![Al-Bukharie Sali powers through Alpha’s blockers for a crucial point. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-Alpha-Al-Bukharie-Sali-8586-400x200.jpg)
UST outlasted Alpha Insurance in a marathon five-set battle, leaning on clutch plays from Josh Ybañez to secure its third win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational.
![Criss Cross remains unbeaten at 6-0 heading into their second-round matchup against VNS-Laticrete. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Alpha-Insurance-Rex-Intal-6439-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross maintained its dominant form in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference, sweeping Alpha Insurance in straight sets to remain unbeaten at 6-0. Jude Garcia and Jaron Requinton powered the King Crunchers to another commanding victory.
![Jude Garcia leads Criss Cross with 19 points as they take down the defending champions. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-6059-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross dismantled defending champions Cignal in a dominant straight-set victory (25-23, 25-21, 25-17) to take sole possession of first place in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. Meanwhile, Alpha Insurance secured its first win, sweeping PGJC-Navy, while Savouge rebounded with a straight-set win over VNS-Laticrete.