Araño’s Late Aces Rescue Letran From Mapua Upset Bid
![Wayne Araño delivered two clutch aces during his decisive 4-0 run to seal Letran's victory over Mapua. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design708-400x200.png)
Letran survived Mapua in five sets to become the first team to secure a V-League Collegiate Challenge semifinal berth.
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Sali’s Late Heroics Lift UST Past Feisty Mapua
![Al-Bukhari Sali produced a match-high 22 points as UST overcame Mapua in four sets for its second straight V-League Collegiate Challenge victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design700-400x200.png)
Al-Bukhari Sali delivered back-to-back blocks late in the fourth set as UST rallied past Mapua for its second straight V-League win.
Cardinals Fall Again as NU Bulldogs Flex Muscle
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National University swept Mapua to improve to 3-1, while the Cardinals remained winless after four matches in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.
Tamaraws Survive Mapua Scare to Open Title Defense
FEU survived a second-set scare from Mapua to open its V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense with a straight-set victory.
Ousseini’s Two-Way Gem Powers La Salle’s First Victory
![Issa Ousseini led La Salle with 23 points as the Green Spikers defeated Mapua in the V-League Collegiate Challenge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Untitled-design547-400x200.png)
La Salle defeated Mapua in four sets as Issa Ousseini led the Green Spikers to their first victory under their new coaching staff.
Asiabasket 2025 College Campus Tour kicks off with rivalry Sunday thriller
![DLSU’s Mike Phillips dominated the game with a 33-point, 26-rebound performance to power the Green Archers past Ateneo. [photo credit: AsiaBasket]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mike-Phillips-25-DLSU-scaled-e1743365957818-400x200.jpeg)
The Asiabasket 2025 College Campus Tour opened with Rivalry Sunday, featuring a historic Ateneo-La Salle showdown, dramatic finishes, and clutch performances across four intense matchups.
Thank you UP, thank you DLSU; Jolly Christmas with lots of love to all
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The UP Fighting Maroons secure their second UAAP championship in four years, Mapua Cardinals end a 33-year NCAA title drought, and a personal reflection on 2024 highlights the power of faith, friendship, and resilience.