![Adrian Villados steadies the offense during Criss Cross’ unbeaten start [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-Invitational-Conference_Criss-Cross-vs-VNS_VILLADOS-Adrian-06600-400x200.jpg)
With Ish Polvorosa sidelined, Adrian Villados has risen to the challenge, steering Criss Cross to a 3-0 start and earning Spikers’ Turf Player of the Week honors.
![Criss Cross celebrates a key point in its four-set win over Cignal. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Jude-Garcia-3726-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross tightened its hold on the top spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference after surviving Cignal in four sets on Sunday night, keeping its unbeaten run intact.
![Savouge celebrates a crucial point late in the fourth set at Paco Arena. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-Invitational-Conference_Savogue-vs-UST_Celeb-06501-400x200.jpg)
Reymark Betco delivered another explosive performance to lead Savouge past UST-Gameville and secure its second straight victory in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at Paco Arena.
![FEU-DN Steel celebrates a momentum-building point against PGJC-Navy at Paco Arena. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-Invitational-Conference_Navy-vs-FEU_Celeb-05507-400x200.jpg)
FEU-DN Steel displayed composure beyond its experience, bouncing back from a painful third-set collapse to defeat PGJC-Navy in four sets in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Lirick Mendoza continues his stellar play to lead the Tamaraws past the Golden Spikers. [V-League photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL-2025-FEU-vs.-UST-Lirick-Mendoza-1825-400x200.jpg)
Defending champion Far Eastern University defeated University of Santo Tomas in straight sets to return to the V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals, setting up a gold medal rematch with De La Salle University.
![Eugene Gloria leads La Salle with a triple-double performance. [V-League Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/VL-2025-DLSU-vs.-ADMU-Eugene-Gloria-1287-400x200.jpg)
De La Salle University rallied from a set down to defeat Ateneo de Manila University in four sets, securing its third straight V-League Collegiate Challenge Finals appearance and a spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Jude Garcia [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-2024-CKC-v-CHD-Jude-Garcia-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross defies expectations with a stunning four-set victory over Cignal in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals, inching closer to a finals berth.
![Jelord Talisayan [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-2024-FEU-v-KON-Jelord-Talisayan-2-400x200.jpg)
FEU DN Steel Ultras secured a dominant victory over Kondohgumi Hyogo in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference 2024 semifinals, keeping their finals hopes alive.
![Eyes on the prize! The King Crunchers are ready to conquer the semifinals [Spikers' Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-24-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Jude-Garcia-2242-400x200.jpg)
The Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals open with intense showdowns as DN Steel FEU faces Criss Cross, and Cignal clashes with Savouge at the FilOil EcoOil Centre.
![Nico Almendras shines with 19 points in a key win for Criss Cross. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ST-INV-24-Criss-Cross-vs.-Savouge-Nico-Almendras-2207-400x200.jpg)
The King Crunchers secured the top seed in the 2024 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals after a dominant win over Savouge, finishing the eliminations with a six-game winning streak.