NU Bulldogs Crush Letran, Book V-League Finals Spot
![Rookie RK Medino led National University with 17 points as the Bulldogs completed their semifinal series win over Letran. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design935-400x200.png)
National University swept Letran in 73 minutes to return to the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals for the first time since 2022.
Volleyball
Captain’s Comeback: Nitura Lifts Adamson Into V-League Finals
![Shaina Nitura returned to the Adamson starting lineup and finished with 13 attacks, nine excellent receptions and 15 digs against UE. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design931-400x200.png)
Shaina Nitura returned to the starting lineup as Adamson swept UE to reach the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals against UST.
Marga Altea’s Block Party Sends UST to V-League Finals
![Marga Altea contributed 13 points, including four blocks, as UST shut down Arellano University in the V-League semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design930-400x200.png)
UST swept Arellano University behind Reg Jurado and Marga Altea to secure the first Finals berth in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
FEU Tamaraws Sweep Benilde, Storm Into V-League Finals
![FEU will face either NU or Letran in the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design929-400x200.png)
FEU swept Benilde in the V-League semifinals and moved closer to a third consecutive Collegiate Challenge title.
Alas Pilipinas Men End 13th at Asian Games, Blame Lack of Prep
![Alas Pilipinas Men finished 13th among 16 teams at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after securing two victories. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design928-400x200.png)
Alas Pilipinas Men finished 13th at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with two wins as Ronwald Dimaculangan called for stronger preparation.
Jasper Afgao Erupts Off the Bench as Letran Forces Game 3 vs. NU
![Jasper Afgao led Letran with 22 points in its five-set victory over National University in the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design927-400x200.png)
Jasper Afgao erupted for 22 points as Letran defeated NU in five sets to force a deciding Game 3 in the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals.
UST Tiger Sands Duo Wins PH’s First Asiad Beach Volleyball Medal
![The historic bronze gave Philippine beach volleyball its first podium finish at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design922-400x200.png)
Khy Progella and Sofiah Pagara rallied past China for the Philippines’ first Asian Games beach volleyball medal.
NU Bulldogs Flip the Switch, Bury Letran in V-League Game 1
![Jade Disquitado led NU with 18 points as the Bulldogs moved one win from the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design905-400x200.png)
NU swept Letran in Game 1 of the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals, moving one win from the Finals.
FEU Outlasts Stubborn Benilde in V-League Semis Opener
![Dryx Saavedra led FEU with 18 points as the Tamaraws opened their V-League semifinal series with a straight-set victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-design903-400x200.png)
FEU swept Benilde in Game 1 of the V-League semifinals, moving one win from the Finals and a third straight Collegiate Challenge crown.
Golden Tigresses Are Rolling: UST Hammers Arellano in Straight Sets
![Angge Poyos led UST with 19 points as the Golden Tigresses swept Arellano in Game 1. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design896-400x200.png)
UST swept Arellano in Game 1 of the V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinals, moving one win away from the Finals.