2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge

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2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge
League V-League (Philippines)
Sport Volleyball
Duration (2025-August-09) (2025-October-10)August 9 – October 10, 2025
Matches
  • M: 36
  • W: 36
Teams
  • M: 8
  • W: 8
Season MVPM Chris Hernandez (DLSU)
W Shaina Nitura (Adamson)
Finals championsM FEU Tamaraws
W Adamson Lady Falcons
  Runners-upM De La Salle Green Spikers
W FEU Lady Tamaraws
Finals MVPM Zhydryx Saavedra (FEU)
W Shaina Nitura (Adamson)
V-League Collegiate Challenge seasons
2026 

The 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge was the fourth season of the revival of the V-League. The tournament started on August 9, 2025, at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig, with both divisions having eight competing teams. [1] [2]

Contents

Participating teams

2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge
TeamSchoolCollegiate league
Men's division
Arellano Chiefs Arellano University NCAA
Ateneo Blue Eagles Ateneo de Manila University UAAP
Benilde Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde NCAA
De La Salle Green Spikers De La Salle University UAAP
FEU Tamaraws Far Eastern University UAAP
Letran Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran NCAA
NU Bulldogs National University UAAP
UST Golden Spikers University of Santo Tomas UAAP
Women's division
Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson University UAAP
Arellano Lady Chiefs Arellano University NCAA
Ateneo Blue Eagles Ateneo de Manila University UAAP
Benilde Lady Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde NCAA
FEU Lady Tamaraws Far Eastern University UAAP
Letran Lady Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran NCAA
Mapúa Lady Cardinals Mapúa University NCAA
Perpetual Lady Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA NCAA

Venues

PreliminariesPreliminaries, Semifinals, FinalsSemifinalsFinals
Pasig Manila San Juan Rodriguez, Rizal Dasmariñas
Ynares Sports Arena (YSA)Paco Arena (PAC) Filoil Centre (FIL) Ynares Center Montalban (YCM)City of Dasmariñas Arena (COD)
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Format

The following format is being conducted in both tournaments for the entirety of the season:

Preliminary round
Semifinals
Finals

Pool standing procedure

Squads

Men's line-up

Women's line-up

Men's tournament

Preliminary round

Standings

PosTeamPldWLPtsSWSLSRSPWSPLSPRQualification
1 De La Salle Green Spikers 770192173.0006664951.345 Semifinals
2 UST Golden Spikers 752171982.3756366560.970
3 FEU Tamaraws 7431417111.5456436051.063
4 Ateneo Blue Eagles 7431214111.2735735681.009
5 NU Bulldogs 734812170.7066236580.947
6 Benilde Blazers 734712170.7066526990.933
7 Letran Knights 72569160.5635505650.973
8 Arellano Chiefs 70714210.1905046090.828
Source: V-League

Match results

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Aug 0910:00YSA NU Bulldogs 3–2 Arellano Chiefs 25–1823–2525–2021–2515–9109–97 P2
Aug 0912:00YSA UST Golden Spikers 3–0 Ateneo Blue Eagles 25–1925–1725–19  75–55 P2
Aug 1015:00PAC Arellano Chiefs 0–3 De La Salle Green Spikers 20–2523–2521–25  64–75 P2
Aug 1017:00PAC Letran Knights 0–3 Ateneo Blue Eagles 17–2523–2521–25  61–75 P2
Aug 1210:00PAC Letran Knights 1–3 UST Golden Spikers 25–2017–2518–2521–25 81–95 P2
Aug 1212:00PAC De La Salle Green Spikers 3–0 NU Bulldogs 25–1725–1533–31  83–63 P2
Aug 1615:00PAC UST Golden Spikers 3–0 Benilde Blazers 25–2125–2130–28  80–70 P2
Aug 1617:00PAC NU Bulldogs 1–3 Ateneo Blue Eagles 18–2523–2528–2621–25 90–101 P2
Aug 1710:00PAC Arellano Chiefs 0–3 Letran Knights 17–2520–2517–25  54–75 P2
Aug 1712:00PAC Benilde Blazers 1–3 De La Salle Green Spikers 21–2529–2729–3121–25 100–108 P2
Aug 1915:00PAC Ateneo Blue Eagles 1–3 FEU Tamaraws 20–2525–2219–2522–25 86–97 P2
Aug 1917:00PAC UST Golden Spikers 2–3 NU Bulldogs 19–2524–2625–1625–1417–19110–100 P2
Aug 2310:00PAC FEU Tamaraws 3–1 Arellano Chiefs 25–1722–2525–2325–20 97–85 P2
Aug 2312:00PAC De La Salle Green Spikers 3–1 Letran Knights 25–1625–2222–2525–20 97–83 P2
Aug 2415:00PAC Benilde Blazers 1–3 Ateneo Blue Eagles 20–2525–2324–2615–25 84–99 P2
Aug 2417:00PAC NU Bulldogs 0–3 FEU Tamaraws 21–2520–2523–25  64–75 P2
Aug 3015:00PAC Arellano Chiefs 1–3 Benilde Blazers 25–2214–2528–3022–25 89–102 P2
Aug 3017:00PAC De La Salle Green Spikers 3–2 FEU Tamaraws 29–2725–1412–2521–2515–13102–104 P2
Sep 0315:00PAC Benilde Blazers 1–3 Letran Knights 25–2315–2519–2523–25 82–98 P2
Sep 0317:00PAC UST Golden Spikers 3–0 Arellano Chiefs 25–1825–1825–15  75–51 P2
Sep 0610:00PAC FEU Tamaraws 1–3 UST Golden Spikers 25–1923–2515–2517–25 80–94 P2
Sep 0612:00PAC Ateneo Blue Eagles 1–3 De La Salle Green Spikers 22–2525–2217–2517–25 81–97 P2
Sep 0715:00PAC Arellano Chiefs 0–3 Ateneo Blue Eagles 24–2618–2522–25  64–76 P2
Sep 0717:00PAC Benilde Blazers 3–2 FEU Tamaraws 31–2925–2117–2519–2517–15109–115 P2
Sep 1010:00PAC FEU Tamaraws 3–0 Letran Knights 25–2325–2225–20  75–65 P2
Sep 1012:00PAC NU Bulldogs 2–3 Benilde Blazers 22–2522–2529–2525–1512–15110–105 P2
Sep 2915:00FIL Letran Knights 1–3 NU Bulldogs 25–1219–2520–2523–25 87–87 P2
Sep 2917:00FIL UST Golden Spikers 2–3 De La Salle Green Spikers 25–2321–2523–2526–2412–15107–112 P2

Final round

Semifinals Championship
1 De La Salle Green Spikers 313
4 Ateneo Blue Eagles 131
De La Salle Green Spikers 300
FEU Tamaraws 033
2 UST Golden Spikers 230
3 FEU Tamaraws 313
Third place
Ateneo Blue Eagles 0
UST Golden Spikers 3

Semifinals

Rank 1 vs Rank 4

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0110:00FIL De La Salle Green Spikers 3–1 Ateneo Blue Eagles 26–2422–2525–1325–18 98–80 P2
Oct 0212:00FIL Ateneo Blue Eagles 3–1 De La Salle Green Spikers 28–2625–1623–2526–24 102–91 P2
Oct 0414:00YCM De La Salle Green Spikers 3–1 Ateneo Blue Eagles 22–2525–2225–1925–16 97–82 P2

Rank 2 vs Rank 3

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0112:00FIL UST Golden Spikers 2–3 FEU Tamaraws 23–2525–1619–2526–248–15101–105 P2
Oct 0210:00FIL FEU Tamaraws 1–3 UST Golden Spikers 21–2521–2525–2323–25 90–98 P2
Oct 0416:00YCM UST Golden Spikers 0–3 FEU Tamaraws 23–2527–2919–25  69–79 P2

3rd place match

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0610:00FIL Ateneo Blue Eagles 0–3 UST Golden Spikers 21–2519–2517–25  57–75 P2 [3]

Championship

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0617:00FIL De La Salle Green Spikers 3–0 FEU Tamaraws 25–1825–2225–23  75–63 P2 [4]
Oct 0816:00COD FEU Tamaraws 3–0 De La Salle Green Spikers 25–1625–1725–18  75–51 P2 [5]
Oct 1014:00FIL De La Salle Green Spikers 0–3 FEU Tamaraws 15–2522–2523–25  60–75 P2
 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge Men's Champions 
FEU Tamaraws
2nd title

Women's tournament

Preliminary round

Standings

PosTeamPldWLPtsSWSLSRSPWSPLSPRQualification
1 Adamson Lady Falcons 770202137.0005764481.286 Semifinals
2 FEU Lady Tamaraws 7611720102.0006695831.148
3 Benilde Lady Blazers 7521517101.7006115231.168
4 Arellano Lady Chiefs 734813170.7656196620.935
5 Letran Lady Knights 734712160.7505546090.910
6 Perpetual Lady Altas 725812150.8005375620.956
7 Mapúa Lady Cardinals 71657190.3685116060.843
8 Ateneo Blue Eagles 71647180.3895156190.832
Source: V-League

Match results

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Aug 0915:00YSA Arellano Lady Chiefs 3–2 Mapúa Lady Cardinals 20–2515–2526–2425–2315–13101–110 P2
Aug 0917:00YSA Benilde Lady Blazers 3–0 Perpetual Lady Altas 25–1925–1325–18  75–50 P2
Aug 1010:00PAC Mapúa Lady Cardinals 0–3 FEU Lady Tamaraws 15–2522–2521–25  58–75 P2
Aug 1012:00PAC Perpetual Lady Altas 1–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 25–2215–2516–2522–25 78–97 P2
Aug 1215:00PAC Letran Lady Knights 1–3 Benilde Lady Blazers 15–2515–2525–2020–25 75–95 P2
Aug 1217:00PAC Adamson Lady Falcons 3–2 FEU Lady Tamaraws 25–2225–2117–2522–2515–11104–104 P2
Aug 1610:00PAC Mapúa Lady Cardinals 0–3 Perpetual Lady Altas 13–259–2513–25  35–75 P2
Aug 1612:00PAC Ateneo Blue Eagles 0–3 Benilde Lady Blazers 18–2518–2517–25  53–75 P2
Aug 1910:00PAC FEU Lady Tamaraws 3–1 Letran Lady Knights 25–2125–1820–2525–20 95–84 P2
Aug 1912:00PAC Benilde Lady Blazers 0–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 22–2513–2520–25  55–75 P2
Aug 2315:00PAC Perpetual Lady Altas 2–3 Letran Lady Knights 16–2515–2525–2025–21 81–91 P2
Aug 2317:00PAC Arellano Lady Chiefs 2–3 FEU Lady Tamaraws 25–2326–249–2522–2512–1594–112 P2
Aug 2410:00PAC Letran Lady Knights 3–0 Mapúa Lady Cardinals 25–1925–2325–18  75–60 P2
Aug 2412:00PAC FEU Lady Tamaraws 3–2 Benilde Lady Blazers 25–2225–2123–2524–2615–8112–102 P2
Aug 3010:00PAC Adamson Lady Falcons 3–0 Arellano Lady Chiefs 25–1825–2125–22  75–61 P2
Aug 3012:00PAC Ateneo Blue Eagles 1–3 Mapúa Lady Cardinals 21–2522–2525–2324–26 92–99 P2
Aug 3110:00PAC Mapúa Lady Cardinals 0–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 15–2523–2511–25  49–75 P2
Aug 3112:00PAC Perpetual Lady Altas 3–0 Ateneo Blue Eagles 25–1630–2825–19  80–63 P2
Sep 0310:00PAC Ateneo Blue Eagles 3–1 Arellano Lady Chiefs 25–139–2525–2125–20 84–79 P2
Sep 0312:00PAC Adamson Lady Falcons 3–0 Letran Lady Knights 25–1825–1725–16  75–51 P2
Sep 0615:00PAC Letran Lady Knights 3–2 Ateneo Blue Eagles 25–2125–1723–2523–2518–16114–104 P2
Sep 0617:00PAC Perpetual Lady Altas 2–3 Arellano Lady Chiefs 25–2019–2523–2525–229–15101–107 P2
Sep 0710:00PAC Arellano Lady Chiefs 3–1 Letran Lady Knights 25–1323–2525–2226–24 99–84 P2
Sep 0712:00PAC Ateneo Blue Eagles 0–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 22–2517–2511–25  50–75 P2
Sep 1015:00PAC Mapúa Lady Cardinals 2–3 Benilde Lady Blazers 18–2517–2527–2525–2313–15100–113 P2
Sep 1017:00PAC FEU Lady Tamaraws 3–1 Ateneo Blue Eagles 22–2525–1225–1725–15 97–69 P2
Sep 2910:00FIL Benilde Lady Blazers 3–1 Arellano Lady Chiefs 25–1521–2525–2225–16 96–78 P2
Sep 2912:00FIL Perpetual Lady Altas 1–3 FEU Lady Tamaraws 18–2525–1918–2511–25 72–94 P2

Final round

Semifinals

Rank 1 vs Rank 4

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0110:00FIL Adamson Lady Falcons 3–0 Arellano Lady Chiefs 25–2325–1925–16  75–58 P2
Oct 0210:00FIL Arellano Lady Chiefs 1–3 Adamson Lady Falcons 25–2211–2513–2520–25 69–97 P2

Rank 2 vs Rank 3

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0117:00FIL FEU Lady Tamaraws 3–1 Benilde Lady Blazers 25–2020–2525–1825–23 95–86 P2
Oct 0217:00FIL Benilde Lady Blazers 0–3 FEU Lady Tamaraws 14–2520–2518–25  52–75 P2

3rd place match

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0612:00FIL Arellano Lady Chiefs 2–3 Benilde Lady Blazers 25–2125–1622–2515–254–1591–102 P2 [6]

Championship

DateTimeVenueScoreSet 1Set 2Set 3Set 4Set 5TotalReport
Oct 0615:00FIL Adamson Lady Falcons 3–1 FEU Lady Tamaraws 25–1826–2423–2525–23 99–90 P2 [7]
Oct 0814:00COD FEU Lady Tamaraws 3–1 Adamson Lady Falcons 25–1325–2215–2525–23 90–83 P2 [8]
Oct 1016:00FIL Adamson Lady Falcons 3–0 FEU Lady Tamaraws 25–1925–1925–14  75–52 P2
 2025 V-League Collegiate Challenge Women's Champions 
Adamson Lady Falcons
1st title

Awards and medalists

Individual awards

AwardMen'sWomen'sRef.
Conference Most Valuable PlayerChris Hernandez (DLSU) Shaina Nitura (Adamson) [9] [10] [11]
Finals Most Valuable PlayerZhydryx Saavedra (FEU) Shaina Nitura (Adamson)
Best SetterDux Yambao (UST)Felicity Sagaysay (Adamson)
1st Best Outside SpikerChris Hernandez (DLSU) Shaina Nitura (Adamson)
2nd Best Outside SpikerRey Miguel De Vega (UST)Gerzel Petallo (FEU)
1st Best Middle BlockerIssa Ousseimi (DLSU)Zamantha Nolasco (Benilde)
2nd Best Middle BlockerLirick Mendoza (FEU)Jazlyn Ellarina (FEU)
Best Opposite SpikerAmil Pacinio Jr. (Ateneo)Abegail Segui (Adamson)
Best LiberoSherwin Retiro (DLSU)Harem Ceballos (Arellano)

Medalists

DivisionGoldSilverBronze
Men's FEU Tamaraws
    • Ariel Cacao (c)
    • Vennie Paul Ceballos
    • Jake Jayson Briones
    • Bryce De Guzman
    • Mikko Espartero
    • Kyle Tandoc
    • Juan Roc Austin Martinez
    • Benny Martinez
    • Zhydryx Saavedra
    • Kalei Gabriel Ronquillo
    • Lirick Mendoza
    • Luis Miguel
    • Rhodson Du-ot
    • Doula Ndongala
    • Carl Jonard Cabatac
    • Christian Paul Salboro
    • Amet Bituin
    • Jose Lorenzo Santos
    • Charles Absin
    • Judi Garriedo

    Head Coach: Eddieson Orcullo

De La Salle Green Spikers
    • Joshua Jamiel Rodriguez (c)
    • Uriel Mendoza
    • Robert Flores
    • Ezer Jake Regidor
    • Sherwin Retiro
    • Eric Paolo Layug
    • Neil Laurence Flores
    • Arjay Magalles
    • Eugene Gloria
    • Michael John Fortuna
    • Issa Ousseini
    • Hanz Perez
    • Matthew Thomas Abut
    • Richard Nunag
    • Chris Emmanuel Hernandez
    • Glen Rui Ventura
    • Nathaniel Bangit
    • Joshua Magalaman

    Head Coach: Jose Roque

UST Golden Spikers
    • Dux Euan Yambao (c)
    • Rey Miguel De Vega
    • Kenneth John Salvador
    • Ryuichi Isaiah Yamanaka
    • Jan Macam
    • Al-Bukharie Sali
    • Joshua Avila
    • Kalei Gionne Legaspi
    • Ed Alabar
    • Josh Ybañez
    • Trevor Valera
    • Sherwin Umandal
    • Kris Gabriel Hernandez
    • Ennius Gwen Colinares
    • John Vrybin Catinsag
    • Andrei Delicana
    • Crisean Cruz
    • Karbe Malabunga
    • Rain Dela Paz
    • Joncriz Ayco

    Head Coach: Arthur Mamon

Women's Adamson Lady Falcons
    • Shaina Nitura (c)
    • Jimy Jean Jamili
    • Lhouriz Tuddao
    • Princess Eloisa Dote
    • Mary Ann Grace Del Moral
    • Leonah Monique Solis
    • Joachen Ghail Cuenca
    • Kim Yra Rocha
    • Ma. Ysabella Francesca Sapienza
    • Kamille Dionisio
    • Juris Anne Clare Manuel
    • Frances Mordi
    • Felicity Marie Sagaysay
    • Red Bascon
    • Mary Joy Aseo
    • Abegail Segui
    • Althea Jamine Aposaga
    • Frisha Angeline Divinagracia
    • Lana Isabella Barrera
    • Claire Jesselou Gam

    Head Coach: JP Yude

FEU Lady Tamaraws
    • Christine Ubaldo (c)
    • Faida Bakanke
    • Melody Pons
    • Kyle Pendon
    • Lovely Rose Lopez
    • Ann Roselle Asis
    • Mitzi Panangin
    • Patricia Leanne Jan Arciaga
    • Clarisse Loresco
    • Karyll Miranda
    • Frenchie Premaylon
    • Alyssa Devosora
    • Mary Karylle Suplico
    • Gerzel Mary Petallo
    • Christine Dominique Ramos
    • Margarett Louise Encarnacion
    • Mhyne Venizze Escote
    • Audrey Izscha Santos
    • Dreianne Durola
    • Jazlyn Anne Ellarina
    • Ia Madane David

    Head Coach: Tina Salak

Benilde Lady Blazers
    • Jessa Dorog (c)
    • Chenae Basarte
    • Camila Amor Bartolome
    • Alyzandrianne Limpot
    • Kim Alison Estenzo
    • Fiona Naomi Getigan
    • Zen Reina Basilio
    • Francis Mae Flores
    • Francheska Faye Delgado
    • Rhea Mae Densing
    • Sophia Margarette Badion
    • Shekaina Rhedge Lleses
    • Shahanna Rheign Lleses
    • Yesha Keith Rojo
    • Fiona Marie Inocentes
    • Clydel Mae Catarig
    • Cristy Ondangan
    • Arianna Raven Pua
    • Zamantha Nolasco
    • Angela Claire Castillo
    • Angel Mae Almonia

    Head Coach: Jerry Yee

Final standings

RankMen'sWomen's
Gold medal icon.svg FEU Tamaraws Adamson Lady Falcons
Silver medal icon.svg De La Salle Green Spikers FEU Lady Tamaraws
Bronze medal icon.svg UST Golden Spikers Benilde Lady Blazers
4 Ateneo Blue Eagles Arellano Lady Chiefs
5 NU Bulldogs Letran Lady Knights
6 Benilde Blazers Perpetual Lady Altas
7 Letran Knights Mapúa Lady Cardinals
8 Arellano Chiefs Ateneo Blue Eagles
Qualified for the 2025 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference
Wild card for the 2025 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference

The top two teams in the men's division qualifies for the 2025 Spikers' Turf Invitational Conference. However De La Salle withdrew due to "academic commitments". Third-placers UST replaced the team. [12]

See also

References

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