![Criss Cross celebrates after sealing the nerve-jangling fifth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-6613-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross overcame Kindai University in a five-set thriller, finally capturing its first-ever Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference title after years of near misses.
![Wendel Miguel rises for a clean hit as Cignal regains control. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Savouge-Wendel-Miguel-4314-400x200.jpg)
Cignal pulled off a gritty comeback to deny Savouge Athletics another podium run, clinching bronze in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational after a tense five-set battle on Saturday.
![The veteran spiker continues to be a dominant force in the 2025 Invitational Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs-Criss-Cross_CC_GARCIA-Jude-03125-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia’s standout week in the 2025 Invitational Conference propelled Criss Cross King Crunchers to the Spikers’ Turf finals, earning him the Press Corps Player of the Week award.
![Fans anticipate a thrilling finale at the Filoil EcoOil Centre. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-0690-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Kindai University collide today in San Juan, with the King Crunchers chasing a long-awaited championship and the Japanese guests eyeing a historic league debut finish.
![Anna DeBeer unleashes another decisive swing in ZUS Coffee’s sweep of PLDT. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Zus-vs.-PLDT-Anna-DeBeer-1689-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee surged into the PVL Reinforced Conference Finals after overpowering PLDT in straight sets, putting the Thunderbelles on the brink of their first franchise championship.
![Ryutaro Aun delivers a spike to help Kindai University secure a finals berth. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Savouge-vs-Kindai_Kindai_RYUTARO-Aun-03901-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University overcame Savouge Aesthetics, 25-16, 26-28, 25-20, 25-18, to secure a historic spot in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference championship, setting up a title clash against Criss Cross.
![Brooke Van Sickle fires a powerful spike against Akari in the semifinal decider. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Akari-Brooke-Van-Sickle-0906-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz battled past Akari in a marathon five-set semifinal match, 25-19, 25-17, 15-25, 22-25, 15-13, securing a spot in the PVL Reinforced Conference finals after an intense two-hour, 10-minute showdown at Araneta Coliseum.
![Jau Umandal spikes past ProVolley Academy’s blockers. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Pro-Volley-vs-Cignal_Cignal_UMANDAL-Joshua-03689-400x200.jpg)
Cignal overcame ProVolley Academy in straight sets in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals, keeping their tournament hopes alive.
![Jude Garcia spikes for a crucial point in the fourth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs-Criss-Cross_CC_GARCIA-Jude-02984-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross booked a fourth straight Finals appearance after outlasting UST-Gameville, led by a 31-point masterclass from Jude Garcia.
![Criss Cross readies for a crucial meeting with UST-Gameville as the finals picture narrows. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Nico-Almendras-5611-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to avoid a costly misstep as the Spikers’ Turf semifinals tighten, with multiple contenders still fighting for a spot in the championship round.