NU Sets Up Semis Showdown With FEU After Sweep
![Leo Ordiales led NU with 19 points on 18 attacks as the Bulldogs weathered Benilde's late third-set rally to complete the straight-sets victory. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Untitled-design702-400x200.png)
National University swept Benilde in straight sets to set up a crucial V-League clash with unbeaten FEU on Sept. 20.
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Alas Pilipinas defenders ready to anchor stand at World Championship debut
![Middle blocker Kim Malabunga leads the defensive charge for the Philippines. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ST-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-G2-Kim-Malabunga-2895-400x200.jpg)
Middle blockers and liberos of Alas Pilipinas vow to stand tall as the team’s backbone in their FIVB World Championship debut in Manila, starting Sept. 12 against Tunisia.