVP award. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design650-400x200.png)
EST Cola captured the 2026 PVL Invitational title as Papatchaya Phontham became the league’s first guest-team MVP.
PLDT Stuns Creamline Twice, Claims Bronze in Thrilling Rally
![The PLDT High Speed Hitters secured bronze in the PVL Invitational after defeating Creamline for the second time in three days. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design649-400x200.png)
PLDT defeated Creamline for the second time in three days, rallying to win in four sets and secure bronze in the PVL Invitational.