![Jude Garcia secures his fourth consecutive MVP as Criss Cross dominates the Invitational Conference. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Awarding-Jude-Garcia-MVP-6847-400x200.jpg)
Jude Garcia extended his dominance in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference with a fourth consecutive MVP award, while Adrian Villados earned Finals MVP in Criss Cross’s first championship victory.
![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.
![Criss Cross readies for a crucial meeting with UST-Gameville as the finals picture narrows. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Nico-Almendras-5611-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross looks to avoid a costly misstep as the Spikers’ Turf semifinals tighten, with multiple contenders still fighting for a spot in the championship round.
![Haruka Misugi excels in receptions and digs as Kindai secures the win. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Kindai-Haruka-Misugi-0389-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University snapped Criss Cross’ eight-game winning streak with a four-set victory, powered by clutch performances from Yoshiki Yasuda and Aun Ryutaro, keeping pace with Savouge Aesthetics at the top of the Spikers’ Turf Invitational standings.
![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.
![Action returns to the FilOil EcoOil Centre for one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-INV-2025-Presscon-8573-400x200.jpg)
Men’s volleyball takes center stage as the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference opens on Oct. 27 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, featuring 10 teams—including Japan’s Kindai University and Australia’s ProVolley Academy—vying for the crown.