![Jau Umandal executes a critical dig to sustain Cignal’s momentum. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Kindai-Jau-Umandal-4541-400x200.jpg)
Facing elimination in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational 2025, Cignal Spikers handed Kindai University its first loss, reviving their four-peat bid with a thrilling four-set victory.
![From setback to surge! Criss Cross proves resilience in the Spikers’ Turf semifinals [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs-Pro-Volley_CC_KAMPTON-Noel-02480-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross bounced back from its first loss with a commanding 25-9, 25-9, 25-13 victory over ProVolley Academy, keeping its Spikers’ Turf semifinals hopes alive.
![Savi Davison delivers a powerful spike against Cignal, leading PLDT to the semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-PLDT-vs.-Cignal-Savi-Davison-3852-400x200.jpg)
PLDT High Speed Hitters overcame Cignal in a thrilling five-set battle to secure a semifinal spot in the PVL Reinforced Conference, setting up a blockbuster clash with ZUS Coffee.
![Anna DeBeer powers a spike against Capital1 during the PVL Reinforced semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Zus-vs.-Capital1-Anna-DeBeer-3139-400x200.jpg)
ZUS Coffee dominated Capital1 in straight sets, 25-14, 25-20, 25-18, to clinch the third semifinal spot in the 2025 PVL Reinforced Conference and continue their breakthrough run toward the finals.
![Mark Calado powers a spike for Savouge Aesthetics against Cignal. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs-Savouge_Savouge_CALADO-Mark-01905-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Aesthetics notched a historic victory over defending champion Cignal, remaining unbeaten in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference and setting up its first-ever Finals appearance.
![Annie Mitchem powers Akari to a crucial point in the quarterfinal against Farm Fresh [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Akari-vs.-Farm-Fresh-1288-400x200.jpg)
Akari stunned top seed Farm Fresh Foxies in straight sets, 28-26, 30-28, 25-21, at the PVL Reinforced Conference quarterfinals, earning a semifinal berth at the Araneta Coliseum.
![Ryutaro Aun powers Kindai University to a strong start in the third set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Kindai-vs-UST_Kindai_RYUTARO-Aun-01714-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University extended its perfect start in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, defeating UST-Gameville in straight sets at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
![Myla Pablo fires one of her 23 attacks in a dominant performance. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PVL-RC-25-Petrogazz-vs.-Creamline-Myla-Pablo-2614-400x200.jpg)
Petro Gazz battled through the early loss of Lindsey Vander Weide and leaned on a vintage explosion from Myla Pablo to eliminate Creamline and reach the PVL Reinforced Conference semifinals on Monday at the Araneta Coliseum.
![The Kindai opposite hitter shows his all-around game with strong defense and reception. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-Haruka-Misugi-0639-400x200.jpg)
Haruka Misugi delivered standout performances for Kindai University, earning the Spikers’ Turf Press Corps Player of the Week recognition.
![Jau Umandal fires a powerful attack against UST-Gameville in the semifinals. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-UST-Jau-Umandal-0806-400x200.jpg)
Jau Umandal scored 26 points to lead Cignal past UST-Gameville, earning the Super Spikers their first semifinals win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational and bouncing back from a tough loss to Criss Cross.