![Jau Umandal fires an attack for Alpha Insurance during the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ST-2026-Alpha-vs.-VNS-7723-400x200.jpg)
Alpha Insurance ended the first round of the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference with consecutive victories, defeating VNS Always Bright Laticrete to stay in third place.
![Jau Umandal spikes past ProVolley Academy’s blockers. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Pro-Volley-vs-Cignal_Cignal_UMANDAL-Joshua-03689-400x200.jpg)
Cignal overcame ProVolley Academy in straight sets in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals, keeping their tournament hopes alive.
![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.
![Criss Cross’s Jaron Requinton [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G2-Jaron-Requinton-2725-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross and Cignal are primed for a decisive Game 3 showdown in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference Finals, with the title and legacies on the line.
The 2025 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference delivered intense volleyball action as PGJC Navy, Cignal, and Criss Cross secured crucial victories. From dramatic five-set thrillers to straight-set dominance, the tournament is proving to be a battle of skill and resilience.
![Jau Umandal [Spiikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ST-2023-Cignal-vs.-Cotabato-G2-Jau-Umandal-6030-400x200.jpg)
AMC-Cotabato’s Jau Umandal was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2023 Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Friday night, Mar. 31.