![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.
![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.
![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.
![Haruka Misugi attacks to secure the game-high 16 points. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Kindai-vs.-Provolley-Haruka-Misugi-8831-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University made a stunning Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference debut, overpowering ProVolley Academy in straight sets at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.