![La Salle’s Ousseini dominates at the net against the Tamaraws’ defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-DLSU-Green-Spikers-vs-FEU-Tamaraws-Issa-Ousseini-400x200.jpg)
De La Salle University turned the tables on defending champion Far Eastern University, outlasting the Tamaraws in a gripping five-set rematch of last year’s Finals to punch the first semifinal ticket in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
![The Benilde Blazers celebrate after securing their first V-League 2025 win against Arellano. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Arellano-Chiefs-vs-CSB-Blazers-CSB-400x200.jpg)
The Benilde Blazers broke through in the men’s division of the V-League Collegiate Challenge, outlasting the Arellano Chiefs in four grueling sets for their first victory.
![Mapua’s Alyanna Ong [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Ateneo-Lady-Blue-Eagles-vs-Mapua-Lady-Cardinals-Alyanna-Ong-2-400x200.jpg)
Mapua University broke through with its first win in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge, edging Ateneo in four thrilling sets behind Alyanna Ong and Freighanne Garcia.
![Adamson’s Shaina Nitura soars for a kill against Arellano’s defense. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/V-League-2025-Adamson-Lady-Falcons-vs-Arellano-Lady-Chiefs-Shaina-Nitura-2-400x200.jpg)
Adamson University stayed unbeaten at 4-0 after sweeping Arellano in the 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge behind Shaina Nitura’s 21 points.
From Ran Takahashi of Japan to Brazil’s Lucarelli, the world’s best players are urging fans to watch the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines this September.
![Jema Galanza shines with 18 points to lead Creamline into the bronze medal match. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Creamline-vs.-Zus-Jema-Galanza-2143-400x200.jpg)
The Creamline Cool Smashers dominated ZUS Coffee in straight sets to secure a spot in the PVL Invitational bronze medal match against Chery Tiggo.
![Nagisa Komatsuda delivers a career-best 31 points to power Kobe Shinwa’s epic rally. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Chery-Tiggo-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Nagisa-Komatsuda-0956-400x200.jpg)
From the brink of elimination to an unforgettable rally, Kobe Shinwa clawed back from two sets down to shock Chery Tiggo and advance to the PVL Invitational Finals.
![Poland’s Wilfredo Leon prepares to lead the top-ranked squad in the FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025. [FIVB photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Wilfredo-Leon_poland-400x200.png)
The FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship 2025 lands in Manila with Italy, France, Poland, and Brazil leading the charge against the world’s elite squads.
![Savi Davison powers PLDT with 26 points in their PVL Invitational sweep. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-PLDT-vs.-Zus-Savi-Davison-0250-400x200.jpg)
PLDT shook off a sluggish start to defeat ZUS Coffee in four sets and complete a 5-0 sweep in the PVL Invitational prelims, heading into the finals.
![Nagisa Komatsuda led with 21 points and solid reception for Kobe Shinwa. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PVL-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Kobe-Shinwa-Nagisa-Komatsuda-9686-400x200.jpg)
Kobe Shinwa survived Cignal’s late surge, escaping with a 25-7, 25-18, 19-25, 27-25 win to stay in PVL Invitational semifinal contention.