![Jau Umandal scored 18 points and contributed 10 excellent receptions as VNS-Laticrete swept AFP to improve to 1-3 in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Untitled-Design1150-400x200.png)
VNS-Laticrete swept AFP in straight sets to earn its first win in the 2026 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Tournament, while Ranran Abdilla scored 23 points.
![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.
![Wendel Miguel rises for a clean hit as Cignal regains control. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-Savouge-Wendel-Miguel-4314-400x200.jpg)
Cignal pulled off a gritty comeback to deny Savouge Athletics another podium run, clinching bronze in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational after a tense five-set battle on Saturday.
![Al-Bukharie Sali powers through Alpha’s blockers for a crucial point. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-Alpha-Al-Bukharie-Sali-8586-400x200.jpg)
UST outlasted Alpha Insurance in a marathon five-set battle, leaning on clutch plays from Josh Ybañez to secure its third win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational.
![Shawie Caritativo delivers a standout all-around effort for Savouge. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-Savouge-vs.-VNS-Sherwin-Caritativo-7871-400x200.jpg)
Savouge Aesthetics shook off a rough opening set and rallied past VNS in four frames in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational, improving to 3–2 behind big outings from Shawie Caritativo and Giles Torres.
![UST-Gameville and Alpha Insurance collide in a crucial Spikers’ Turf duel at Paco Arena. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-Navy-Trevor-Valera-9736-400x200.jpg)
UST-Gameville and Alpha Insurance clash in a crucial Spikers’ Turf Invitational showdown, with both squads eyeing a solo third spot and momentum in the semifinal race.
![Criss Cross enters its match with Savouge carrying a perfect record. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Criss-Cross-vs.-Cignal-Adrian-Villados-3686-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross seeks to build on its flawless start as it battles a resurgent Savouge in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, while Cignal aims to bounce back later in the day.
![UST-Gameville celebrates a key Spikers’ Turf victory to stay in semifinal contention. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-VNS-Trevor-Valera-3239-400x200.jpg)
UST-Gameville bounced back in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference with a four-set win over VNS on Sunday, tightening its semifinal chase behind a balanced team effort.
![Criss Cross storms to back-to-back wins to stay unbeaten in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational. [PVL Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ST-Invitational-Conference_Criss-Cross-vs-VNS_Celeb-06807-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross swept VNS in straight sets to share the Spikers’ Turf lead with Cignal, setting up a high-stakes clash between the rivals on Sunday.