![Lovely Lopez delivers crucial points in the deciding fifth set. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/650393336_2325508501263949_1256361110389917790_n.jpg)
Far Eastern University survived a marathon five-set battle against National University to move into a tie for second place in the UAAP Season 88 women’s volleyball tournament.
![Veteran leadership remains a defining trait of Valdez’s game. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Alyssa-Valdez-1233-400x200.jpg)
Alyssa Valdez earns PVL Player of the Week honors, highlighting her leadership and impact beyond just match results in the All-Filipino Conference.
![The future meets the present in the BVR Nuvali Open as elite athletes and rising stars share the same stage, marking an exciting start to the 2026 beach volleyball season. [BVR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Screenshot_707-400x200.png)
The BVR Nuvali Open kicks off the 2026 Beach Volleyball Republic on Tour season, featuring top Alas Pilipinas stars and a new U18 girls division.
![Alyssa Valdez delivers a standout all-around performance for Creamline. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Creamline-vs.-Cignal-Alyssa-Valdez-9457-400x200.jpg)
Creamline survives a grueling five-set battle against Cignal to clinch a qualifying round berth in the PVL All-Filipino Conference.
![Royse Tubino powers a spike to lead Farm Fresh past Akari. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Farm-Fresh-vs.-Akari-Royse-Tubino-8763-400x200.jpg)
Farm Fresh overpowered Akari in four sets to secure a Top 4 finish in the PVL All-Filipino Conference, led by Royse Tubino and a balanced attack.
![Mark Calado adjusts to the outside position, contributing key points for Savouge. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Savouge-vs.-Alpha-Mark-Calado-6187-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Aesthetics rallied from two sets down to defeat Alpha Insurance in five sets, showcasing resilience in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Jay Rack Dela Noche delivers a sharp kill to give AEP-Cabstars a crucial lead over 3B. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Cabstars-vs.-3B-Jay-Rack-De-La-Noche-5159-400x200.jpg)
AEP-Cabstars defeated 3B 25-23, 25-13, 25-23 to clinch a Final Four spot in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, completing the semifinal lineup alongside Criss Cross, Savouge, and Alpha Insurance.
![Jaron Requinton scores for Criss Cross, leading the second-unit charge in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Criss-Cross-vs.-VNS-Jaron-Requinton-4600-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overwhelmed VNS Always Bright Laticrete in straight sets, highlighting its depth and moving one win away from a perfect elimination round in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference.
![Sisi Rondina powers a spike as Choco Mucho pulls away in the fourth set. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-Zus-vs.-Choco-Mucho-Sisi-Rondina-3494-400x200.jpg)
Choco Mucho Flying Titans close their PVL All-Filipino Conference 2026 prelims with a four-set victory over ZUS Coffee, gaining momentum heading into the Play-In stage.
![Nxled secures a key win over PLDT in the Premier Volleyball League. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PVL-AFC-26-PLDT-vs.-Nxled-2720-400x200.jpg)
Nxled bounced back from a slow start to defeat PLDT in four sets and strengthen its bid for a Qualifying Round spot.