Beyond The Sidelines

Tag: V-League

  • San Beda Adds to NCAA’s Strong Showing Against UAAP Teams

    San Beda Adds to NCAA’s Strong Showing Against UAAP Teams

    San Beda University continued the NCAA’s strong showing against UAAP opposition after the Lady Red Spikers defeated the University of the East, 3-2, in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge.

    The victory gave San Beda its second straight win after previously snapping its winless start with a five-set victory over reigning NCAA champion Colegio de San Juan de Letran. The Lady Red Spikers entered the match with a 1-2 record, while UE also carried the same mark.

    San Beda Holds Off UE

    San Beda and UE battled through a tight five-set contest, with the Lady Red Spikers eventually securing the victory to improve their position in the standings.

    The result gives San Beda another confidence boost after its earlier breakthrough against Letran. The team showed its ability to stay composed in a close match and finish strong against a competitive opponent.

    NCAA Teams Making Their Mark

    San Beda’s victory adds to an interesting trend in this year’s V-League, where NCAA teams have continued to challenge established UAAP programs.

    Arellano University, one of the tournament’s unbeaten teams, has already defeated UST in a five-set battle and remains perfect at 4-0. Benilde has also competed closely against UAAP opposition, while San Beda has now secured wins against both Letran and UE during its V-League run.

    The results highlight the competitiveness of the V-League, where teams from the NCAA and UAAP are given the chance to face each other outside their respective leagues.

    San Beda Gains Momentum

    For San Beda, the win over UE is more than just another victory on its record. After struggling to find its footing early in the tournament, the Lady Red Spikers now have back-to-back wins and are beginning to build momentum.

    With the NCAA and UAAP teams continuing to go head-to-head, San Beda’s latest victory adds another chapter to the growing competition between the two collegiate leagues. The Lady Red Spikers will look to carry this momentum into their succeeding matches as they continue their V-League campaign.

  • Arellano Lady Chiefs Ride V-League Run Into NCAA Season 102

    Arellano Lady Chiefs Ride V-League Run Into NCAA Season 102

    The Arellano University Lady Chiefs remain unbeaten in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge, improving to 4-0 and keeping pace with Adamson University at the top of the women’s division. Both teams currently hold perfect records, setting up a crucial meeting between the two unbeaten squads on September 12.

    Lady Chiefs Continue to Roll

    Arellano secured its fourth straight victory after sweeping the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, 25-19, 25-16, 25-18, on September 5 at Gameville Central Park.

    The Lady Chiefs controlled the match with a balanced offensive attack, finishing with a 42-26 advantage in attacks. Heart Villaflores led Arellano with 16 points, while Cris Servidad added 11 and Kacelyn Punzalan contributed 14 points on six attacks, five blocks, and three aces.

    The strong start has placed Arellano in a favorable position as the V-League continues. With Adamson also sitting at 4-0, the two teams are set for a battle that could determine who takes control of the standings.

    A Stronger Start for NCAA Season 102?

    Beyond the V-League standings, Arellano’s current run could also become an important confidence boost heading into NCAA Season 102.

    The Lady Chiefs ended NCAA Season 101 with a 6-7 record in Group B before advancing to the quarterfinals, where they faced Benilde. Their campaign ended before the Final Four, leaving the team with another season to build on its experience and address the gaps that kept it from making a deeper postseason run.

    Their unbeaten V-League record now gives Arellano an opportunity to show how much the team has developed since its previous NCAA campaign. The consistency they are showing against collegiate opponents could provide valuable preparation and momentum once NCAA Season 102 begins.

    For now, the Lady Chiefs remain focused on the V-League, where their next challenge comes against fellow unbeaten Adamson on September 12. How far this run takes them could offer an early indication of what Arellano can bring when the next NCAA season arrives.