![Jude Garcia spikes for a crucial point in the fourth set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs-Criss-Cross_CC_GARCIA-Jude-02984-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross booked a fourth straight Finals appearance after outlasting UST-Gameville, led by a 31-point masterclass from Jude Garcia.
![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.
![Gboy Dela Vega fires an attack while recording 17 points in UST-Gameville’s win. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-ProVolley-Gboy-De-Vega-5095-400x200.jpg)
University of Santo Tomas-Gameville kept its bronze medal bid alive with a 25-16, 25-21, 25-16 win over ProVolley Academy on Tuesday, November 25, in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference at the Ynares Center Montalban.
![Ryutaro Aun powers Kindai University to a strong start in the third set. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Kindai-vs-UST_Kindai_RYUTARO-Aun-01714-400x200.jpg)
Kindai University extended its perfect start in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference, defeating UST-Gameville in straight sets at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
![Jau Umandal fires a powerful attack against UST-Gameville in the semifinals. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-Cignal-vs.-UST-Jau-Umandal-0806-400x200.jpg)
Jau Umandal scored 26 points to lead Cignal past UST-Gameville, earning the Super Spikers their first semifinals win in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational and bouncing back from a tough loss to Criss Cross.
![Savouge players celebrate after sealing the semifinals opener. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-25-UST-vs.-Savouge-83831-400x200.jpg)
The Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference semifinals kicked off with a heated four-set battle as Savouge outlasted UST–Gameville in a composed finish inside the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
![Criss Cross players celebrate a key point during their comeback win at the Paco Arena. [Spikers Turf images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Spiker-Turf-Invitational-2025-Criss-Cross-v-Alpha-Criss-Cross-Grp-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross wrapped up a flawless run on Sunday, Nov. 16, securing a semifinals berth after rallying past Alpha Insurance in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Jude Garcia spikes the ball to lead the King Crunchers. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-CKC-vs-UST-Jude-Garcia1-400x200.jpg)
Criss Cross maintained its flawless record with a 25-22, 25-15, 25-21 victory over UST-Gameville on Friday in the 2025 Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.
![Criss Cross seeks to keep its perfect record intact heading into the semifinals. [Spikers Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-Criss-Cross-vs.-FEU-Paul-Colinares-4877-400x200.jpg)
Cignal and Savouge Aesthetics face off in a high-stakes Spikers’ Turf battle for the second semifinal berth, while UST-Gameville eyes another upset against unbeaten Criss Cross at Paco Arena.
![Josh Ybañez delivers a crucial kill in UST-Gameville’s four-set victory. [Spikers' Turf photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ST-INV-2025-UST-vs.-Cignal-Josh-Ybanez-4282-400x200.jpg)
Underdog UST-Gameville overcame defending champion Cignal in a thrilling four-set clash to inch closer to a semifinal spot in the Spikers’ Turf Invitational Conference.