Possible Shai Nitura Return Adds Twist to Adamson-UE V-League Semifinal
![Shai Nitura could return for Adamson University as the defending champions begin their V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal series against UE. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design881-400x200.png)
Shai Nitura could return as Adamson University begins its V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal series against University of the East.
Volleyball
Benilde Ends DLSU’s Season, Reaches Semis for First Time
![The Benilde Blazers advanced to the V-League semifinals for the first time in program history. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design871-400x200.png)
Benilde eliminated DLSU in four sets to secure its first-ever V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal berth.
Tamaraws Complete Sweep, Coach Orcullo Warns Against Complacency
![The FEU Tamaraws secured the top seed heading into the V-League Collegiate Challenge Final Four. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design868-400x200.png)
FEU completed an unbeaten preliminary-round run with a 3-0 sweep of Letran and will face Benilde in the V-League semifinals.
Alas Pilipinas Stumbles vs Korea, Bagunas Sees Silver Lining
![Alas Pilipinas opened its 20th Asian Games campaign against South Korea at Park Arena Komaki in Japan. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design861-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas opened its 20th Asian Games campaign with a straight-set loss to South Korea as Bryan Bagunas urged the team to manage costly errors.
Lady Falcons Roll On Without Yude, Down San Beda
![Adamson Lady Falcons secure the top seed in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after sweeping San Beda. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design860-400x200.png)
Adamson swept San Beda to finish the V-League preliminaries 6-1 and claim the top seed heading into the semifinals.
Altea, Plaza Power UST’s Statement Sweep Over Benilde
![Marga Altea leads UST with 15 points as the Golden Tigresses finish their elimination-round campaign with a sweep of Benilde. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design856-400x200.png)
Marga Altea and Bianca Plaza helped UST sweep Benilde and secure the final semifinal berth in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Gambo, Macatangay Power NU’s Statement Win Over Arellano
![Godfrey Gambo led NU with 12 points as the Bulldogs closed the V-League preliminaries with a straight-set win over Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design851-400x200.png)
NU swept Arellano to finish the V-League preliminaries in third place despite missing three Asian Games-bound stars.
Bangayan’s 34-Point Explosion Keeps UE’s Final Four Hopes Alive
![Van Bangayan carried much of UE's offense against Arellano while adding seven digs in the crucial V-League victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design850-400x200.png)
Van Bangayan scored 34 points as UE defeated Arellano in four sets to keep its Final Four hopes alive in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Retamar Joins Alas Men Just in Time for Korea Battle
Alas Pilipinas Men open their Asian Games campaign against South Korea with setter Ave Joshua Retamar arriving from Europe just days before the match.
Five Teams, Two Spots: V-League Semis Race Reaches Boiling Point
![Perpetual's Lady Altas head into the final weekend with 10 match points as they continue their push for a V-League Collegiate Challenge women's Final Four berth. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design843-400x200.png)
Five teams remain in contention for two women’s Final Four spots as the V-League Collegiate Challenge heads into a crucial weekend.